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How to Write "Garbage Code" (by Linus Torvalds)

Linus Torvalds, Creator of Git and Linux, on reducing cognitive load

Sep 12 •

Engineer's Codex

The Boolean Trap

Use enums instead

Sep 5, 2024

Good programmers worry about data structures and their relationships

Wisdom from Linus Torvalds, the creator of Git and Linux

Jul 8, 2024

4 Software Design Principles I Learned the Hard Way

If there’s two sources of truth, one is probably wrong. And yes, please repeat yourself.

Apr 22, 2024

A simple programming productivity trick: leave work unfinished to reach flow

A breakdown of 4 simple software engineering and coding habits that improved my productivity. These include keyboard shortcuts, learning to say no…

Dec 15, 2023

Clever code is probably the worst code you could write

And clear, readable code is probably the hardest code to write

Nov 20, 2023

The most valuable trait of great software engineers

A mindset shift that changed the way I approach software development. The #1 trait of valuable software engineers.

Oct 27, 2023

How to burnout a software engineer, in 3 easy steps

The Burnout Playbook for software engineers

Oct 16, 2023

10 lessons from successful one-person startups

I interviewed 7 indie hackers and full-time SWEs with side ventures for their insights.

Sep 28, 2023

7 simple habits of the best engineers I know

How great software engineers maintain outperformance

Sep 11, 2023

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