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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: Data Visualization

Hi FME Community,As you may know, our 12 Days of FME Contest is well underway! You can still register and launch your balloon.The contest has a special prize for data visualization and that’s what we’re theming this Question of the Week around.Download some of the data from the contest and (preferably using FME) analyze it and visualize it. The best visualization wins a $100 USD gift card (plus you’ll also be eligible for our monthly Question of the Week draw)! You don’t even need to launch a balloon to participate. This part of the contest is open to anyone.Visualization entries posted on this thread and the contest thread will be entered into the contest! Find some ideas here. We look forward to seeing what you come up with!The contest ends on Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at 8:30 am PST. Data visualization entries will be accepted until Wednesday, December 18, 2024 at 8:30 am PST.

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: What's been a highlight of your year?

Hi FME Community, This will be our last Question of the Week for 2024! What’s been a highlight of your year? Personal or professional, FME-related or not, we’d love to hear.Thanks for participating in the Question of the Week and our 12 Days of FME Contest! The 12 Days of FME wrapped up today, but there’s still time to submit your data visualizations. We’ll announce all the prize winners by Friday, December 20.We’ll be back in January with a new Question of the Week. Until then, Happy Holidays!

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: 12 Days of FME Contest is Live! Share your team name

Hi FME Community,Our 12 Days of FME Contest is officially live! Register and launch your balloon here.This week’s Question of the Week: share your 12 Days of FME team name in the comments below.About the ContestFrom December 3 to December 17, 2024, the FME Community is hosting our annual winter contest: a balloon race powered by FME Flow. Launch your virtual balloon and steer it around the world, scoring points for different activities.FME is used to manage the contest - from simulating the balloon travel (using an API called Tawhiri) to providing reports to contestants during the game.You can do as little as register a balloon and watch it float off into the distance. But, if you want to be a little more active, you can check out weather forecasts and predictions and change the altitude of your balloon to give you the best speed and direction. What You Can WinWe have some incredible prizes up for grabs! A Mova globe ($220 USD value) will be awarded to two grand prize winners with the

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: Where would you fly a hot air balloon?

Hi FME Community! On November 27, we’ll be opening registration for the 12 Days of FME! From December 3 to December 17, 2024, the FME Community will be hosting its annual winter contest - a balloon race powered by FME Flow.Grab your virtual hot air balloon and compete in real-time with other users worldwide as you pilot your balloon on a thrilling journey around the world!In anticipation of the contest, this week’s Question of the Week is: If you could fly your hot air balloon to any country in the world, where would you go and why? Share your answer in the comments.New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag ($50 value) and points toward badges! Answer our November Questions of the Week by Saturday, November 30 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: Have you tried any new FME 2024.2 features?

Hi FME Community, In case you missed it, last week FME 2024.2 was released. We’re curious… have you tried any of the new features? Vote on the poll and tell us in the comments what you’ve tried.PS. @mark2atsafe has made some handy video demos to walk you through using the new features. The demos are linked in this post.New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag ($50 value) and points toward badges! Answer our November Questions of the Week by Saturday, November 30 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

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24 days ago

danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: How did you first get into GIS?

Hi FME Community,In celebration of National GIS Day on November 20 this week’s Question of the Week is: How did you first get into GIS? Share your answer in the comments below.New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag ($50 value) and points toward badges! Answer our November Questions of the Week by Saturday, November 30 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: This or That

We’re back with another game of This or That for this week’s Question of the Week. Tell us in the comments below: Reader or FeatureReader Coffee or Tea FME Lizard or Zipster Sweet or SaltyThanks for playing along! New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag ($50 value) and points toward badges! Answer our November Questions of the Week by Saturday, November 30 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.October WinnerCongratulations to our randomly selected winner who participated in October’s Question of the Weeks @_jacques_! You won a Safe swag prize pack.

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: Halloween Costumes

Hi FME Community, In the spirit of Halloween, here’s our Question of the Week: share a photo of your favourite Halloween costume, whether it’s yours or your pet’s. We’d love to see the FME Lizard in costume too!New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag ($50 value) and points toward badges! Answer our October Questions of the Week by Friday, November 1 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: Choose one hobby for the rest of your life

Hi FME Community,We’re back with another question of the week! If you could only choose one hobby for the rest of your life, what would it be? Share in the comments below.New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag ($50 value) and points toward badges! Answer our October Questions of the Week by Thursday, October 31 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: What are you bringing to a desert island?

Hi FME Community! First off, a big thanks to everyone who tagged users on last week’s Question of the Week shouting out other users that have helped you. It sure warmed our hearts reading the comments (and the Safers really appreciated the tags)! Feel free to hop in on the discussion here. In September, we kicked off our monthly Community User Spotlights. In the spotlights, we always ask users: If you were stranded on an island and could only bring three things with you, what would they be? Now we’re turning that question over to you! What three things are you bringing with you? Share in the comments below.New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag ($50 value) and points toward badges! Answer our October Questions of the Week by Thursday, O

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2 months ago

danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: What do you want to learn about at the Peak of Data Integration?

Hi FME Community, We’re back with our Question of the Week: What do you want to learn or hear about at the Peak of Data Integration? The Peak of Data Integration is Safe Software’s user conference, taking place from May 6 to 8, 2025 in Seattle, Washington. Learn from the world's top data experts, upgrade your skillset, and get inspired to take your data to new heights with FME.Call for PresentationsDo you want a chance to share your story with FME users from all corners of the world? We want to hear from you!Whether it’s a top tip, how to, or an epic FME-based solution, there’s a place for you to present at the Peak of Data Integration 2025. There are openings for both 5-10 minute lightning sessions and full 25-minute presentations. Apply to present. Act fast, slots are filling up!New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekl

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: Giving Thanks

Hi FME Community!In the spirit of the upcoming Canadian Thanksgiving, this week’s Question of the Week is all about giving thanks.Tag a user (or a few users) in the comments below that you’d like to thank or shoutout! Maybe they’ve taught you something about FME, answered one of your questions, or just brightened up your day.New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag ($50 value) and points toward badges! Answer our October Questions of the Week by Thursday, October 31 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: This or That

Hi FME Community, We’re switching things up for this Question of Week and playing a game of this or that! Tell us in the comments below: Cake or pie Spiderman or batman Tester or TestFilterThanks for playing along! New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer our October Questions of the Week by Thursday, October 31 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: What's your go-to source for technology news?

Hi FME Community, We’re back with our Question of the Week: What’s your go-to source to find out about what’s going on in technology? Do you have a favourite podcast, newsletter, trade publication, or other resource?New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer our September Questions of the Week by Monday, September 30 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: What have you been reading lately that's inspired you?

Hi FME Community, Here’s our Question of the Week: What have you been reading lately that’s inspired you? FME-related or not, we’d love to hear about it! New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer our September Questions of the Week by Monday, September 30 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

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3 months ago

danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: What's a course you want to see in the FME Academy?

Hi FME Community, That’s a wrap on our August Photo Contest Questions of the Week! Thank you to everyone who participated. We loved seeing your photos! Our grand prize winners will be announced by Friday, September 6.Since September is ‘back to school,’ we thought it apt to theme this month’s Questions of the Week around FME education.This week’s question: What’s a new course you’d like to see in the FME Academy OR what’s your favourite course in the Academy? New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: August Photo Contest Grand Prize Winners

Thank you to everyone who participated in our August Photo Contest! Each Tuesday in August, our Question of the Week was themed around photography - from sharing a photo of your workspace view to capturing your furry friends with Safe swag.Congratulations to our grand prize winners! 👏Community Choice Winner: @leon.bowers won Community Choice (the photo with the most upvotes at the contest’s end) for his photo sharing the view of where he works, ‘flexible work’ in Currumbin Alley, Gold Coast, Australia. You’ve won a DJI Action Camera ($300 USD value). Safe Software’s Choice: @marcust won Safe Software’s Choice (chosen by our Safe judging panel) for his photo sharing a real world FME project, spatial fire support for Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service. You’ve won a DJI Action Camera ($300 USD value).Congratulations our weekly winners! Each week in August, we randomly selected two winners to win a $25 Amazon gift card: Week One: @jenniferadhall and @maddiegiles Week Two: @tnarladni an

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: Show us where you're travelling this summer

This is week four of the August photo contest in the FME Community! If you missed week three, find it here.Congratulations to our randomly selected week three winners @morgan.cheneir and @gisbradokla. You’ve each won a $25 Amazon gift card.This week’s challenge: show us a photo of where you’re traveling to or where you’ve already traveled this summer.No summer travel plans? Share a photo of a past favourite trip. How the Contest WorksEach Tuesday in August, our Question of the Week will be themed around photography - from sharing a photo of your workspace view to capturing your furry friends with Safe swag! Answer the weekly question and share a photo in our Question of the Week Forum. Each question you answer with a photo earns you an entry for that week’s prize draw and our grand prizes!What You Can Win: Weekly wins: Two lucky winners will be randomly chosen each week (8 total) to win a $25 Amazon gift card Community Choice: The photo with the most upvotes at the contest’s end will

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: Show us your pets

This is week three of the August photo contest in the FME Community! If you missed week two, find it here.Congratulations to our randomly selected week two winners @tnarladni and @raghavendrans! You’ve each won a $25 Amazon gift card.This week’s challenge: show us a photo of your pet. Bonus points if they’re wearing FME swag! Post it in the comments below.Don’t have a pet? Show us a photo of wildlife in your area.How the Contest WorksEach Tuesday in August, our Question of the Week will be themed around photography - from sharing a photo of your workspace view to capturing your furry friends with Safe swag! Answer the weekly question and share a photo in our Question of the Week Forum. Each question you answer with a photo earns you an entry for that week’s prize draw and our grand prizes!What You Can Win: Weekly wins: Two lucky winners will be randomly chosen each week (8 total) to win a $25 Amazon gift card Community Choice: The photo with the most upvotes at the contest’s end will

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: Show us a photo of a real world FME project

This is week two of the August photo contest in the FME Community! If you missed week one, find it here.Congratulations to our randomly selected week one winners @jenniferadhall and @maddiegiles! You’ve each won a $25 Amazon gift card.This week’s challenge: show us a photo of a real world project in which FME has played a part or had an impact. Post it in the comments below.How the Contest WorksEach Tuesday in August, our Question of the Week will be themed around photography - from sharing a photo of your workspace view to capturing your furry friends with Safe swag! Answer the weekly question and share a photo in our Question of the Week Forum. Each question you answer with a photo earns you an entry for that week’s prize draw and our grand prizes!What You Can Win: Weekly wins: Two lucky winners will be randomly chosen each week (8 total) to win a $25 Amazon gift card Community Choice: The photo with the most upvotes at the contest’s end will snag a DJI Action Camera ($300 USD value

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: Show us the view from where you work

Today, we’re kicking off our August photo contest in the FME Community!Show us the view from where you work by posting a photo in the comments below.How the Contest WorksEach Tuesday in August, our Question of the Week will be themed around photography - from sharing a photo of your workspace view to capturing your furry friends with Safe swag! Answer the weekly question and share a photo in our Question of the Week Forum. Each question you answer with a photo earns you an entry for that week’s prize draw and our grand prizes!What You Can Win: Weekly wins: Two lucky winners will be randomly chosen each week (8 total) to win a $25 Amazon gift card Community Choice: The photo with the most upvotes at the contest’s end will snag a DJI Action Camera ($300 USD value) Safe Software’s Choice: Our Safer judging panel will pick their favourite photo to win another DJI Action Camera ($300 USD value)Contest GuidelinesThe contest runs from August 6 to August 30, 2024. You must be a registered use

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danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: Using FME For Good

Hi FME Community, Here’s our Question of the Week: Have you used your FME skills for any charitable organizations? Or if you haven’t yet, what charity or cause would you like to use your FME skills for? Share in the comments below.New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer our July Questions of the Week by Friday, August 2 at 5:00 pm PDT to be entered in this month’s draw.Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

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4 months ago

danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: What industry do you work in?

Hi FME Community, Here’s our Question of the Week: What industry do you work in and/or area do you specialize in? Share in the comments below.In our recent FME Community User Survey, a strong theme emerged: you’d like to connect with fellow users in your field and share best practices relevant to your industry’s unique challenges. Stay tuned for more announcements from the survey!New to the Question of the Week? Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.

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danielleatsafeSafer

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FME Community Photo Contest: Share Your Photos and Win in August!

Get ready to showcase your photography skills and love for FME in our photo contest happening within the FME Community.Each Tuesday in August, our Question of the Week will be themed around photography - from sharing a photo of your workspace view to capturing your furry friends with Safe swag! Answer the weekly question and share a photo in our Question of the Week Forum. Each question you answer with a photo earns you an entry for that week’s prize draw and our grand prizes!The prizes:Weekly wins: Two lucky winners will be randomly chosen each week (8 total) to win a $25 Amazon gift card Community Choice: The photo with the most upvotes at the contest’s end will snag a DJI Action Camera ($300 USD value) Safe Software’s Choice: Our Safer judging panel will pick their favourite photo to win another DJI Action Camera ($300 USD value)The contest kicks off on Tuesday, August 6!The contest runs from August 6 to August 30, 2024. You must be a registered user in the community to participate

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4 months ago

danielleatsafeSafer

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Question of the Week: AI Appreciation Day

Hi FME Community! We’re back with another Question of the Week. If you missed our previous questions, you can find them here.Every week, we’ll post a simple but thought-provoking question that could be about your FME journey, the power of spatial data, FME innovation, or the future of FME.Each weekly question you answer earns you an entry in our monthly draw for exclusive Safe swag and points toward badges! Answer your first question and you’ll get the Socializer (Ice Breaker) badge. Answer five questions and you’ll get the Socializer (Talker) badge.Let’s get to it! In honour of World AI Appreciation Day today: How has AI made a difference in your work with FME? Share your stories and insights on how AI has transformed your workflows and projects in the comments below.Cheers,The Safe Community Team

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