What is a typical day in the life like for a software engineer? To close out Season 6, we thought it’d be a great idea to give you some insight into our workdays, as we all have very different roles and are in different stages of our careers.
Show Notes

[02:54] Morning routines
[16:09] Beginning of the workday
[28:15] The rest of the workday
[49:03] Evenings and weekends
[53:57] Top 3 tools for productivity

Resources

Any.do
Fantastical
Canva
Things
Superhuman
Trello
Apple Watch
Markdown Notes
Asana
Resilient Management
Animedoro
Can Do writing
The Little Memory
Ali’s Trello Setup

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A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer

APIs are part of our daily roles as software developers, but what are they? What different types are there? And how can you design a good one?
Show Notes

[01:53] What is an API?
[03:37] Types of APIS
[15:02] GraphQL
[19:49] REST
[28:25] API Design
[44:35] Shoutouts

Resources

The Happiness Project
Shopify developer community
BrainF**k
OneGraph
Scott Moss's YouTube

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What is an API and How do You Use One?

The definition of Agile is the ability to create and respond to change. Ultimately dealing with and succeeding in an uncertain or turbulent environment. I think we can all say with confidence that in the world of software development, being agile and agreeable to change helps you learn faster, connect with others better, and makes coding more fun.
Today we are talking about the agile framework of software developers, its significance in the workplace and the familiar steps an agile process takes to go from a project’s concept, to the physical minimum viable product.
Show Notes

[03:00] What is Agile?
[04:43] Agile Software Development
[15:44] Agile Manifesto For Agile Software Development
[16:00] 4 values
[19:33] 12 Principles
[34:07] Benefits
[35:45] Drawbacks
[38:34] What is Scrum?
[44:05] Careers in scrum
[53:56] Shout-Outs

Resources

The agile Manifesto
The Agile Subway Map
Sprints
Scrum Alliance Certifications
SAFe Certifications

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All About Agile

Java is a high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language. It’s a general-purpose programming language designed to let app developers: write once, run anywhere. Today we’re diving into the world of Java.
Show Notes

[01:30] Our experiences working with Java
[04:34] History of Java
[07:45] Five goals of Java
[13:06] Object oriented
[14:00] Threaded language
[15:35] Interpreted language
[17:39] Terminology
[22:04] Basic Syntax
[23:33] Inheritance
[26:51] Interfaces
[28:00] Classes
[29:56] Modifiers
[31:30] Constructors
[33:11] Enums
[34:39] Basic Data Types
[35:56] Overriding
[42:51] Shoutouts

Resources

Learning Java
Interpreter vs. Compiler
Access Variables Oracle
Angie Jones course on Test Automation U
Angie Jones
Jocelyn Harper
Git Cute Podcast

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Getting Started with Java

Whether you’re looking to start your own side business or create a lifelong career, the process of starting a new business can be overwhelming. This week on the podcast we’re discussing how to start your own business. We’ll dig deep into setting you up for success from the beginning and then answer the most common questions I receive about building and scaling your business.
Show Notes

[02:00] What is our experience with running a business?
[05:47] Business plan
[13:58] Who are your customers?
[18:03] Market opportunities
[35:50] Boostrapping vs. raising capital
[39:41] Do you need to incorporate?
[40:54] Banking and Taxes
[51:52] Health insurance (USA)
[53:30] Understanding the bookkeeping process
[55:32] Shownotes

Resources

Quantic
CORe
Clerky
Stripe Atlas
Inc. Article
Polywork
Freelancing episode
Indie Hackers episode
Mercury

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How to Start a Company

If you have data for your application, you’ve probably used a database to store it. There are so many types of databases, NoSQL, SQL, graph, etc. Let's learn about their benefits and how to use them!
Shownotes

[02:08] What types of databases have we used?
[03:43] SQL vs. NoSQL
[15:52] How to model data
[19:20] ORM, SDK, Queries
[24:02] Horizontal vs. Vertical Scaling
[27:21] How to choose
[30:22] indexes
[37:16] Sharding
[46:44] Shoutouts

Resources

The DynamoDB Book
Little Bobby Tables
Ladybug Algorithms episode
Ladybug System Design episode
Hidden Valley Road
Peloton app
Your friend’s guide to entrepreneurship

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Diving Deep on Databases

It’s easy to overlook documentation when building an application, but documentation can make or break a consumer’s experience. Today we’re diving into the world of documentation to discuss what it takes to write good documentation, the ethics of documentation, and some popular tools you can use to get started.
Show Notes

[01:58] Why does a company or app need good documentation?
[04:09] Who do we write documentation for?
[06:01] What makes good documentation?
[11:05] Ethics of documentation
[32:47] The structure of your documentation
[34:35] What types of documentation should I write?
[40:22] Documentation tools
[44:51] Shoutouts

Resources

Alex.js
Carolyn’s talk
Self Defined
Hemingway
Bookstack
Storybook
Writing Technical Documentation video
Notion
Nuclino
Docusaurus
Next.js
Nuxt.js
Gatsby
Jekyll

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How to Create Great Documentation

TypeScript is an open-source programming language built on JavaScript that provides static type definitions. It has taken the front-end development community by storm over the past few years and today we’re going to give you a beginner-level rundown on the language.
Show Notes

[02:07] What is TypeScript?
[06:46] What is our experience working with TypeScript?
[08:35] Is TypeScript a replacement for JavaScript?
[11:11] Advantages of TypeScript
[13:09] Core Types
[15:19] TypeScript Types
[28:34] Union Types
[30:29] Literal types
[32:30] Aliases
[35:40] Function Return Types
[38:41] Unknown Type
[39:23] Resources for learning TS
[40:21] Shoutouts

Resources

Ladybug JS episode
TypeScript in 50 lessons
Crying in H Mart
People we meet on vacation

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Getting Started with TypeScript

What is it about sitting down building a good study plan that... kinda sucks? Is it the planning? The execution? The Time commitment? Are we committing to learn too much? Regardless of this answer, today we’re sitting down to talk about how to better prepare to learn, how to execute a study plan to meet your goals, build better habits to help you learn and some of our own experiences learning how to learn.
Show Notes

[05:22] What is a study plan?
[14:25] How Do You execute it?
[29:05] Learning how to learn
[42:48] Make a todo list
[47:32] Start with something small
[53:06] At least touch it once a day
[1:02:03] Analyzing Your habits
[1:03:40] Showing or sharing your progress & results
[1:05:39] What If You get Stuck?
[1:09:16] Shoutouts

Resources

How to create a study plan video
Atomic Habits
We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers
Mindset by Carol Dweck
Start With Why by Simon Sinek
Learning How To Learn Ladybug Episode
Coursera's Learning How To Learn
Make It Stick
Moonwalking With Einstein
The Power of Habit
Why We Sleep
Tiny Habits
Trello
Todoist
Asana
Ali’s trello set up
Badass Habits by Jen Cincero
You are a Badass by Jen Cincero
DynamoDB book by Alex DeBrie
Getting Started In Tech
Wellington Johnson
The Beginning Software Engineer’s Playbook
Amy Cruz
Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD, 2nd Edition

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How to Create a Study Plan

Welcome back to the 6th season of the Ladybug Podcast!! In this episode, we’ll be chatting about choosing a tech stack for your project is one of the most important decisions you’ll make as an engineer. It will determine many aspects of your app, from development speed, to scalability, to the cost to run it. We’ll talk about how to choose technologies from two angles: one from an individual developer’s perspective: how do you decide what to learn? And the second from an architectural perspective: how do you decide what technologies to use for your project?
Show Notes

[02:53] What is a tech stack?
[06:01] What are some main points to think about when choosing what to learn?
[13:11] Look at job posts in your area
[19:49] How to deal with overwhelm
[25:28] Think Through your app
[31:01] Your engineering resources
[39:51] Is the technology production ready?
[52:18] Technical concerns
[1:00:09] Other important thoughts
[1:08:52] Shoutouts

Resources

Ladybug interview episode
Ladybug resume episode
Ladybug learning path episode
Core-js Article
Colby Fayock
Ladybug Systems Design Episode
Lodash vs. underscore
StackShare

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How to Choose a Tech Stack

You studied a bunch, landed the interview, passed the whiteboarding exercises, nailed the behavioral interview, and finally got the job. Congratulations on your new position! So now what? Today we’re sharing some of our experiences to help your job transition happen smoothly. Let’s get into it. 
Show Notes

[01:54] Salary Negotiation
[11:43] What to do in the first two weeks
[50:42] Shoutouts

Resources

Grammarly - https://www.grammarly.com/
5 Reasons Why Spotify’s onboarding is better than yours - https://compiled.blog/blog/five-reasons-why-spotifys-onboarding-is-better-than-yours
Cross-cultural Communication - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/cross-cultural-communication?rq=culture
Crucial Conversations - https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Talking-Stakes-Second/dp/1469266822
Gusto - https://gusto.com/

Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/70-so-you-got-a-job.md

So You've got a Job Offer, Now What?

React is a JavaScript library for building user interfaces and is one of the most widely used libraries to date. Last season we discussed the basics of React and today we’re going to dive into the more advanced aspects of the library. Let’s get started.
Episode Notes

[04:16] React Hooks
[22:28] State Management
[26:43] Design Patterns
[40:39] Performance
[49:33] Testing
[51:15] Prop types and TypeScript
[55:21] Shoutouts

Resources

Getting Hooked On React - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/getting-hooked-on-react?rq=react
React patterns - https://reactpatterns.com/
React Chrome Developer Tools - https://chrome.google.com/webstore/detail/react-developer-tools/fmkadmapgofadopljbjfkapdkoienihi
react-window - https://react-window.now.sh/#/examples/list/fixed-size
react-virtualized - https://bvaughn.github.io/react-virtualized/#/components/List
Methods of Improving & Optimizing Performance In React Apps - https://www.smashingmagazine.com/2020/07/methods-performance-react-apps/
React Testing Library - https://testing-library.com/docs/react-testing-library/intro/
Enzyme - https://enzymejs.github.io/enzyme/
Jest - https://jestjs.io/docs/en/getting-started
A Complete Guide to useEffect - https://overreacted.io/a-complete-guide-to-useeffect/
Use Refs Sparingly - https://blog.logrocket.com/why-you-should-use-refs-sparingly-in-production/
Presentational and Stateful components thoughts - https://medium.com/@dan_abramov/smart-and-dumb-components-7ca2f9a7c7d0
Episode with Angie - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/teaching-code
Kent C. Dodd’s Testing React - https://testingjavascript.com/
TypeScript book Stefan Baumgartner - https://typescript-book.com/
Playground Inspector Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@lukedonkin/video/6898240190133980418?lang=en

Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/69-intermediate-react.md

Getting Hooked on React Part 2

2020 was one of the biggest years in the history of e-commerce. In fact, the pandemic spurred such a growth in e-commerce that the industry as a whole moved forward about 10 years in 3 months’ time. Whether you’re interested in starting your own store or learning how to develop for e-commerce, this week on the podcast we’re breaking it all down for you.
Episode Notes

[02:40] Platforms
[07:22] Why e-commerce over brick & mortar
[11:08] Starting your own store
[41:16] Developing for e-commerce
[49:03] Shoutouts

Resources

The Originals - https://www.amazon.com/Originals-How-Non-Conformists-Move-World/dp/014312885X
The Power of Habit - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X
Printful - https://www.printful.com/
Printify - https://printify.com/
TeeLaunch - https://teelaunch.com/
Creative Market - https://creativemarket.com/
Steve Schoger's Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/design-for-devs?rq=design
Placeit.net - https://placeit.net/
Jenna Kutcher Writing a Bio - https://jennakutcherblog.com/5-ways-write-better-bio-page/
Accessibility Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/web-accessibilitiy?rq=accessibility
Growth Hacker Marketing - https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Hacker-Marketing-Primer-Advertising/dp/1591847389
Such a Fun Age - https://www.amazon.com/Such-Fun-Age-Kiley-Reid/dp/052554190X
Think Again - https://www.amazon.com/Think-Again-Power-Knowing-What/dp/1984878107
Jamstack Ecommerce - https://github.com/jamstack-cms/jamstack-ecommerce
Next.js Ecommerce Starter - https://nextjs.org/commerce
Shopify.dev - https://shopify.dev/concepts/shopify-introduction
Shopify Devs Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/shopifydevs
Shopify Partners - https://www.shopify.com/partners

Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/68-ecommerce.md

An Introduction to E-Commerce

Cryptography is a method of protecting information and communication through the use of code so only those for whom the information is intended can read and process it. Cryptography is used for many things from online banking to GitHub commits. Today we’ll dive into the basics of cryptography. Let’s get started!
Show Notes

[0:25] Our experience with cryptography
[03:08] What is cryptography?
[04:21] Four objectives of cryptography
[09:44] Types of cryptography
[23:34] Historical Cryptography
[30:54] How to learn cryptography
[32:34] Shoutouts

We got this note about RSA private/public keys from a listener: 
"The point of having public and private keys is that the public key can only encrypt a message, and only the private key can decrypt the message. So the public key is safe for anyone to have, since you can’t use it to read anyone else’s message. The private key needs to stay private so only you can read messages encrypted by the public key"
Thanks for the clarification, Brad!
Resources

Coursera course - https://www.coursera.org/learn/crypto#syllabus
Crash course - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jhXCTbFnK8o
Khan academy - https://www.khanacademy.org/computing/computer-science/cryptography
Passport JS - http://www.passportjs.org/
OAuth - https://oauth.net/2/
Episode with Tailor Tolliver on security - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/web-security?rq=security
The Code Book by Simon Singh - https://www.amazon.com/Code-Book-Science-Secrecy-Cryptography/dp/0385495323
Carcassonne - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/822/carcassonne
Auth0 - https://auth0.com/
Amazon Cognito - https://aws.amazon.com/cognito/

Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/67-cryptography.md

Cryptography

It’s no secret that a major perk to working in development is the salary. Developers are often paid higher than the average salary, and as you move up in a company, you can see significant growth in your income. We all know financial literacy is often skipped in early education, which is why this week we’re talking all things financial planning with our special guest, Shannon Lee Simmons, to teach you what you need to know about managing your finances as a high earner.
Show Notes

[0:41] Tell us about yourself and what you do
[02:00] Where to find a financial advisor?
[03:48] What does it mean to be a high earner?
[06:47] One of the biggest questions I see asked is whether you should save your money or pay off your debt first. How do you decide what to do with your money?

[10:57] What benchmarks exist for net worth? Should we care?
Where should you keep your money? How much should be kept in cash vs. investments?


[19:14] How should you balance your lifestyle with wealth building? How do you recommend avoiding lifestyle creep but on the flip side, how do you make sure you’re allowing yourself to enjoy your money while also saving for the future?


[23:09] We have an international audience so without getting too specific about different types of retirement accounts, what general advice can you give to those looking to save for retirement?
When is the right time to see a financial advisor


[28:27] What are your thoughts of the FIRE movement?

[32:28] What are options and restricted stock units/RSUs? When should I consider taking equity for a lower salary?

[36:04] Do you have any thoughts/ advice to any of these Wall Street Bets people investing in GME stocks?
What tools do you recommend to people to help manage their finances?


[41:42] Shoutouts

[44:29] Where can our listeners find you on the internet?

Resources

New School of Finance - https://newschooloffinance.com
Worry-Free Money - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07169VZRM
Financial Starter Kit - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B2LQ98X

Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/66-personal-finance.md

Financial Planning

Episode Notes
You may have heard about the Cloud and thought, what do the fluffy things in the sky have to do with computers? Today’s episode is all about what the cloud is, how you can use it, and common cloud services.
Show Notes

2:29 - What is the cloud?
14:09 - Benefits of cloud vs. physical servers
23:06 - Four types of cloud computing
28:42 - Cloud providers
32:39 - Gettings started with AWS
36:33 - Big services

Resources

AWS Six Advantages of Cloud Computing - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/whitepapers/latest/aws-overview/six-advantages-of-cloud-computing.html (some phrasing from the benefits section is from this article)
Pummelling the Platform–Performance Testing Shopify:

https://shopify.engineering/performance-testing-shopify
Explain the Cloud Like I'm 10: https://www.amazon.com/Explain-Cloud-Like-Im-10-ebook/dp/B0765C4SNR


97 Things Every Cloud Engineer Should Know - https://www.amazon.com/Things-Every-Cloud-Engineer-Should/dp/1492076732

A Cloud Guru - https://acloudguru.com/
AWS Heroes - https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/heroes/

Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/65-cloud-101.md

Getting Started With The Cloud

Last season we discussed the broader topic of creating digital content. This week on the podcast we’re doing a deeper dive into e-books: our experience with writing and releasing them, the tools you need to write your own ebook, and best practices for marketing and selling your book.
Episode Notes

[1:33] Our experience with E-books
[6:05] Self-published vs. Publisher
[11:20] Software for creating an E-book
[15:49] Where can I sell my E-book?
[25:01] Pricing
[34:51] Top tips
[43:00] Shoutouts

Resources

Canva - https://www.canva.com/
Bookwright - https://www.blurb.com/bookwright
Leanpub - https://leanpub.com/
Shopify - https://www.shopify.com/
Payhip - https://payhip.com/
Podia - https://www.podia.com/
How I Made $40,000 Off An E-Book Before I Published It - https://compiled.blog/blog/how-i-made-40000-dollars-on-a-book 
10 Things I Wish I knew before learning to code - ebook.welearncode.com
The Beginner’s Guide To Blogging - https://payhip.com/b/FX8C
Start Freelancing Today - https://startfreelancing.today/
De-Coding The Technical Interview Process - https://technicalinterviews.dev/
Adobe Indesign - https://www.adobe.com/products/indesign.html
Otter.ai - https://otter.ai/
Send Owl - https://www.sendowl.com/
Nikema's Book - https://nikemaprophet.com/
Mailchimp - https://mailchimp.com/
ConvertKit - https://convertkit.com/
Stripe - https://stripe.com/
Sendy - https://sendy.co/

Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/64-ebooks.md

Writing Ebooks

There are a bunch of people you’ll work with as a software engineer -- many will be other developers, but many have other jobs as well. In this episode we’ll talk about the other people you may work with: the designers, project managers, marketers, and more and how to best work with them. Let’s dive in.
Show Notes

[3:29] Product Management
[7:37] Design
[11:34] UX Research
[13:53] Management
[18:57] Marketing
[20:50] Sales
[22:06] Business Development
[22:53] Technical Writing
[25:28] Account Management
[29:16] QA Engineer
[32:22] Scrum Master
[34:35] DevRel

Resources

Growth Hacker Marketing - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18454317-growth-hacker-marketing
Project managers vs. product managers - https://www.paymoapp.com/blog/product-manager-vs-project-manager/
Google Optimize - https://optimize.google.com
LB Episode With Amal - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/engineering-management?rq=engineering%20management
The Manager’s Path - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/33369254-the-manager-s-path
Crucial Conversations - https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/15014.Crucial_Conversations
Resilient Management - https://resilient-management.com/
Testing episode with Angie - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/testing-101?rq=testing
Kim Maida’s episode about dev advocacy - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/developer-communities?rq=developer%20advocacy

Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/63-non-dev-jobs.md

Get to Know Your Co-workers: Non-Developer Tech Roles

It’s more important than ever to build secure web applications, but many developers forget to account for web security. In this episode, we’re joined by Tailor Herrarte, an Infosec Engineer, Cybersecurity Career consultant, beauty ambassador & content creator who goes by the moniker The Digital Empress. Today we're discussing types of web security, the dangers of lacking said security and a few things you can do to keep your site secure. Let’s get started.
Show Notes

[2:20] All About Tailor
[12:33] Content Security
[27:36] Connection Security
[30:35] Data Security
[35:02] Integrity
[39:40] Clickjacking
[43:28] Questions from Twitter
[52:09] Shoutouts

Resources

Tailor’s Website - https://thedigitalempress.com/
Tailor’s Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/digitalempress
Tailor’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_zhS3gcMQrruGcv6WVm_w
The Ultimate Guide For Getting Into Cybersecurity For Beginners - https://thedigitalempress.com/store/p/the-ultimate-guide-for-getting-into-cybersecurity-for-beginners-ebook
Proton Mail - https://protonmail.com/
Dashlane - https://www.dashlane.com/
LastPass - https://www.lastpass.com/
OnePass - https://1password.com/
Security Plus - https://www.comptia.org/certifications/security
MDN Security - https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/Security

Transcript
https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/62-security.md

Web Security

Episode Notes
Coding bootcamps aim to help students gain the skills they need to land their first job in web development in months instead of years. Today we’ll be diving into some of the benefits and drawbacks of coding bootcamps, and we’ll explore our personal experiences learning from them and teaching at them.
Shownotes

[3:01] Our Bootcamp experiences
[9:58] What are bootcamps
[21:05] Benefits and drawbacks of bootcamps
[42:29] What comes after the bootcamp
[46:31] Shoutouts

Resources

Sidney's video on bootcamps - https://youtu.be/TTu8KQ1BdGs
General Assembly - https://generalassemb.ly/
Emma’s DeCoding The Technical Interview Process - https://technicalinterviews.dev/
Launch Code - https://www.launchcode.org/
Savvy Coders - https://savvycoders.com/
Ladybug Learning how to Learn Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/learning-to-learn
Georgia Tech Masters Degree - https://www.cc.gatech.edu/
Coursera Degree Programs - https://www.coursera.org/degrees/bachelors
Emma’s Technical Resume Course - https://www.linkedin.com/learning/writing-a-tech-resume
Ladybug Portfolio Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/technical-portfolios?rq=portfolio
200 Black women in tech to follow - https://hackernoon.com/200-black-women-in-tech-to-follow-on-twitter-2020-list-1uck31a9
Ladybug Technical Resume Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/resumes?rq=resume
Ladybug Podcast YouTube Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakPieAEGG42zBuaf-qZCBA

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https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/61-bootcamps.md

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