Mathias Bynens, a Chrome engineer at Google, explores JavaScript, HTML, CSS, Unicode, performance, and security, sharing deep insights into engine internals and web development best practices.
Drew DeVault’s blog features sharp commentary on open source, software engineering, programming languages, ethics in tech, and the social impact of technology.
Thomas Fuchs — Software creator, author, and product builder best known for Zepto.js and script.aculo.us, and a Ruby on Rails core alumnus. Together with Amy Hoy, he builds cheerful, human-centered software like Noko Time Tracking and Every Time Zone, and writes practical books for makers.
Peter — Founder & CEO of Browserling and OnlineTools, entrepreneur and programmer building profitable developer tools and SaaS products at scale, with a strong focus on customer growth, productivity, and web-based utilities.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
