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Writer, editor, and all-around techie wordsmith. Mike has written for publications such as The New Stack, ReadWriteWeb, Venturebeat, and ProgrammableWeb. His first computer was a “portable” suitcase Compaq and he remembers 1200 baud quite clearly.
Explore our simple guide to finding projects, understanding guidelines, and making an impact.
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