A developer announces a series on redesigning his personal website in public, advocating for personal skill development over AI reliance.
A software engineer shares a technique for handling critical feedback by focusing on finding the 'kernel of truth' to improve professionally.
A software engineer shares seven career aspirations for 2026, focusing on fundamentals, systems thinking, communication, and long-term impact.
A Microsoft MVP retires after 12 years upon accepting a full-time role at Microsoft, reflecting on the journey and future community contributions.
A developer reflects on a difficult 2025 and plans for 2026, focusing on 'Just in Case' vs. 'Just in Time' learning strategies for professional growth.
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A software engineer reflects on their 2025 professional journey, focusing on joining a startup, scaling codebases, and personal project development.
A Principal Engineer compares interview processes at 8 major tech firms, detailing coding, system design, and behavioral rounds.
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Tips for high-level individual contributors on balancing operational fires with strategic goals using business and industry awareness.
A principal engineer shares advice for new principal tech ICs, covering role definition, shifting responsibilities, and the importance of influence and communication.
Explores how feedback works in tech careers, using regression to the mean and advice on focusing on strengths vs. weaknesses at different career stages.
A staff developer reflects on career satisfaction, discussing the concept of 'spiky' vs. well-rounded skills and the importance of working in one's core strengths.
Engineering leaders must prepare their teams for AI's impact on software development careers, focusing on skills and expectations.
Analyzes whether to join an AI startup, focusing on career growth and company investment potential in a tough market.
Advocates for including author names and dates on technical documents to ensure proper attribution, support career advancement, and foster a healthy engineering culture.
A tech professional shares career advice from mentoring, focusing on when to leave roles for better growth, leadership, and compensation.
Explores the responsibilities and mindset shift required to become a senior engineer, focusing on ownership, vision, and business impact.
A software engineer outlines three stages of engineering experience, from beginners learning from mistakes to experts anticipating problems.
Article argues that developing the right mindset is more crucial for career advancement than simply chasing a new job title in tech.
A blog series for engineers on practical software development, focusing on real-world tradeoffs, judgment, and avoiding burnout over perfection.
A developer argues that job titles limit potential and advocates for taking initiative beyond formal roles to advance your tech career.
