Swizec's read articles

Swizec's articles in the "read" category

I aim to write mindblowing emails with real insight into the career and skills of a modern software engineer. "Raw and honest from the heart!" as one reader described them.

Below are 25 articles filed under read. Enjoy ❤️

How one sentence guides your career

Unlock the secret to guiding your career with a powerful positioning statement. Learn to stand out in the job market and attract opportunities that align with your expertise and values.
May 31st, 2023

Software engineers, exercise, health, and productivity

Don't worry about the hype, just get some sun, some rest, and remember to hydrate.
March 31st, 2023

Done means Shipped

Don't overthink, just ship
March 17th, 2023

"If you're so good, why aren't you making 600k at BigTech?"

Swiz shares why he's not making the big bucks at a tech giant, from the soul-crushing grind of corporate to the funny money of tech compensation.
March 10th, 2023

Squash merge? Really!?

Learn why squash merging is your friend - from hating it to loving it! Squash merging helps you keep moving and focus on the work instead of recording the work.
January 27th, 2023

Reader question: How to grow 10+ years into your career?

For those wanting to stay hands-on, we recommend solving bigger better challenges with higher stakes and new problems.
January 16th, 2023

Can you stay a senior engineer forever?

Here's an idea that can take the pressure off your career: Yes, you can stay a senior software engineer forever. But how?
November 24th, 2022

Reader question: useReducer or XState?

Following up from my article about XState and Stately.ai, fellow reader S. asked if `useReducer` could ever be relevant when using state machines in React code. Yes! Here's how
November 11th, 2022

Reader question: Work at a big international or a local studio?

Fellow reader Frank writes in with a question about career moves and I thought my answer could help you too
October 20th, 2022

Reader question: Should you learn the latest hotness?

Great question. Common concern. *What if I get stuck in a technology that isn't hot??* Or worse, burn out re-learning every new thing 😱
September 22nd, 2022

Reader Question: What do collaborative teams look like?

New members on our team invariably say 2 things: 1. Wow I've never seen a team move this fast 2. This approach feels weird. I'm uncomfortable Teams like this are not common.
August 27th, 2022

Reader question: So about that perfect burndown chart ...

If your approach works so well, why isn't every team doing this?
August 6th, 2022

Reader question: Feeling guilt as a tech lead

Keep getting the guilt, that I'm not able to code, just running around for discussions and solving other issues, managing people. Any idea to manage all the fronts and get rid of this guilt?
July 23rd, 2022

Reader question: "When do you fix tech debt?"

Long time reader Phil asks when do you fix the tech debt you used to ship faster. Heroic efforts don't work. The real answer is "always" – a mindset of gardening.
August 17th, 2021