During a keynote presentation at Microsoft's Build developer conference on Tuesday, a small human wearing bright green pajamas appeared in the doorway behind Scott Hanselman. The child slinked behind the program manager's desk, grabbed whatever he came in for and then quietly tiptoed his way out. Hanselman powered through his presentation.
It was a familiar, relatable moment for those at home with children during the pandemic who have snuck their way into an important tele-meeting or TV segment. (Microsoft, coincidentally or not, is currently airing a TV commercial on this very concept).
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