What Non-Programming AI Tools Do You Use? In today’s rapidly evolving tech landscape, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming an integral part of our daily workflows, even beyond traditional programming tasks. Many professionals are leveraging AI tools to minimize repetitive tasks and enhance …
Continue ReadingWhat’s Your Proudest Side Project? As software developers, we often find ourselves immersed in the world of client requirements, agile methodologies, and deadlines. Amid this whirlwind, side projects provide a sanctuary—a chance to explore, innovate, and learn without the constraints of corporate …
Continue ReadingAI-Powered Client Acquisition Tool for Recruiters After years in the recruitment industry—both in agencies and in-house—I found myself yearning for a solution to streamline the client acquisition process. The struggle of sifting through endless job postings and making cold calls to companies that …
Continue ReadingDoes PayPal Have a Cooldown for Software Engineering Roles? Hi Folks!! Recently, I went through an interview process for a Staff Engineer position in Full Stack development at PayPal. Unfortunately, I was not successful in passing the virtual onsite loop. After the interview, I reached out to the …
Continue ReadingDubai vs India SDE 2: A Comprehensive Comparison Introduction As a software engineer with four years of experience, I recently received two intriguing job offers: one in Dubai for 26,000 AED per month and another in Bangalore for 65 Lakh INR per annum at a FAANG company. Coming from Delhi, India, …
Continue ReadingEngineering Metrics Webinar: What Topics Do YOU Want to See? Welcome to our monthly Engineering Metrics Webinar, aptly titled “Hows & Whats of DORA,” where we bring together industry experts to share insights and practical knowledge on implementing engineering metrics effectively. As …
Continue ReadingExcited for My Upcoming Google iOS Interview Hey everyone! I’m thrilled to share that at the end of this month, I’ll be interviewing for an iOS role at Google — for the second time! As a new dad, I must say this time around feels like it’s five times harder 😰.
Continue ReadingFinally, I Realized Jira Tickets Aren’t Project Management!!! As a founder with extensive experience in engineering and product teams across various enterprises, I’ve noticed a recurring theme in project management: the ritualistic obsession with ticket statuses, column changes, and the …
Continue ReadingFollow Up: Internal Tools Team with Nothing to Do A while back, I wrote about how my team, dedicated to internal tools and developer experience, found ourselves in a perplexing situation: we had been left without any work to do for over three months. The Context As an internal tools/platform team, …
Continue ReadingHow to Transition into Roles with Unfamiliar Programming Languages Navigating the job market can be challenging, especially when you find yourself wanting to switch to a role that requires expertise in a programming language you haven’t professionally used. Many developers face this dilemma, …
Continue ReadingHow to Showcase Your Work as a Developer As a developer primarily focused on internal tools for companies, you might find yourself in a challenging situation when recruiters ask you to showcase your projects. This dilemma is not uncommon, especially for those whose work remains behind the corporate …
Continue ReadingJust Received Amazon OA Request — Tips for SDE II L5 Applicants in Canada As a software engineering candidate, receiving an Online Assessment (OA) request from Amazon can be both exciting and nerve-wracking, especially for a Level 5 (SDE II) position. If you’re relatively new to LeetCode but …
Continue ReadingLet’s Start a Movement: Display Password Rules Before Accepting Any Input Hello fellow engineers! It’s time for us to rise up against the tyranny of UX dominance. When displaying a “New Password Field,” we must insist that all the password rules are clearly visible before the user types a single …
Continue ReadingMissed Amazon OA Deadline by a Lot I recently encountered a situation that I never expected to find myself in: I missed the deadline for an Amazon Online Assessment (OA) by quite a significant margin. The assessment was sent to me on April 17th, and with a week to complete it, I thought I had plenty …
Continue ReadingOne Step Closer to Employment Today marks a significant milestone in my coding journey as I have successfully completed a total of 100 algorithm problems! 🎉 This achievement brings me immense satisfaction and a sense of accomplishment, as it reflects my dedication and commitment to improving my …
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