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We're back for another edition of Yappy Hour with the gang from @torcdotdev.bsky.social Join the community TODAY at 1:30pm ET. Come chat with other Techs and Devs on Discord about your wins and struggles for the week. You may even have a good laugh! RSVP luma.com/torc-8lxp #techcommunity

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Let’s make the transition from "Work Mode" to "Weekend Mode" a little easier. Join us for some casual conversation and community support.

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On June 18 at 1:30 PM, @torcdotdev.bsky.social is back with Laid Off Lounge, our weekly space for real talk about navigating tech careers with clarity and confidence. Join @roxyrodbeck.bsky.social and guest developer and keynote speaker James Quick. Sign up here: luma.com/torc-tb9d #techcareer

Laid Off Lounge With James Q Quick · Luma

Roxy sits down with James — JS Developer, Keynote Speaker, and founder of the Learn Build Teach community — to talk about what it actually takes to grow, get…

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A reflection on how a fascination with computers in the 80s led to a lifelong career in web development, digital technology, and continuous learning. A story about curiosity, persistence, and why the joy of building things never gets old.

From BASIC to Modern Dev: My Path Into Programming

I’ve always believed that every programmer, coder, developer, and computer nerd has an origin story. Some people discover coding in a college course, some stumble into it through a job, and some — like me — were simply destined to become nerds from the start. My journey into programming began in the early 1980s, long before sleek laptops, cloud IDEs, or AI‑powered anything.

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Join @torcdotdev.bsky.social for another live session of Resume & LinkedIn Review tomorrow (6/10) at 2:30pm ET on the Torc Discord channel. @roxyrodbeck.bsky.social and software engineer #MikeChen will give honest feedback on your resume & LinkedIn profile. RSVP here luma.com/torc-xsgt?tk...

LinkedIn & Resume Reviews With Mike Chen · Luma

Applying but not landing interviews? The problem might be how your story comes across. Roxy and Mike—a software engineer who's built products at Google,…

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Laid Off Lounge returns this Thursday, June 4 @roxyrodbeck.bsky.social chats with Bethany Ann — mentor, career‑switcher, #softwareengineer and proof that your tech story is your superpower. Join @torcdotdev.bsky.social for a real talk on breaking into tech. RSVP here: luma.com/torc-b19s?tk...

Laid Off Lounge With Bethany Ann · Luma

Roxy sits down with Bethany — a software engineer and career-switcher who's spent 9+ years proving that your background isn't a barrier, it's your edge. If…

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Hey fellow BlueSky followers! Wanted to share that I've been using #CoderLegion, a community for sharing, learning, discussing & collaborating all things dev and tech. If you're interested, join me here: coderlegion.com/register?u=4... #techcommunity #devcommunity

Just published a new entry in my Embracing the World of AI blog series. "Early Internet Chaos Turns into a Passion for a Determined Web Nerd.” From simple FrontPage beginnings to AI‑powered content, it's my origin story on how I turned into a lifelong web nerd. It’s live now: bit.ly/4vfuwIh

Early Internet Chaos Turns into a Passion for a Determined Web Nerd

How going from FrontPage to AI-Powered Content became the starting point for a life journey. Where do I even begin? I’ve spent a big chunk of my life orbiting around websites — building them, fixin…

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Join @torcdotdev.bsky.social today at 2:30pm ET for a live LinkedIn + Resume Review workshop on Discord. Roxy with guest Devon Garbalosa, Solutions Engineer at @laravel.com, will be giving honest and professional feedback to your resumes and LinkedIn profiles. RSVP here: luma.com/zeh26xlh

LinkedIn & Resume Reviews with Devon Garbalosa · Luma

A decade of building scalable systems, leading global BI teams, and an entry point into tech that starts at a tire shop. Join Devon and Roxy live as they…

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It's Friday. That means t's time to close out the week and slide into #MemorialDay weekend with your favorite tech community, @torcdotdev.bsky.social for Yappy Hour, today @ 1:30 ET. Hang out on Discord, unwind, and connect with #Torc. It's always a good time. RSVP at luma.com/6a367zf6?tk=...

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Your Friday afternoon reset button is here: Join us for Yappy Hour.

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From FrontPage to AI-Powered Content: A Web Nerd’s Origin Story How early Internet chaos turned into a passion for one very determined nerd. Where do I even begin? I’ve spent a big chunk of my life orbiting around websites — building them, fixing them, reorganizing them, analyzing them, and…

From FrontPage to AI-Powered Content: A Web Nerd’s Origin Story

How early Internet chaos turned into a passion for one very determined nerd. Where do I even begin? I’ve spent a big chunk of my life orbiting around websites — building them, fixing them, reorganizing them, analyzing them, and occasionally whispering to them like they’re temperamental houseplants. If it lives on the web, I’ve probably poked at it, audited it, optimized it, or tried to make it behave.

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From “Hello World” to A.I. – A Gen X-er’s Journey Through the Golden Age of Tech What “Hello World” in the 1980s Taught Me About Technology, Curiosity, and Where We Are Today Nerd Stuff What’s the big deal with all this “Nerd” stuff anyways? My interest in computer programming dates back to the…

From “Hello World” to A.I. – A Gen X-er’s Journey Through the Golden Age of Tech

What “Hello World” in the 1980s Taught Me About Technology, Curiosity, and Where We Are Today Nerd Stuff What’s the big deal with all this “Nerd” stuff anyways? My interest in computer programming dates back to the early 1980s. I remember using MS-DOS to write my first program in BASIC I mention this because I find it fascinating how far we’ve come—from:

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It's level up time with @torcdotdev.bsky.social Our LinkedIn Profile + Resume Review is back Wed, May 13 2:30 PM ET — Join Taylor with guest Jeremy Barger will be dropping real, no‑fluff insights. Quick hits, honest feedback, and upgrades you can use. RSVP here: luma.com/wjuksrge?tk=...

To all my techies and developers. I've started using #CoderLegion, an online community for sharing, learning & collaborating. Join me and read my blog posts: coderlegion.com/register?u=4...

Join @torcdotdev.bsky.social Thursday, May 7 for Laid Off Lounge. This week @roxyrodbeck.bsky.social welcomes Dominick Monaco to the lounge. Dom will be talking about how he has been navigating the job market lately. RSVP: luma.com/yvgcns7d?tk=... #TechCareers #100Devs #Developers #Community #Torc

Laid Off Lounge with Dominick J. Monaco · Luma

Dominick is a self-taught full-stack software engineer and #100devs alum with a very unique path into tech. He builds with React, Next.js, and TypeScript, with…

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Today, I walk not as Davfalcon, but as Daven Solari — Jedi Knight, Guardian of Clear Content Paths, and Occasional Slayer of Chaotic File Structures. On this May the 4th, may your mind be focused, your metadata aligned, and your meetings shorter than a Tatooine sunset. May the Force be with you.

Time celebrate Friday with my friends in the @torcdotdev.bsky.social community. Let's close out this week with your favorite #tech community for Yappy Hour, tomorrow, 5/1 @ 1:30 ET. Come hang out, unwind, and connect with us. It’s always a good time. RSVP: luma.com/57ipixs2?tk=...

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Celebrate the fact that it's Friday with your favorite tech community.

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Have you been meaning to tighten up your resume? Does your LinkedIn profile need some "more energy"? @torcdotdev.bsky.social is hosting a live reviews on Apr. 29 @ 2:30ET Our resume specialist will walk through real resumes and LinkedIn profiles, give honest and practical feedback. luma.com/pbs39nd3

LinkedIn & Resume Reviews with Will Klein · Luma

18 years of building, shipping, and yes—making mistakes. Join Taylor and Will, a developer experience specialist with decades across full-stack and design…

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#Torc is getting together again for another virtual happy hour today on Discord. If you’ve been meaning to plug in a little more with the @torcdotdev.bsky.social community, this is an easy, low‑pressure way to do it. Pop in, say hi, and hang out with us for a bit. RSVP here: luma.com/ekt4besr?tk=...

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The coffee is cold but the conversation is good—join us for Yappy Hour.

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Are you looking to refresh your LinkedIn profile? Does your résumé need second or third pair of eyes for an honest review? Join the @torc.dev team on Apr 22, for LinkedIn & Resume Reviews hosted by @roxyrodbeck.bsky.social and guest Nate Taylor from Pluralsight Sign up here: luma.com/31k1yacw

LinkedIn & Resume Reviews with Nate Taylor · Luma

20+ years of engineering leadership walked so your resume didn't have to stumble. Join Taylor and Nate as they review your LinkedIn and resume live—real…

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Did Society Peak in the 1980s? ...or why the 1980s might be the best decade EVER! Did society peak in the 1980s? Absolutely — and I say that with the confidence of someone whose first encounter with “Artificial Intelligence” was playing chess with a robotic arm from Radio Shack and a Nintendo…

Did Society Peak in the 1980s?

...or why the 1980s might be the best decade EVER! Did society peak in the 1980s? Absolutely — and I say that with the confidence of someone whose first encounter with “Artificial Intelligence” was playing chess with a robotic arm from Radio Shack and a Nintendo robot named R.O.B. that helped you play Duck Hunt. The decade ran on neon, Saturday‑morning cartoons, mall pretzels, and the unshakable belief that the future was going to be awesome — laser grids, flying cars, and all.

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Did Society Peak in the 1980s? The author argues that society peaked in the 1980s, characterized by optimism, nostalgic pop culture, and simplicity. The 80s offered a sense of connection and excitement for the future, whereas subsequent decades introduced overwhelming technological advancements,…

Did Society Peak in the 1980s?

The author argues that society peaked in the 1980s, characterized by optimism, nostalgic pop culture, and simplicity. The 80s offered a sense of connection and excitement for the future, whereas subsequent decades introduced overwhelming technological advancements, creating distractions and infinite information. Although modern life is more connected and safer, the nostalgic charm of the 80s remains unmatched, leading the author to nostalgically declare it the true peak of society.

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