Newsletters

Building a BitTorrent client from the ground up in Go

January 12, 2020

This issue features a deep dive into building a BitTorrent client in Go, practical tips for exiting Vim, insights on technical writing, and a case study on DigitalOcean's journey to reduce database connections. Explore.

Functors - What are they?

January 05, 2020

This issue covers essential topics for developers: the utility of functors, ensuring readable code, effective testing practices, insights on the sudo command, and a debate on work-life balance in tech success.

An overview of direct memory access

December 29, 2019

This issue delves into key tech topics: understanding direct memory access, the implications of flawed Navy technology, insights into database internals, and the overlap between software and hardware programming.

SQL Murder Mystery

December 22, 2019

In this issue, dive into the SQL Murder Mystery for a fun learning experience, discover the impact of poor developer onboarding on startups, and explore email authentication methods. Plus, insights on bug prediction and tracking pixels.

Why databases use ordered indexes but programming uses hash tables

December 15, 2019

Explore the latest newsletter featuring insights on ordered indexes vs. hash tables, building a search engine from scratch, TikTok's privacy issues, clarifying authentication vs. authorization, and bridging the gap between user needs and programming tools.

The most copied StackOverflow snippet of all time is flawed!

December 08, 2019

This issue features insights on the most flawed Stack Overflow snippet, a guide to using Linux commands for data science, a comparison of version control systems, and reflections on the monotony of coding.

How does a video codec work?

December 01, 2019

This week’s newsletter dives into video codecs, simplifying AWS services, mastering estimation, exploring future paths for developers, and fostering collaboration between designers and engineers. Don’t miss it.

htop explained

November 24, 2019

This issue explores the intricacies of htop, dives into writing USB drivers for vintage devices, and shares insights on performance tuning, Excel 97 quirks, and SQL optimization pitfalls. Discover valuable tips and tricks.

Surviving Software Dependencies

November 17, 2019

This week's newsletter dives into software dependencies, demystifies DKIM, shares insights on effective developer mentoring, and tackles data processing challenges. Plus, a personal story about booking frustrations.

An Illustrated Guide to OAuth and OpenID Connect

November 10, 2019

This week’s newsletter dives into OAuth and OpenID Connect, explores the highlights of Git 2.24, and examines the impact of binary space partitioning in Doom. Plus, discover Figma's custom multiplayer tech and the Circuit Breaker pattern.

An Illustrated Guide to Some Useful Command Line Tools

November 03, 2019

This issue features insightful articles on useful command line tools, the challenges of text editing, the impact of code, misapplications of XML, and a programmer's journey through embarrassing mistakes. Dive in and learn.

Lesser Known Coding Fonts

October 27, 2019

This week’s issue explores fascinating coding fonts, an updated salary calculator for developers, innovative solutions to buffet line inefficiencies, a dynamic R-tree library in Elixir, and what college developers should really focus on.

OWASP Top 10 Vulnerabilities List — You’re Probably Using It Wrong

October 20, 2019

This week’s issue dives into security with the OWASP Top 10, explores cURL's capabilities, compares WebSockets and Server-Sent Events, discusses lock-in pitfalls, and unpacks Bash completion. Stay informed and enhance your skills.

SQL queries don't start with SELECT

October 13, 2019

This week's issue features essential insights for developers and designers, covering SQL query practices, design habits, overcoming programming challenges, testing in production, and mastering deep work amidst distractions.

Text Rendering Hates You

October 06, 2019

This issue dives into the complexities of text rendering, explores the power of abstraction in software development, shares insights on promoting within engineering, and tackles the challenges of expanding a legacy application.

What broke the bank

September 29, 2019

This issue dives into a disastrous IT migration that compromised billions of records, explores the rise and challenges of serverless tech, and uncovers secrets from early video games, plus insights on HTTP/3's evolution.

Ten Principles for Growth as an Engineer

September 22, 2019

This issue dives into vital insights for engineers, covering growth principles, effective code reviews, remote work tips, a senior engineer's checklist, and the importance of being product-minded. Level up your engineering game.

What a Senior Staff Software Engineer Actually Does

September 15, 2019

This week's newsletter features insights on the role of Senior Staff Software Engineers, enhancing code reviews, tips for effective reviews, a candid look at Googled queries, and key questions for reverse interviews.

Good Code Design From Linux/Kernel

September 08, 2019

In this issue, explore the intricacies of Linux code design, discover tweaks for faster SQL queries, tackle Google interview problems, master curl exercises, and ponder the enduring reliance on COBOL in critical systems.

Avoid Premature Optimization

September 01, 2019

This issue dives into key topics for developers: avoiding premature optimization, the importance of documentation in software architecture, and insights from experienced engineers on career growth and memory safety.