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Starting over sounds scary—until you realize how much faster and smarter you could move with what you know now. Looking back, there are five big things I’d change if I were beginning again as a software developer. These aren’t just regrets—they’re ad...
For the first three years of my career, I was writing code that “worked” — but barely. It got the job done, but it was messy, hard to maintain, and a nightmare for anyone else to read. Looking back, I wasn’t really writing software; I was duct-taping...
Productivity isn’t about hustle or grinding till 2 AM. It’s about systems, intentionality, and leverage. As a software engineer juggling multiple hats, mastering these habits can give you compound returns over time. 1. Write Before You Code Productiv...
Dev tools are powerful—but they can also be pricey. If you’re freelancing, bootstrapping, or just sick of subscription creep, here are 7 free alternatives to expensive developer tools that won’t slow you down 1. Postman → Hoppscotch Why switch: Post...
Software powers the world—but when it breaks, it really breaks. These are some of the most notorious failures in software engineering history. Each one serves as a brutal reminder of how crucial solid architecture, thorough testing, and realistic tim...
There’s a gap between what average engineers use and what elite engineers actually rely on. The difference? Elite engineers optimize for leverage. They build faster, debug smarter, and automate everything repeatable. If you want to level up, stop cha...
Most developers improve by building apps. Great developers? They level up by solving real problems with real-world constraints. Whether you're looking to deepen your skills, become a better system thinker, or position yourself for higher-level roles ...
As a software engineer, I used to obsess over clean architecture, DRY principles, perfect test coverage, and pixel-perfect UI. I still value all of that—but I’ve realized it’s not what moves the needle. What finally clicked for me was this: no one ou...
As a software architect, your job isn't just to write code; it's to translate complex business problems into scalable, maintainable solutions. The challenge is ensuring that your codebase doesn't just solve today's problem but remains adaptable for f...