Antoine van der Lee — iOS developer, tech lead, and creator of SwiftLee, helping developers grow their Swift skills, build successful side projects, and advance their careers through in-depth tutorials, podcasts, and mentorship.
Trevor — Senior iOS Developer and Swift enthusiast sharing practical tutorials and real-world insights on Swift, SwiftUI, Combine, and iOS app development, with a passion for continuous learning and building high-quality App Store apps.
Jaliya Udagedara — Software engineer and technical blogger sharing practical insights, fixes, and deep dives on Azure, .NET, cloud services, and developer tooling, with a strong focus on real-world problem solving and Microsoft ecosystem technologies.
Andrew Lock — Full-stack ASP.NET developer and creator of .NET Escapades, sharing in-depth tutorials and practical insights on ASP.NET Core, C#, and modern .NET development, backed by a PhD and author of ASP.NET Core in Action.
Alvin Ashcraft — Creator of Morning Dew, a daily curated link roundup for Windows and .NET developers, and a Microsoft technical writer with 29+ years of experience sharing high-quality resources on .NET, Azure, web, and modern software development.
Morling.dev is the personal blog of Michael Morling, a software engineer and architect with deep expertise in Java, Spring, JVM internals, architecture, performance, and developer tooling. His writing focuses on practical and detailed explanations of topics such as Spring framework internals, microservices design, JVM garbage collection, performance tuning, clean architecture, Gradle builds, and language features that matter in real projects. Michael often breaks down subtle behaviors of the JVM and Spring ecosystem, helping developers understand why things work the way they do and how to improve reliability and efficiency in production systems.
Cassidoo.co is the personal blog of Cassidy Williams, a well known developer, speaker, and educator who writes about JavaScript, React, career growth, web development, dev tools, and learning in public. Her posts mix technical insights with approachable explanations, covering topics like UI patterns, coding tips, productivity workflows, and the human side of software engineering. Cassidy is known for her weekly newsletter, open-source work, and community involvement.
SebastianRaschka.com is the personal blog of Sebastian Raschka, PhD, an LLM research engineer whose work bridges academia and industry in AI and machine learning. On his blog and notes section he publishes deep, well-documented articles on topics such as LLMs (large language models), reasoning models, machine learning in Python, neural networks, data science workflows, and deep learning architecture. Recent posts explore advanced themes like “reasoning LLMs”, comparisons of modern open-weight transformer architectures, and guides for building, training, or analyzing neural networks and model internals.
DonnyWals.com is the technical blog of Donny Wals, an iOS engineer, author, and educator focused on Swift and iOS development. Donny writes detailed and practical tutorials on topics such as Swift concurrency, SwiftUI, Core Data, Combine, and building apps that make full use of Apple’s frameworks. His posts often explore new features in Swift, dig into how things work under the hood, and help developers build production-ready apps using modern patterns. With books, workshops, and a newsletter to accompany the blog, Donny’s writing is well suited for both intermediate and advanced iOS engineers looking for depth and clarity.
Blog.johnfolberth.com is the technical blog of John Folberth, a cloud and DevOps engineer focused on Azure, Azure DevOps, YAML pipelines, and infrastructure as code. The site provides practical guides for people who are “figuring out DevOps in Azure”, with step by step articles on topics such as Bicep, CI/CD strategies, Azure Budgets, Key Vault automation, SQL deployment pipelines, Terraform from Azure DevOps, and Azure certifications.
Blog.CodeWithDan.com is the personal blog of Dan Wahlin, Cloud Developer Advocate at Microsoft and a well known educator in the JavaScript and cloud ecosystem. Dan writes about JavaScript, TypeScript, Angular, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, AI assisted development, and modern cloud architecture, always focusing on practical examples and real world scenarios. His articles explain how to build scalable applications, use Azure services effectively, and integrate AI, Realtime APIs, and tools like MCP or TypeChat into production projects. Much of the content comes from his work on courses, workshops, and developer training, which makes the writing clear, actionable, and grounded in real engineering experience.
Blog.mgechev.com is the personal blog of Minko Gechev, Lead for Web Frameworks at Google and a widely recognized engineer in the JavaScript and Angular ecosystem. Minko writes about Angular, JavaScript, TypeScript, frontend architecture, web performance, and AI assisted development, mixing clear code examples with insights gained from building frameworks at scale. He is the creator of influential open source projects and has been awarded by Google and the President of Bulgaria for the impact of his contributions. His articles often explore advanced topics such as LLM powered development, predictive prefetching, reactive rendering, framework design, and large scale JavaScript tooling. Beyond engineering, he shares lessons from giving over a hundred conference talks and from leading major web initiatives at Google. Minko is also the co founder of Rhyme.com, an EdTech platform offering hands on technical training. He built the platform and engineering team starting in 2015. In 2018 Rhyme became Coursera’s first acquisition, marking a significant milestone in his career.
SimonWillison.net is the long-running blog of Simon Willison, a software engineer, open-source creator, and co-author of the original Django framework. He writes about Python, Django, Datasette, AI tooling, prompt engineering, search, databases, APIs, data journalism, and practical software architecture. The blog includes detailed notes from experiments, conference talks, and real projects. Readers will find clear explanations of topics such as LLM workflows, SQL patterns, data publishing, scraping, deployment, caching, and modern developer tooling. Simon also publishes frequent micro-posts and TIL entries that document small discoveries and tricks from day-to-day engineering work. The tone is practical and research oriented, making the site a valuable resource for anyone interested in serious engineering and open data.
Codeaholicguy is the personal blog of Hoang Nguyen, Director of Engineering at ShopBack, where he writes thoughtful, hands-on pieces about software engineering, leadership, and building with purpose. Posts range from practical team practices and architecture notes to deep dives on AI-assisted workflows with tools like CursorAI. The tone is pragmatic, product-minded, and aimed at engineers who want to ship faster without sacrificing code quality.
Waldek Mastykarz – Insights on Microsoft 365 Development and Community Practices Waldek Mastykarz is a Developer Advocate at Microsoft who helps developers get the most out of the Microsoft 365 platform. On his blog, he shares hands-on guidance, tips, and real-world examples for building apps, automations, and extensions for Microsoft 365. As a core contributor to Microsoft 365 Patterns & Practices, he collaborates with the global developer community to create open-source tools, reusable templates, and best-practice documentation that make extending Microsoft 365 easier and more consistent. Before joining Microsoft, Waldek spent years working with partners across the Microsoft ecosystem and earned the title of Microsoft MVP twelve times for his community work. His writing reflects both deep technical knowledge and a passion for sharing practical insights that help other developers succeed.
Marius Sandbu is a Norwegian cloud architect and technology evangelist, best known for his long-running blog msandbu.org, where he’s been sharing in-depth insights on cloud infrastructure, security, and end-user computing since 2012. He currently works as a Nordics Lead Cloud Architect at Sopra Steria, helping enterprises design and secure complex multi-cloud environments across Azure, AWS, and Google Cloud. A long-time Microsoft MVP (Azure) and conference speaker, Marius is also the author of several books on topics such as Citrix NetScaler and cloud security. Through his blog, talks, and the Cloudfirst podcast, he bridges the gap between enterprise IT and real-world implementation, offering clear, experience-driven guidance for cloud professionals who value depth over hype.
mattlayman.com is a blog by Matt Layman, a software engineer who focuses on building complex web applications, primarily using Django. He shares his expertise through regular live streams on YouTube, where he teaches others how to build advanced SaaS projects. Matt is also deeply involved in the tech community in Frederick, Maryland, where he founded Python Frederick and has helped organize local tech events. Currently, Matt is a Senior Staff Software Engineer at Included Health, working to enhance the patient experience through technology. His blog offers insights into web development, community involvement, and his career journey.
MartinFowler.com is the long-running technical blog of Martin Fowler, author, software architect, and Chief Scientist at ThoughtWorks. The site serves as a cornerstone for modern software engineering, featuring influential essays and guides on software architecture, refactoring, agile methodologies, design patterns, and continuous delivery. Martin’s writing combines deep technical expertise with a clear, educational tone, making complex ideas about domain-driven design, microservices, and testing strategies accessible to engineers of all levels. Classic works like Refactoring, Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture, and Continuous Integration originated from concepts first explored on this blog. With over two decades of archives, MartinFowler.com remains one of the most authoritative and enduring resources in professional software development.
BrendanGregg.com is the blog of Brendan Gregg, a performance engineer and computer scientist who shares deep expertise in system performance, observability, and kernel-level insights. His content covers topics like eBPF, Linux performance tools (perf, ftrace), flame graphs, and large-scale cloud systems analytics. Brendan writes with clarity about how to analyze bottlenecks, profile production systems, and tune infrastructure for speed and efficiency. The blog features both conceptual discussions and hands-on examples aimed at engineers tackling real performance problems in modern environments. Whether you are interested in kernel internals or high-level system design, BrendanGregg.com offers authoritative material grounded in years of experience.
