Swizec's articles in the "senior mindset" 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 5 articles filed under senior mindset. Enjoy ❤️
Software Engineering Lessons from Production
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The Tour of Duty approach to career
Quick note today to plant the seed of an idea I've always loved: The Tour of Duty.
What being an expert looks like
The blue sweater scene in 'Devil Wears Prada' is a masterclass in expertise
A lesson on expertise from a great mafia movie
You cannot make something good until you understand who you're making it for.
What to do when bugs are whack-a-mole
What do you do when every bug you fix creates 5 new bugs? You could laugh and move on, or realize it's a sign of bigger issues
Why you can't find an engineering coach
Wanna learn boxing? Join a gym, find a coach. Tennis player with a kink in your game? Find a coach. Software engineer with a missing skill? Google, random blogs, fun newsletters, dubious podcasts, noise on twitter 🤨
Software Engineering Lessons from Production
Join Swizec's Newsletter and get insightful emails 💌 on mindsets, tactics, and technical skills for your career. Real lessons from building production software. No bullshit.
"Man, love your simple writing! Yours is the only newsletter I open and only blog that I give a fuck to read & scroll till the end. And wow always take away lessons with me. Inspiring! And very relatable. 👌"