The 418

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The hottest Substack posts of The 418

And their main takeaways
19 implied HN points 01 May 24
  1. A work email is an important signal given to an employee, representing how the company values them as an individual.
  2. Choosing a creative and unique email convention can have a positive impact on how employees perceive themselves within the company.
  3. Being flexible with work email assignments shows consideration for employees' identities and can boost morale.
19 implied HN points 01 May 24
  1. The post is about an upcoming release on the418.substack.com by Shayne O'Sullivan in May 2024.
  2. There are options to subscribe, share on Facebook, and email the post.
  3. The post includes a link to Shayne O'Sullivan's profile on Substack.
1 HN point 06 May 24
  1. Good names are crucial in programming as they become the building blocks of our shared tools, maintaining order and helping us recall resources.
  2. Well-named things should be SEO-friendly, follow conventions, be concise but meaningful, consider collisions, guessable, and even bring a smile.
  3. Injecting humor or cleverness into naming can add personality and help with team bonding, as well as make code memorable.