In recent years, a wave of invasive new surveillance laws has swept across Western democracies, threatening our fundamental right to privacy in unprecedented ways. The United Kingdom, Canada, and Germany—nations that pride themselves on individual liberty—have all passed legislation enabling authorities to spy on citizens with little oversight or accountability. Last week, the UK Parliament…
In the world of software engineering, job titles can sometimes seem like an afterthought. Startups in particular often take a casual approach, handing out flashy titles like "Rockstar Developer" or "Engineering Ninja". But while this informal attitude may seem attractive during the hiring process, misaligned titles and expectations can lead to real problems down the…
As a full-stack developer, you know how valuable your skills are in today‘s market. Companies are clamoring to hire talented coders who can build innovative software solutions. But even in this environment, many developers struggle to get paid what they‘re really worth. The key to commanding top compensation isn‘t just being a great coder –…
As a full-stack developer, I‘m always looking for ways to maximize my positive impact on the world. One of the highest-leverage tools I‘ve found is donating to highly effective charities. Over the past few years, I‘ve made it a habit to give a substantial portion of my income to organizations working to improve the lives…
The command line interface—that humble little text prompt that‘s been around since the dawn of computing. It may seem spartan in the age of colorful, point-and-click graphical interfaces, but the command line remains the beating heart of the coding world. For many developers, the command prompt serves as their primary portal into their systems—the place…
As a full-stack developer, my days are filled with writing code, designing architectures, and troubleshooting complex software systems. I love the challenges and rewards that come with this line of work. But despite my deep expertise in the world of software, there‘s one thing I dread hearing: "Since you‘re so good with computers, can you…
As an experienced software engineer and interviewer, I‘ve seen far too many candidates pass up the opportunity to ask questions at the end of their tech interviews. According to data from the hiring platform Vettery, 64% of job seekers don‘t ask any questions in interviews. That means the majority of candidates are missing out on…
As a full-stack developer and professional coder, having a powerful, reliable machine is critical to my workflow. Like many devs, I appreciate the Unix underpinnings, terminal, and overall design of macOS. But Apple‘s stagnant Mac lineup has left a lot to be desired for power users. Their once-great Mac Pro hasn‘t seen a meaningful update…
As a full-stack developer, you take pride in your craft. You strive to write clean, maintainable, high-quality code. But in the face of ever-changing requirements and tight deadlines, how can you ensure your code remains bug-free without compromising on speed? Enter test-driven development (TDD), a technique that flips traditional development on its head. What if…
The nature of work is undergoing an economic transformation. We are in the midst of a shift from a commodity-based economy powered by physical capital and manual labor to one based on intellectual capital and driven by technology. The jobs of tomorrow will increasingly involve building the digital machinery that powers the information economy. Nowhere…