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# [100 Merged PRs: What I Learned Contributing to Open Source with AI](https://johntcosta.hashnode.dev/100-merged-prs-what-i-learned-contributing-to-open-source-with-ai?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

On persistence, ownership, and shipping code in languages I don't know

Apr 15 · 5 min read · johntcosta.hashnode.dev  
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Software Engineer focused on shipping value in the form of code that is easy to read, maintain, and extend.

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