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Tim Lorent

FE developer with 7+ years experience. Author of From Hello World to Team Lead, a practical guide for devs ready to level up, and founder of Beyond Commit, the platform for developer career growth.

Education

University of Amsterdam

Work

Senior Front-End Developer, Mentor, Coach

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🚀 Junior Devs Aren't Disappearing—They're Just Getting Started
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🚀 Junior Devs Aren't Disappearing—They're Just Getting Started

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"Technical Debt Will Bite Us in the Ass": How to Make Non-Technical Stakeholders Actually Care
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"Technical Debt Will Bite Us in the Ass": How to Make Non-Technical Stakeholders Actually Care

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Not a Single Customer Cares If You Chose Vue or React
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Not a Single Customer Cares If You Chose Vue or React

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"Your Plans Aren't Realistic": The Brutal Honesty That Prevents Burnout
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"Your Plans Aren't Realistic": The Brutal Honesty That Prevents Burnout

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The Skills That Actually Make You Senior (Hint: They're Not What You Think)
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The Skills That Actually Make You Senior (Hint: They're Not What You Think)

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Why I Check Every Ticket Before Writing Code (And You Should Too)
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Why I Check Every Ticket Before Writing Code (And You Should Too)

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You’ll Learn More in 3 Months on the Job Than 2 Years of Tutorials
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You’ll Learn More in 3 Months on the Job Than 2 Years of Tutorials

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The Winning Approach to AI: Plan. Prompt. Validate. Refactor.
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The Winning Approach to AI: Plan. Prompt. Validate. Refactor.

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Free Developer Growth Masterclass (Yes, Really!)
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Free Developer Growth Masterclass (Yes, Really!)

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I Was a Nerd from the Start (I Just Didn’t Know It Yet)
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I Was a Nerd from the Start (I Just Didn’t Know It Yet)

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The Power of Precision in Code: Fixing the href attribute
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The Power of Precision in Code: Fixing the href attribute

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You Don’t Have to Be a Prodigy to Become a Great Developer
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You Don’t Have to Be a Prodigy to Become a Great Developer

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AI Is Changing the How, Not the Why of Development
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AI Is Changing the How, Not the Why of Development

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Developer advice should be accessible to everyone
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Developer advice should be accessible to everyone

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Leveling Up as a Developer: Advice from Kent C. Dodds, Nadia Makarevich, and My Own Path to Team Lead
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Leveling Up as a Developer: Advice from Kent C. Dodds, Nadia Makarevich, and My Own Path to Team Lead

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Code Reviews Shouldn’t Take Days
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Code Reviews Shouldn’t Take Days

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Helping Clients Shape Their Vision: Practical Tips for Freelance Devs
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Helping Clients Shape Their Vision: Practical Tips for Freelance Devs

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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Start the Conversation or Start Looking
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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Start the Conversation or Start Looking

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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Side Projects Are Free Coaching (or the side projects that helped me grow)
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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Side Projects Are Free Coaching (or the side projects that helped me grow)

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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Yes, You Can Lead and Still Write Code
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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Yes, You Can Lead and Still Write Code

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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Visibility Is Key
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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Visibility Is Key

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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Don’t Wait for Permission to Grow
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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Don’t Wait for Permission to Grow

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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Are You Leading Already (Without Realizing It?)
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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Are You Leading Already (Without Realizing It?)

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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: How a Growth Theme Can Shape Your Future
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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: How a Growth Theme Can Shape Your Future

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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Experiment First. Commit Later.
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Choosing Your Developer Path Series: Experiment First. Commit Later.

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Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone With a Free Developer Growth Call
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Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone With a Free Developer Growth Call

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My Coding Principles That Guided Me From Hello World to Team Lead
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My Coding Principles That Guided Me From Hello World to Team Lead

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Feeling Lost in Tech? I’d Love to Help

Feeling Lost in Tech? I’d Love to Help

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How to Stay Sane (and Stand Out) in a Crowded Job Market
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How to Stay Sane (and Stand Out) in a Crowded Job Market

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Juniors Don’t Waste Time, Being Left Alone Does
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Juniors Don’t Waste Time, Being Left Alone Does

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3 Free Guides to Level Up as a Developer
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3 Free Guides to Level Up as a Developer

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The Question That Changes Everything (But Doesn’t Have To)
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The Question That Changes Everything (But Doesn’t Have To)

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You Don’t Need Permission to Lead: How Ownership Starts Small
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You Don’t Need Permission to Lead: How Ownership Starts Small

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The Review Etiquette: Reviewing Code Without Being a Jerk
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The Review Etiquette: Reviewing Code Without Being a Jerk

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What I Wish I Knew as a Junior Developer

What I Wish I Knew as a Junior Developer

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