Best of Career — August 2024

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    Avatar of techworld-with-milanTech World With Milan·2y

    How to become an expert in anything?

    To become an expert in any field, navigate a structured journey of skill acquisition using the '4 Stages of Competence' and 'Bloom's Taxonomy.' The 4 Stages model, created by Noel Burch, helps understand progression from ignorance to mastery, while Bloom's Taxonomy provides a hierarchical structure for learning objectives. By understanding these models, you'll gain insights into your learning process and discover strategies to advance from novice to expert.

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    Creating a personal brand: How to sell yourself as a developer

    In today's fast-paced environment, standing out as a developer requires more than just technical skills; personal branding is crucial. Personal branding involves creating a consistent and authentic identity that reflects your skills, values, and personality. This guide explains how to identify your strengths, define your target audience, and craft a brand that leaves a lasting impression. It also emphasizes the importance of networking, contributing to open-source projects, and sharing knowledge to build a strong reputation in the developer community.

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    Avatar of hnHacker News·2y

    You Are NOT Dumb, You Just Lack the Prerequisites

    Struggling to learn complex subjects like math often stems from missing prerequisite knowledge, not a lack of capability. Revisiting and mastering foundational concepts can help build the necessary groundwork for understanding more advanced material. It's important to take a step back and re-learn the basics using effective methods and consistent practice.

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    Message Queues in System Design

    Message queues are durable components that support asynchronous communication, helping to decouple events and handle tasks without immediate processing. This allows better scalability and durability, especially under high traffic. Different types of queues like FIFO and priority queues, as well as different models like push-based and pull-based queues, provide versatile solutions for various needs. Examples of message queues include RabbitMQ for versatility, Kafka for high throughput, and Amazon SQS for managed cloud-based services.

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    Avatar of javarevisitedJavarevisited·2y

    6 Best Resources for Tech Interview Preparation in 2024

    Preparing for a tech interview can be challenging, but having the right resources can make a significant difference. This post highlights some top tools and materials for 2024, covering coding preparation, system design, behavioral interviews, object-oriented design, mock interviews, and job application platforms. Utilize resources like AlgoMonster, DesignGuru.io, LeetCode, and LinkedIn to boost your chances of success.

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    Avatar of javarevisitedJavarevisited·2y

    How to Design Twitter (X) in a System Design Interview?

    Designing a system like Twitter (X) in a system design interview involves outlining core functionalities such as composing and sharing tweets, following users, and favoriting tweets. Non-functional requirements like scalability, high availability, and stability are crucial for handling large-scale operations. Key aspects include capacity estimation, API design, database design, and understanding queries per second (QPS). Employing a structured approach and utilizing tools like Redis for caching, MySQL for data consistency, and Amazon S3 for media storage are essential. Detailed component design includes load balancers, CDNs, and handling failure scenarios to ensure robust system performance.

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    Avatar of sitepointSitePoint·2y

    10 Amazing Web Developer Resume Examples for Different Web Dev Specializations

    Creating an effective web developer resume can be challenging given the diverse skills in multiple languages, frameworks, and technologies required. This guide breaks down essential elements for tailored resumes based on different web dev specializations and career stages. From front-end to full-stack, J2EE, Java, PHP, ASP.NET developers, and career levels ranging from freelance to senior positions—each resume should emphasize relevant skills, notable projects, and specific proficiencies to catch hiring managers' attention.

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    Avatar of bytebytegoByteByteGo·2y

    EP127: 20 Popular Open Source Projects Started or Supported By Big Companies

    This post highlights 20 popular open-source projects supported by major companies such as Google, Meta, Microsoft, Netflix, and RedHat. It also includes a system design refresher, listing key topics like the differences between HTTP versions, a cheatsheet for UML class diagrams, and tools to convert code into beautiful diagrams. Additionally, there are discussions on unusual HTTP status codes and free NoSQL training opportunities.

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    Avatar of communityCommunity Picks·2y

    7 Best Remote Job Boards to Land Your Next Dev Work in 2024

    If you're looking for dev work in 2024, avoid large job aggregators like Indeed and LinkedIn, and try niche remote job boards. Recommended boards include Otta, Cord, Wellfound, Remote OK, We Work Remotely, JS Remotely, and 4 Day Week. These offer curated job listings, great UX/UI, and various helpful features to streamline your job search.

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    Avatar of bytebytegoByteByteGo·2y

    EP125: How does Garbage Collection work?

    Garbage collection is a crucial automatic memory management feature used in many programming languages. Java offers multiple garbage collectors tailored to different scenarios, Python employs reference counting alongside a cyclic collector to handle circular references, and GoLang utilizes a concurrent mark-and-sweep garbage collector to minimize application pauses. Additional topics include tools for designing fault-tolerant systems and key system design trade-offs.

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    Avatar of substackSubstack·2y

    Design a URL Shortener - System Design Interview

    A URL shortener service converts long URLs into shorter, unique aliases that redirect to the original URLs, useful for cleaner links on social media. The design involves high availability, low latency, scalability for millions of requests, and security measures. Key components include load balancers, application servers, a URL generation service, a redirection service, and a database. Capacity and storage estimations outline the service’s infrastructure needs. Various strategies for URL generation, custom aliasing, link expiration, and analytics tracking are discussed. Important considerations for scalability, availability, edge cases, and security are addressed.

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    System Design Interview: Design Twitter (X)

    This post discusses the design of a Twitter-like app, covering functional and non-functional requirements, API endpoints for key features like tweeting and user interactions, and strategies for scalable, read-heavy systems. Key components include client apps, load balancers, API servers, relational databases, caching solutions, object storage, and CDNs. The post also explores techniques for database scaling through read replicas and sharding, and the use of message queues for handling peak loads.

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    Avatar of javarevisitedJavarevisited·2y

    How to Design WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger? [Solved]

    Learn how to design a messaging application like WhatsApp or Facebook Messenger for a system design interview. This guide outlines the key steps, including requirements gathering, data storage choices, API design, and high-level system architecture. It also suggests tools and technologies such as MySQL, AWS S3, Redis, and WebSockets to efficiently build and scale the system. The post emphasizes the importance of a structured approach to leave a strong impression in interviews.

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    Avatar of bytebytegoByteByteGo·2y

    EP123: What is a Load Balancer?

    A load balancer distributes network or application traffic across multiple servers to ensure availability, reliability, and performance. There are different types of load balancers, including hardware, software, cloud-based, Layer 4, Layer 7, and Global Server Load Balancing. Load balancers improve scalability and help manage large-scale applications efficiently. The post also touches on various design patterns for Kubernetes and highlights a sponsored service by QA Wolf for improved QA cycles.

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    Avatar of workchroniclesWork Chronicles·2y

    (comic) Email vs. Meeting

    Work Chronicles presents a comic that humorously explores the differences between emails and meetings, shedding light on common workplace communication challenges. Subscribe for more comics about work, powered by love and lots of coffee.

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    Avatar of systemdesigncodexSystem Design Codex·2y

    Database Sharding

    Sharding is a method for horizontally scaling databases by partitioning data into smaller, manageable pieces, known as shards. It can be implemented logically within the same server or physically across different servers. Key-based, range-based, and directory-based sharding are some strategies used depending on the needs. Each has its benefits and drawbacks, and the choice depends on whether read or write optimization is prioritized. Sharding can help improve performance by reducing the quantity of data each query needs to handle but also introduces complexity and potential hotspots.

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    Avatar of devtoDEV·2y

    How I got a job at AWS

    Transitioning from a mid-level developer to securing a dream job at AWS requires diligent preparation. Key steps include studying coding challenges, attending Amazon's interviewing workshop, developing stories for Amazon's Leadership Principles, learning and applying useful design patterns, understanding trees and O(n) notation, and preparing thoughtful questions for the interviewer. Taking extensive notes and practicing adaptability are crucial for success. The interview process may involve phone screening, coding tests, and several in-person interviews focused on system and software design.

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    Avatar of bytebytegoByteByteGo·2y

    EP124: How does SSH work?

    SSH (Secure Shell) is a protocol for securely connecting to remote machines over an unsecured network. It encrypts connections and offers various authentication and data transfer mechanisms. SSH-2, standardized by the IETF, features three main layers: Transport, Authentication, and Connection. The Transport Layer ensures secure communication, the Authentication Layer verifies user identities, and the Connection Layer multiplexes encrypted communication into multiple channels.

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    Avatar of bytebytegoByteByteGo·2y

    EP126: The Ultimate Kafka 101 You Cannot Miss

    This edition of the ByteByteGo newsletter covers several key topics, including a guide to understanding Apache Kafka, tips for efficient API design, an overview of AWS Services, and an advertisement for QA Wolf, an automated testing solution. Kafka is detailed with its core concepts like messages, topics, partitions, producers, consumers, clusters, and use cases. The AWS Services cheat sheet simplifies the exploration of AWS's expansive offerings. Additionally, the newsletter includes 8 practical tips for better API design.

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    Avatar of youtubeYouTube·2y

    Job Hunting Madness: Why can't I find a job?

    The job market in 2024 is extremely competitive, with many applicants facing rejections and long application processes. Factors contributing to this include companies searching for 'unicorn' candidates, a saturated market, layoffs, and advancements in AI. Enhancing LinkedIn profiles, optimizing resumes, and considering freelance work are recommended strategies for job seekers. Despite the tough conditions, persistence and adaptation are key.

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    Avatar of javarevisitedJavarevisited·2y

    DesignGurus.io vs Codemia.io? Which is Best for System Design Interview Preparation?

    This post reviews and compares DesignGurus.io and Codemia.io, two popular platforms for system design interview preparation. DesignGurus.io is known for its comprehensive theoretical content like the 'Grokking' series, while Codemia.io offers extensive practice problems, interactive learning features, and community feedback. The post highlights the strengths of each platform and includes a detailed feature and pricing comparison to help users decide which suits their learning style better.

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    Avatar of beabetterdevBe A Better Dev·2y

    Learn Docker & Deploy to AWS - Beginner Tutorial

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    Avatar of TechWithTimTech With Tim·2y

    Build an Entire AI Application in ONE Hour (TypeScript/React/AI/LLMs)

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    Avatar of lobstersLobsters·2y

    My Software Bookshelf

    The post shares a curated list of impactful books that have significantly influenced the author’s programming journey. It includes recommendations for understanding complex computer science topics, effective writing for engineers, programming paradigms, and insights into the evolving roles within software engineering. Each book is positioned with personal experiences and benefits, ranging from foundational concepts in computer design to practical advice for professional growth.

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    Avatar of workchroniclesWork Chronicles·2y

    (comic) Promotions and Stretch Assignments

    The comic illustrates scenarios involving promotions and stretch assignments in the workplace, emphasizing their impact on career growth and work culture.

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