Career

Lessons Learned Speaking at Conferences

Speaking at conferences is equal parts exciting and terrifying. This article is a behind-the-scenes look at what the experience is like, and shares tips for getting started as a conference speaker.

Becoming a Software Developer Without a CS Degree

According to hundreds of people who have done it

A look at how hundreds of developers got their start in the industry despite not having a Computer Science or Software Engineering degree. We'll sort responses into 6 categories, and detail strategies that you can use to ensure you capture the attention of potential employers!

Effective Collaboration with Product and Design

On Being a Good Teammate

How we work with design can have a tremendous impact on our overall output, and yet we don't always treat it as very important. A look at how collaborating with design can supercharge our own productivity.

Finding your first remote job

As remote work becomes increasingly popular, I am frequently asked how to get started. This article shares everything I know about landing that first remote gig.

My experience as a remote worker

I've spent half of my career working remotely. This post chronicles those experiences, giving a real-world window into what it's like to work fully-remote as a software engineer.

Clever Code Considered Harmful

As engineers, it can be really satisfying for us to implement clever, terse solutions to problems, relying on advanced tricks and techniques. As a result, we often write code that is hostile and inaccessible to the junior folks on our team. This article makes the case that we should strive to write simple, accessible code, using the dumb old primitives that everyone knows.