The article argues that true coding proficiency comes from struggling with problems yourself, not just following tutorials.
A developer's experience returning to Windows for software development after six years, focusing on WSL, Vagrant, Hyper-V, and Docker performance.
A guide for college students on the benefits and application process for Google Summer of Code (GSoC), an open-source software development program.
A developer announces they are transitioning to full-time work on their free and open-source software projects, funded by community donations and subscriptions.
A guide on defining the core idea (What), purpose (Why), and delivery method (How) for an effective tech talk.
A software developer reflects on 2018, highlighting organizing internal tech knowledge sessions and delivering workshops on container technology.
A developer lists programming topics they don't know, challenging the expectation that experienced engineers must know everything.
A developer's 2018 review covering personal milestones like moving houses and professional achievements launching three tech projects/books.
First post in a series on preparing tech talks, focusing on finding your personal motivation for speaking.
Explores the diverse reasons developers create R packages, from practical tools to experimental research, and discusses their varying lifespans.
Author shares the collaborative process and statistics behind writing the second edition of 'Laravel: Up and Running'.
A guide for open source maintainers on how to responsibly abandon a project, comparing the 'fork it' and 'hand-off' approaches.
A guide for engineering leaders on managing software sprawl by creating a 'Golden Path' of supported tools without sacrificing developer autonomy.
Explores how cultivating gratitude and a positive attitude can improve problem-solving and outcomes for software developers.
A data scientist shares strategies for managing and mitigating failure in data science projects, emphasizing risk analysis and realistic planning.
A Developer Advocate discusses the challenges and ethical considerations of promoting accessibility in software development.
Tips for submitting a successful conference talk proposal (CfP), based on experience from both a speaker and program committee member.
Explores why skilled developers write poor unit tests by misapplying production code principles, arguing test code should prioritize clarity over abstraction.
Applying Stephen King's writing advice from 'On Writing' to software development, focusing on reading code and deliberate practice.
A panel discussion exploring whether Agile methodologies can be effectively applied to data science projects, featuring insights from industry experts.
