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How to view a Lightning Web Component (lwc) in VS Code for beginners
Follow these 7 steps to view the underlying code files for an LWC on your local computer! This took me about 2 hours the first time (including troubleshooting) but it really should be much faster! Remember, if I can do it, you can do it! I've written so so so so many blog posts for … Continue reading How to view a Lightning Web Component (lwc) in VS Code for beginners
did ella baker have a rolodex? pt 2
What can today's data managers and activists learn from how Ella Baker managed contact data for SCLC and SNCC?
How to calculate *conditional* Average, Median, and Mode in Google Sheets
Google Sheets offers an =AverageIF() formula, but what if you need =ModeIF() or =MedianIf()? Here's a post on how to solve this, and why it matters for social justice orgs.
Running a competitive application process in Salesforce, Google Sheets, and FormAssembly
What tech stack should we use for complex application forms for a flagship fellowship program? Here's one description of what I set up and what we learned!
DIY Google Classroom with Zapier for Mr. Spreadsheet Whisperer
When Mr. Spreadsheet Whisperer is having trouble copying Google Files into folders for each camper, what should he do? Use automation to process repetitive, tedious tasks!
How to configure Conga Composer in a Salesforce Experience Site
Everything I learned the hard way about setting up Conga Composer in a Salesforce Experience Site (fka Community Cloud).
5 special properties of Microsoft Word for Mail Merge projects
Formatting tips for complex Mail Merge templates in Microsoft Word including conditional logic, hidden text, controlling page breaks, and more!
proof that math nerds make great civil rights activists
Learn about blueberry pie, the Birmingham Childrens' Crusade, and underrepresented people in STEM in this blog post on Dr. Freeman A. Hrabowski.
the case against Contact Record Types in Salesforce
Record Types are great for many Standard and Custom Objects in Salesforce. But, leave them alone for Contacts!