Open source Blogs

1/5/2026 • EN

André Staltz

André Staltz is an open source freelancer who builds and teaches software focused on JavaScript, reactive programming, and peer-to-peer networks, and is the creator of Manyverse, an off-the-grid social network.

André Staltz Open Source Reactive Programming

André Staltz

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1/4/2026 • EN

Zach Leatherman

Zach Leatherman is a web builder at Font Awesome, creator of Eleventy (11ty), and an award-winning open source developer. He speaks internationally and contributes to IndieWeb projects.

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Zach Leatherman

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1/4/2026 • EN

Gunnar Morling

Gunnar Morling is a Java Champion and open-source software engineer specializing in Java and data streaming. He works at Confluent, contributes to projects like Hibernate and Debezium, and shares his expertise through blogs, talks, and conferences.

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Gunnar Morling

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1/4/2026 • EN

Nicolai Parlog

Nicolai Parlog (nipafx) is a Java Developer Advocate at Oracle who shares deep insights on Java through blogs, talks, books, videos, and open-source projects, helping developers learn and grow.

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Nicolai Parlog

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1/4/2026 • EN

Rafael Winterhalter

Rafael Winterhalter explains how to use Byte Buddy for runtime proxy creation in modern Java, covering migration from cglib, method interception, and efficient class caching under Java 17.

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Rafael Winterhalter

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1/3/2026 • EN

Hynek Schlawack

Hynek Schlawack, a Python and Go developer from Berlin, shares insights through blog posts, conference talks, YouTube videos, and open-source projects, focusing on web hosting, software engineering, and community-driven tech.

Python Go web development

Hynek Schlawack

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1/3/2026 • EN

Adam Wathan

Adam Wathan, full-stack developer and entrepreneur, shares insights on software development, Tailwind CSS, and building better web applications through articles, talks, and courses.

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Adam Wathan

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1/3/2026 • EN

Gergely Orosz

Gergely Orosz analyzes real-world tech industry issues, from Cloudflare outages and dependency risks to return-to-office trends, sharing practical insights on software engineering, reliability, and modern tech culture.

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Gergely Orosz

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1/3/2026 • EN

Rob Pike

Rob Pike shares thoughtful essays and talks on software engineering, Go’s evolution, and the dangers of complexity, reflecting on what the Go project got right, what it got wrong, and how to build better software systems.

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Rob Pike

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1/3/2026 • EN

Kenneth Reitz

Kenneth Reitz is an open-source creator and thinker exploring how technology, AI, and algorithms shape human consciousness, culture, and mental wellbeing—advocating for tech that serves humanity, not exploits it.

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Kenneth Reitz

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1/3/2026 • EN

Avdi Grimm

Avdi Grimm is a veteran software developer, Ruby author, and consultant focused on teaching developers how to build graceful, adaptable software systems through writing, talks, and hands-on mentoring.

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Avdi Grimm

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1/3/2026 • EN

Steve Yegge

Steve Yegge shares candid insights on software development, programming languages, and Android/iOS development challenges, blending humor with practical lessons from his career.

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Steve Yegge

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1/3/2026 • EN

Phil Eaton

Phil Eaton is a staff engineer working on Postgres and software internals, sharing insights on databases, systems engineering, and life deep in the software stack.

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Phil Eaton

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1/3/2026 • EN

Drew DeVault

Drew DeVault’s blog features sharp commentary on open source, software engineering, programming languages, ethics in tech, and the social impact of technology.

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Drew DeVault

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1/2/2026 • EN

Kevin Avignon

Kevin Avignon is a software engineer and writer embracing the focused generalist mindset, sharing thoughtful insights on engineering, developer productivity, performance, system design, and the human side of building software through in-depth articles and essays.

Software Engineering Developer Productivity Generalist Mindset

Kevin Avignon

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1/2/2026 • EN

Jogendra K

Jogendra K is a software engineer based in Amsterdam, originally from India, working across backend systems and iOS development. An engineering physics graduate from IIT (BHU) Varanasi, he is also a student pilot at KLM Aeroclub, exploring the intersection of technology, aviation, and lifelong learning.

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Jogendra K

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1/1/2026 • EN

Nicholas C. Zakas

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.

JavaScript Open Source Developer Tooling

Nicholas C. Zakas

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1/1/2026 • EN

John Gruber

John Gruber — Writer, developer, and creator of Markdown, known for building influential tools and utilities for writers and developers, and for shaping modern web writing, typography, and developer workflows through elegant, minimal software.

Markdown Web Writing Developer Tools

John Gruber

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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

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.

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Brent

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