Work Chronicles·1y(comic) 10X Engineers
A comic strip from Work Chronicles humorously portrays the concept of 10X engineers - those incredibly productive and highly efficient developers. Made with love and lots of coffee, the comic delves into the myths and realities of such outstanding professionals.
bigboxSWE·1yThe Most Annoying People in Tech
The post humorously critiques various annoying personas in the tech industry, including influencers, salespeople, and product managers. It highlights how some individuals prioritize monetary gain over genuine interest in technology. The piece wraps up with a sponsored message promoting Brilliant, an educational platform fostering critical thinking skills.
Saiyan Growth Letter·1yRed and Green flags when interviewing for a startup
When interviewing for a startup, it's important to recognize both positive and negative indicators. Green flags include transparency, respectful treatment, meeting potential teammates, practical interview processes, and clear business models. Red flags to be wary of are vague answers, toxic behavior, impractical interview processes, slow communication, lack of team interaction, and unclear financial stability. Pay attention to patterns and trust your observations throughout the process.
Cassidy's blog·1yEnd of an era with Stack Overflow
Cassidy Williams has announced her departure from the Stack Overflow newsletter and podcast after nearly six years of contribution. She reflects on her journey, from the inception of the newsletter to becoming a regular podcast co-host. The decision comes as her team members reorient towards new projects, marking the end of a significant chapter in her career.
Stefan Mischook·1yJava Jobs 2025?
The post discusses the future of Java development jobs, highlighting that most Java work involves maintaining and expanding existing legacy systems rather than developing new projects. It explains that large corporations continue to use Java due to the high cost and risk associated with replacing well-established systems. Modernization efforts focus on enhancing legacy applications in non-intrusive ways, utilizing patterns like the facade pattern to avoid breaking existing code.
Medium·1yWhy Are All the Smart People So Bad at History?
The post critiques the tendency of highly intelligent individuals, especially within rationalist and technocratic circles, to oversimplify history by treating it as a series of abstract models rather than complex narratives. It warns against the dangers of this flattened historical consciousness, emphasizing the importance of understanding history in a nuanced and detailed way to avoid misinterpretations and poor decision-making for the future.
