Drew DeVault’s blog features sharp commentary on open source, software engineering, programming languages, ethics in tech, and the social impact of technology.
John D. Cook provides expert consulting in applied mathematics and data privacy, helping clients from tech, biotech, and legal industries—including Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Amgen—solve complex problems efficiently.
Henrik Warne’s blog shares thoughtful insights on programming, debugging, testing, and software craftsmanship, drawing on decades of experience and real-world lessons from tricky bugs and conferences.
Eli Bendersky’s long-running programming blog (since 2003) documents practical software engineering insights, open-source projects, and deep technical explorations—written for learning, reference, and the joy of coding.
Joshtronic is the personal site of Josh Sherman, a self-taught software engineer sharing life stories, tech insights, hobbies, and reflections from decades in and around software, creativity, and pop culture.
Nicholas C. Zakas — Independent software developer, author, and coach, creator of ESLint, and former principal engineer at Yahoo and Box, sharing expertise in JavaScript, developer tooling, career growth, and sustainable software practices.
Jeff Atwood — Software developer, writer, and entrepreneur best known as co-founder of Stack Overflow and the Stack Exchange network, and co-founder of Discourse, writing about software development, community building, and the human side of programming.
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.
Alex Merced — Developer and technical writer sharing in-depth insights on data engineering, Apache Iceberg, data lakehouse architectures, Python tooling, and modern analytics platforms, with a strong focus on practical, hands-on learning.
Riccardo Carlesso — Cloud engineer and technical writer exploring AI-powered development, Gemini CLI, Google Cloud, and modern tooling through hands-on experiments, vibe coding, and practical tutorials across web, cloud, and automation.
PragmaticEngineer.com is the blog of Gergely Orosz, a software engineer and engineering manager known for clear, research-driven writing about the software industry. He publishes deep-dive essays on software engineering, architecture, scaling systems, engineering management, Big Tech practices, incident analysis, product delivery, and developer careers. Gergely combines experience from companies like Uber and Microsoft with interviews, data, and real examples from engineering teams around the world. His work is widely read because it explains how high-performing tech organizations actually operate, and what individual developers can learn from them. The blog is complemented by a popular weekly newsletter and books focused on practical engineering leadership.
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.
Blog.DanielJanus.pl is the personal blog of Daniel Janus, a veteran programmer from Poland who writes about Clojure, Rust, functional programming, developer culture, and personal productivity. Daniel combines deep technical insights with reflections on how code, words, and emotions interact in a developer’s life. His posts range from “Corner-cases of Comparing Clojure Numbers” to explorations of CSS compression and personal essays about ADHD and workspace clutter. The blog is bilingual (Polish and English) and features both short essays and detailed code-driven articles. With an emphasis on thinking clearly, rethinking assumptions, and learning continuously, Daniel’s writing appeals to engineers seeking both intellectual depth and human perspective.
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.
Thomas Uhrig is a software developer based near Karlsruhe, Germany, who writes about building microservices, Java and Kotlin ecosystems, Spring Boot, GraphQL, and modern cloud infrastructures. On his blog you’ll find deep dives into topics such as micro-frontend architectures, database latency monitoring, event-driven design, and migrating legacy systems to static site generators. His content is technical, detailed and tailored to practitioners looking to improve code readability, system design and deployment workflows.
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.
Piotr Migdał – Blog of a Data Explorer and Visual Storyteller This is the personal blog of Dr. Piotr Migdał, a technologist and visual storyteller with a strong background in quantum physics, deep learning, and data visualization. He is a founding engineer at Quesma, where he uses AI to turn complex datasets into clear visual insights through ggplot2 charts and Grafana dashboards. His posts combine technology, creativity, and personal reflection. You will find articles about machine learning, interactive data visualization, and projects that bridge science and art. Beyond his technical work, Piotr writes about dance, mindfulness, and the human side of creativity. This blog is a great read for developers, data scientists, and anyone interested in how technology and art can come together to explain the world in a meaningful way.
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.
