Legacy code Blogs

1/1/2026 • EN

Simon Willison

Simon Willison — Independent developer and writer documenting practical experiments, tools, and deep analysis around large language models, generative AI, web development, security, and emerging programming workflows through detailed posts and daily TILs.

Generative AI Large Language Models Web Development

Simon Willison

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1/1/2026 • EN

Jordan Krey

Jordan Krey — Software engineer with 15+ years of experience building enterprise and startup platforms, sharing insights on career growth, leadership, impostor syndrome, and the people skills engineers need to own and advance their careers.

Software Engineering Career Growth Leadership

Jordan Krey

9

1/1/2026 • EN

Brent

Brent — Curator of Stitcher’s Community Feed, a community-driven, hand-curated content aggregator highlighting thoughtful, high-quality writing from across the web. The feed focuses on software engineering, open source, web development, infrastructure, and the human side of building technology. Readers can browse recent picks, follow via RSS, or contribute their own suggestions.

open source software engineering web development

Brent

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11/13/2025 • EN

Joel Spolsky

JoelOnSoftware.com is the personal blog of Joel Spolsky, a software engineer, entrepreneur and writer. He is known for founding companies like Fog Creek Software and co-founding Stack Overflow. His blog features influential essays on software development, management, architecture, user interface design, productivity, and hiring. Joel’s writing blends technical insight with business-savvy, covering topics such as the "Joel Test" for evaluating software teams, handling legacy codebases, and building software organizations that work well. Over the years his archives have become essential reading for software professionals who care about building quality systems and thriving teams.

software engineering architecture productivity

Joel Spolsky

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11/8/2025 • EN

Michael Lynch

Michael Lynch – Developer, Indie Founder and Technical Writer Michael Lynch shares honest and detailed stories from his journey as a software engineer and indie founder. His blog covers topics like building sustainable businesses, code reviews, software craftsmanship, and lessons learned from running and selling his own startup, TinyPilot. Each post reflects a mix of engineering precision and real-world experience, written with clarity and humor. Readers can find tutorials, retrospectives, and essays that go beyond code to explore motivation, productivity, and the human side of software development. This blog is a must-read for developers, indie hackers, and anyone who enjoys thoughtful writing about technology and entrepreneurship.

indie hacker software developer

Michael Lynch

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11/8/2025 • EN

Max Böck

Max Böck is a seasoned front-end web developer and designer based in Vienna, Austria, with over 16 years of experience in building engaging, accessible, and performant web interfaces. He co-founded the software studio Codista and writes regularly at mxb.dev, exploring modern web development topics such as buildless workflows, CSS container queries, the IndieWeb, and accessible digital products

frontend css

Max Böck

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11/3/2025 • EN

Matt Layman

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.

django python

Matt Layman

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11/3/2025 • EN

Nooshu - Matt Hobbs

Nooshu.com is a personal blog by Matt Hobbs, a Frontend Developer turned Full-time Engineering Manager based in Oxfordshire, UK. Matt specializes in Frontend web production, focusing on usability, cross-browser testing, accessibility, and search engine optimization. His blog shares insights on web performance, progressive enhancement, accessibility, and building websites that are fast and inclusive. Matt is also a public speaker and contributor to web standards in the UK government, with years of experience in various frontend technologies and platforms.

frontend usability accessibility

Nooshu - Matt Hobbs

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11/3/2025 • EN

Ben Nadel

BenNadel.com is a personal blog by Ben Nadel, a web development expert, covering a wide range of topics including JavaScript, ColdFusion, Angular, and various modern web technologies. The blog features deep-dive tutorials, practical coding tips, and insights on web development best practices. With a focus on real-world problem-solving, Ben shares his extensive experience as a full-stack developer, making the site a valuable resource for developers at all levels.

javascript coldfusion angular

Ben Nadel

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11/2/2025 • EN

Josh Comeau

Josh W. Comeau is a frontend developer, educator and creator known for his engaging tutorials and deep dives into modern web development. On his blog he writes about React, CSS, animation, accessibility and design systems, combining technical precision with visual storytelling. His interactive posts make complex concepts easy to understand and help developers learn how the browser really works. Josh is the author of the popular course The Joy of React. His articles often explore the creative and human side of programming, mixing code with empathy and fun. His blog stands out for its clarity, practical value and beautifully crafted interactive examples.

react css frontend

Josh Comeau

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11/2/2025 • EN

Robin Wieruch

RobinWieruch.de is the personal site and blog of Robin Wieruch, a software engineer and educator known for clear, practical tutorials on React, TypeScript, Next.js, GraphQL, Node.js, and testing. The articles focus on real projects and common problems such as state management, authentication, data fetching, pagination, performance, and testing strategies. Robin is the author of The Road to React and other hands-on guides. He publishes step by step walkthroughs that pair code with explanations, so readers learn the concepts and the reasoning behind them.

react javascript tutorials

Robin Wieruch

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