A software engineer reflects on the changing nature of satisfaction and progress as career goals become more complex and long-term.
A deep dive into solving C++ static initialization order fiasco (SIOF) and destruction issues encountered while maintaining PyTorch at Google.
A software engineer shares six practical strategies to prevent burnout, focusing on goal-setting, workload management, and self-care.
A developer's monthly digest covering books on Go, TypeScript, and Prometheus, plus articles on AI, work culture, and teaching observability.
Meta is restructuring, asking many managers to become individual contributors or leave, as part of an efficiency drive.
Argues that product backlogs are harmful, never shrink, and proposes working without them for better productivity and team alignment.
A developer's January 2023 update covering tech book readings, industry articles, and a search for a new mechanical keyboard.
Discusses the inconsistency of engineering titles like Senior and Staff across companies, and why achievements matter more than titles.
Advice on hiring software engineers for small companies, focusing on independence, drive, and gut feeling over pure technical ability.
A developer reflects on a transformative 2022, transitioning from a staff frontend role to full-time open source work, releasing a book, and speaking at tech conferences.
A senior developer advises a frontend developer on transitioning into database development, covering learning paths, career strategies, and internal role transfers.
Five practical tips for software engineers to improve their skills in 2023, covering learning, code quality, complex systems, cloud, and self-care.
A senior software engineer shares key lessons from 20,000 hours of experience, covering learning, code quality, and career growth.
Tips for writing effective CVs for tech roles, focusing on quantifying achievements and keeping a work diary to track accomplishments.
A guide on the concept of 'managing upwards' to build trust with your manager and increase productivity by proactively taking ownership.
Analyzes George Hotz's resignation from Twitter, highlighting the pitfalls of technical arrogance and poor teamwork in large tech companies.
A critique of the unrealistic expectation that an outsider could quickly fix Twitter's massive, complex legacy codebase.
A software engineer shares lessons learned from transitioning to a manager role, covering common pitfalls, team size, and promoting from within.
A backend engineer contrasts the diverse, complex nature of backend system design with the more uniform iOS development, based on hiring interview experiences.
Analysis of Elon Musk's controversial management of Twitter, including layoffs, verification changes, and debates over company culture and efficiency.
