Paweł Chudzik is a programming blog covering practical how-tos and deep dives into Docker, Java, Python, Git, testing, and software architecture.
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.
Philip Zucker is a physics and computer science enthusiast documenting ideas and experiments in a lab-notebook-style blog, focused on functional programming, compilers, formal methods, and scientific computation.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Marie Katrine Ekeberg — A computer and math enthusiast exploring how computers work, programming concepts, and problem-solving across modern and retro platforms, while sharing thoughtful writing on technology, mathematics, and related ideas.
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.
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.
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.
PythonSpeed.com is a blog created by Itamar Turner Trauring, a software engineer known for his work on Python performance, memory optimization, and practical tooling for data science and scientific computing. The site focuses on real production challenges: reducing memory usage, making Python code faster, profiling scientific workloads, improving Docker packaging, and understanding how to ship efficient applications. The writing is clear, measurable, and based on hands-on experience rather than theory. Itamar is the creator of Sciagraph, a performance and memory profiler for Python data science, and the author of open source tools such as Fil and Eliot, both designed to help developers understand how their code behaves. His broader mission is to support useful software development, cut CO2 emissions through faster computing, and encourage engineering that matters. Beyond technical work he is active in local bicycle safety advocacy in Cambridge, MA, helping cities adopt sustainable transportation policies. Thanks to this mix of engineering depth and real-world impact, PythonSpeed.com is one of the most practical and thoughtful resources for developers who want to make Python software faster and more efficient.
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.
TannerDolby.com is a personal blog by Tanner Dolby, a software engineer and mathematician who writes about modern web development and programming fundamentals. His articles explore topics such as JavaScript, Node.js, Eleventy, Sass, TypeScript, Python, and C++, offering clear, example-driven explanations of core concepts and real-world workflows. The blog covers everything from client-side rendering and DOM manipulation to creating custom Eleventy collections, setting up Node.js servers, and solving algorithmic challenges in different languages. Tanner also dives into accessibility, performance optimization, open-source collaboration with Git, and static site design, focusing on writing code that is both efficient and easy to understand. Each post is concise, practical, and written to help developers at all levels strengthen their problem-solving skills and coding foundations.
Melroy van den Berg writes hands-on articles about GNU/Linux, networking, security, DevOps, software engineering and embedded hardware. The blog mixes step-by-step guides and deep dives, from DNS fundamentals with command-line experiments to self-hosting, servers, tooling and practical troubleshooting. Clear categories cover levels from beginner to advanced, making it useful both for learning core concepts and refining day-to-day workflows.
Matt Segal is a software engineer and tech lead who writes about software design, Python development, system architecture, and the craft of engineering teams. His blog focuses on practical approaches to building reliable, maintainable software - from dependency management and code reviews to continuous delivery and scalable system design.
