Considering a career shift from venture capital-backed tech to Main Street? Explore the realities of different tech philosophies, compensation, and cultural challenges, along with strategies for finding fulfilling work with real-world impact.
Is self-promotion a necessary evil in tech? Discover how to effectively highlight your contributions and adapt to competitive environments, especially as an introvert, without resorting to tiresome "bragging."
Would mood-reflecting anime eye sunglasses find a market? Explore the technical challenges, cost implications, and niche appeal for such innovative personal tech, drawing lessons from existing products and market trends.
Explore powerful book recommendations that challenge historical narratives, predict societal shifts, and offer fresh cultural and technological insights for a richer understanding of the world.
An exploration of why we cherish certain quotes, from philosophical insights and engineering credos to personal 'eureka' moments derived from pop culture.
An exploration of the complex reasons for recent tech layoffs, from market corrections and poor leadership to the staggering costs of the AI gold rush.
Explore the debate over who's responsible for customer understanding—product managers or developers—and discover practical strategies like support rotations, including the 'why' in tasks, and observing user tests to bridge the gap.
Feeling stuck as a junior with big ideas? Learn effective strategies to voice your vision, influence project direction without formal authority, and demonstrate senior-level thinking.
Microsoft's frequent and often confusing product rebrands, like changing Azure AD to Entra ID, leave many users frustrated. We analyze the likely reasons, from internal politics and marketing tactics to strategic consolidation.
Explore the defining characteristics of the best programmers, from deep technical mastery and elegant design to crucial soft skills like mentorship and humility. A collection of real-world anecdotes reveals what truly sets exceptional developers apart.