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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Open-source

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🔐 The One Where Your Credentials Stop Living in .env - Issue #22

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Apr 13, 2026

Security

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🏠 Main Branch: The One Where Your PR Inbox Got Fixed - Issue #21

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Apr 6, 2026

Security

+7

The One Where We Slow Down and Read the Fine Print 🔍 -Issue #20

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Mar 28, 2026

Open-source

+5

🥊 Main Branch: The One Where Actions Stops Fighting You 🛠️- Issue #19

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Mar 22, 2026

Security

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🔄 The One Where Your Hooks Update Themselves - Issue #18

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Mar 16, 2026

Open-source

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🗂️ The One Where GitHub Finally Remembered Where It Put Everything - Issue #17

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Mar 9, 2026

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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.

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