Fundamentals first,
always.

A short, no-hype newsletter on the features and fundamentals that make your code better.
By Andrea Griffiths

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Health

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🚀 Main Branch: The One Where Tooling Gets Faster - Issue #8

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Jan 5, 2026

Giveaway

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🎁 Main Branch: The One With the Prize Winners - Issue #7

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Dec 29, 2025

💰 Main Branch: The One Where Actions Got Cheaper? - Issue #6

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Dec 22, 2025

AI Tools

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💡 Main Branch: The One With Git Tips Nobody Tells You - Issue #5

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Dec 15, 2025

AI Tools

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🔌 Main Branch: The One Where It's Not an API - Issue #4

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Dec 8, 2025

Workflows

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🔎Main Branch: The One Where Code Reviews Got Actually Better - Issue #3

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Dec 1, 2025

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No Hype, Just Code

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Discover platform updates and fundamentals that actually matter. Ship better code faster, not just louder.

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Hi, I'm Andrea Griffiths

I created Main Branch to focus on the fundamentals of software development. In a world of AI hype and rapid framework churn, I believe mastering the core tools and concepts is the best way to build resilient, high-quality software.