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Abbey Perini
Self-taught developer who learned programming at age 27 after working as an admin at an engineering recruitment agency; experienced in maintaining large legacy codebases and writing about maintainability, hiring, and working with ADHD.
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Nov 7, 2025
• 1h 9min
#196 Applying into the void with recruiter admin Abbey Perini
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Abbey Perini, a self-taught developer who embarked on her programming journey at 27 after working in recruitment, shares valuable insights. She discusses tackling large legacy codebases and highlights tips for onboarding junior developers. Abbey reveals how her late ADHD diagnosis reshaped her work habits and productivity strategies, emphasizing the importance of flexibility and creativity drawn from her hobbies like knitting and cosplay. Her spirited take on interview follow-ups and networking adds a refreshing perspective for job seekers.
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