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The Boolean Trap
Use enums instead
Sep 5, 2024
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Good programmers worry about data structures and their relationships
Wisdom from Linus Torvalds, the creator of Git and Linux
Jul 8, 2024
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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
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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
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Clever code is probably the worst code you could write
And clear, readable code is probably the hardest code to write
Nov 20, 2023
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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
92
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How to burnout a software engineer, in 3 easy steps
The Burnout Playbook for software engineers
Oct 16, 2023
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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
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7 simple habits of the best engineers I know
How great software engineers maintain outperformance
Sep 11, 2023
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