A developer reflects on over-engineering a CRUD controller, learning that clever abstractions can create unmaintainable code.
A senior engineer shares notes and strategies for tackling system design interviews, focusing on clarifying requirements and core concepts.
Tips for software engineers on giving effective, low-prep 'mini demos' to share work and build communication skills within teams.
A developer discusses solving UI component flexibility using React Context and composition to handle optional/required field indicators.
A senior engineer discusses why complaining about past jobs or colleagues is a red flag in technical interviews and how to discuss past struggles constructively.
Senior tech leaders emphasize that taking responsibility and learning from failures are the only things that matter when things go wrong.
Explores essential design patterns for building efficient and maintainable machine learning systems in production, focusing on data pipelines and best practices.
A software engineer reflects on the changing nature of satisfaction and progress as career goals become more complex and long-term.
A software engineer shares six practical strategies to prevent burnout, focusing on goal-setting, workload management, and self-care.
A developer's monthly digest covering books on Go, TypeScript, and Prometheus, plus articles on AI, work culture, and teaching observability.
Meta is restructuring, asking many managers to become individual contributors or leave, as part of an efficiency drive.
Argues that product backlogs are harmful, never shrink, and proposes working without them for better productivity and team alignment.
A developer's January 2023 update covering tech book readings, industry articles, and a search for a new mechanical keyboard.
Discusses the inconsistency of engineering titles like Senior and Staff across companies, and why achievements matter more than titles.
Advice on hiring software engineers for small companies, focusing on independence, drive, and gut feeling over pure technical ability.
A senior developer advises a frontend developer on transitioning into database development, covering learning paths, career strategies, and internal role transfers.
Five practical tips for software engineers to improve their skills in 2023, covering learning, code quality, complex systems, cloud, and self-care.
A senior software engineer shares key lessons from 20,000 hours of experience, covering learning, code quality, and career growth.
Tips for writing effective CVs for tech roles, focusing on quantifying achievements and keeping a work diary to track accomplishments.
A guide on the concept of 'managing upwards' to build trust with your manager and increase productivity by proactively taking ownership.
