169 / Silicon Valley got what it wanted

Hi everyone, hope you enjoy today’s selection!

Software

• On Good Software Engineers (candost.blog)

  Candost explains what makes a good and great software engineer.

• Your CSS reset should be layered (mayank.co)

  Mayank explains how CSS layers helps with reset instructions.

Cutting Room Floor

• Silicon Valley got what it wanted (bloodinthemachine.com)

  Brian Merchant explains how Silicon Valley influenced and profits from the election. "The digital casino is open, there are no house rules apart from ‘don't insult the boss’, and there are certainly no guarantees."

• Every Transaction Matters (world.hey.com)

  Joan Westenberg explains how every action in life is a transaction.

• Part I: What finesse looks like when reading people and situations (newsletter.weskao.com)

  Wes Kao shares seven examples of finesse when reading people and situations.