Newsletter testimonials

About once a year I send a feedback poll to newsletter subscribers. Here are all their responses from 2021. You can judge for yourself 😊

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

No one

Your perfect plan won't survive contact with the user. Best to try fast and see what happens. Fix if it's worth fixing.

I like when share about real issues (not technical) have faced

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

It was a while ago, I don't remember 😅 but usually it's because I don't read emails often so they just fill up my inbox. I always read yours though!

To back myself with a senior mindset

The senior mindset stuff and product/business stuff

It makes it easier to articulate what I'm looking for when I hire engineers

Yes, it's wholesome good content

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

great software engineering tips and things to think about

thinking about how I should approach my career in software engineering

yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

I am an angular developer

'Experience' lessons

Writing style

yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

none

Wake up to have a senior mindset

When I learn new principles to grow as a developer

I thank this newsletter because it helped me to get my dream job

Great content that will help you to become a better dev

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

New point of view

It's straightforward, easy to read and regular

makes me think about things differently

yes, definitely

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

the senior mindset

mental models for being a team player

react tips

yeah

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

None

Anything about technology

Many viewpoints

Tell me the latest movements

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

I didn't really need something else to read

sometimes things are worth at least skimming

worthwhile information, not too salesy.

sure. they are informative.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Dev growth tips

Tone and insights

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

nothing

somehow on the internet

things that follow on being a senior which very few info is available out there

senior mindset

love how you write posts on senior mindset and how to grow and be a senior

⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Get some impressions about Web development

See 2.

See 2.

Only when he uses React.js

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Senior dev tips, interesting thoughts in general, job and career tips

Fun, quirky

Yes, is useful

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Business and developer decisions

Short and sweet

Yes, because you can learn something in a few minutes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Happily subscribed for a while

Lots of great anecdotes and loving yor views on things. Got 22 years experience in the field and still los to learn :)

I love the writing style, and topics covered

The free beer is great!

Yes indeed - if I subscribe then I recommend. I don't subscribe to much

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

I subscribed without knowing what kind of emails i would get. Maybe show examples?

Some nice coding styles, and how some things can be.

When they are straight to the point, and when they contain nice illustrations

Yes, i learn from it

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

none

that I should not fuck up to earn trust :)

I'ts honest and without unnecessary sizzle

yup, cuz a lot of value is here

⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

I didn't hesitate. I neva frizz.

How to code in React and other interesting topics especially the ones on senior engineer mentality.

Relevant and precise, and not too spammy.

New ideas and ways to approaching items.

Yes, very helpful information.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Seniority

Encouraging flavor

Technical decisions

Yes. It will help them to improve their developer mindset

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None. After a friend send me the first link about the senior mindset I subscribed

I like the whole senior perspective. How you talk about value, not only for the company, but for my. I am learning to think more about what I do and how I do. I am starting to see my experience in a new light

Talks about career and how be the best. I am looking for improvement and the way I do the things

I like to see content from different places, like podcasts and books. Really useful

Yes! I see in a great wey to improve my self over my career

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

I wasn't sure about the frequency

A lot, tons of stuff that's really practical

The tone is nice and light

I get a view on things that I do work with but that I maybe don't think enough about

Yep, because I think people I know would both like it and find it useful

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

that I wouldnt read them

best practices, latest approaches to writing frontend code, cool libraries, job market

witty and informative

yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

Didn't know who you were at first, wary of spam

Lots of good insight into React & software engineering

Sharing from personal experiences

⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

I'm lazy sh💩t

Brevity

A larger sort of perspective on developer profession in general

Yes, it is entertaining too

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

I this period I don't have time for that, but maybe next year

Modern web standards & how to work in the industry

I like your point of view and also technical content and articles you write

Yes, absolutely. Because the quality of content and different areas touched

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Was afraid it doesn't turn into another sales spam as most other newsletters do, good job Swizec!

Lots of tips and tricks about React/TS/Career

honesty and transparency

it's a nice async way for me to keep up to date with what's going on in JS world (from a top down perspective)

sure, it's been useful for me - and it got recommended to be by a friend ;)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, …)

Didn’t know I could subscribe to anything other then emails.

Mindset of senior developers.

More of the same please. I think its excellent.

Building confidence I can do things myself. Learning new stuff. See things from othe angles.

See previous

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Loads. Originally react-specific stuff but other, more 'general' software/career things too

The writing style - it's concise and you tend to cover a lot of subjects/areas that are interesting for me

Learning new aspects of react and the eco-system, seeing the career path of another software developer

Yes, although most of my friends aren't programmers.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

your work wasn't much discussed on other js newsletters

thing or two about data viz and abusing react

casual tone

I've became somewhat focused in my dev career

I do not have friends that are programmers

from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Who the heck is Swisec and why should I care?

React, Dev life, work-life dichotomy.

It has Swizec's unique voice which is fun and real. Sorry I spelt your name wrong the last time.

Other benefits...Business thinking for devs, I guess.

I would if they are into the things I'm into.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

none

Mostly mental tips about shifting from a short-term, code-related view to a more long-term, management and business oriented view

It's short to read, scoped on small, digestible points, and packed with relatable insights

I'm starting to sound smarter quoting you at work :)

A dev friend for sure

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Over the years I've subscribed to a LOT of newsletter and not all of them helped me became a better engineer. So I guess the only hesitation I had when subscribing was : "Is it worth ?"

Quite a lot actually ! But what comes immediatly to mind are these two topics : - how to change my mindset to become a better engineer, - how to talk about salary with my hierarchy

The mails are clean, the frequency is perfect to me, it's not trying to sell me something

Yes, and I have ! Finding a good newsletter isn't an easy thing. There's a lot of stuff out there but quality is hard to find

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Don't want my email to fill up with stuff that I do not have time to react :-)

What's "in", behavioural attitude, solution oriented focus, fun facts, useful coding tips,..

Reasonable length & interesting content

-

Yes, there are sometimes very useful insights about stuff that I couldn't say better myself :-)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

not lengthy email

believe in yourself and start working on react or other FE framework that you know

inspirational facts about SE or development

motivate to learn react

yes, for inspirational post and dev idea

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

none

senior mindset series and also advanced reactjs stuff.

senior mindset

yes, there are not enough blogs catering to senior developers

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

A lot of interesting React stuff. I'm less interested in the senior content .

React discussions

Yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Different ways to look at coding and career

they are fun to read

yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

None at all. Discovered your words and joined right up.

Interesting insights from your experience, and thought worms. Always good to get someone else's perspective.

See answer to question 3. But your writing style is very easy to read. No BS. Nice and natural. Lots of good points.

I'm here for the insights and points of view that I can take away and think about.

Absolutely! Why? Because if I like it then it's worth recommending.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Already subscriber for years

Mindset, even before "senior mindset" series

directness, real-life situations

general knowledge about working in really big companies

Yes, because it rocks. But in fact - mostly no, because they don't know english well enough :(

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

A lot

Career advices, talking about salaries and how to improve as an engineer.

Sure. Its a good read.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Real life experience

Fast, informative, fun

New tech or approach discovered

Sure

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Lack of time to read all

Lots of technical stuff and insights on work life

Clear and friendly tone

Yes. Because there is no bla bla.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, …)

no hesitation, i can't even remember, how and why i subscribed 😆

I learned about the dev mindset, about opinions, most of them i liked.

to not be wearing blinkers

i like to discuss about your topics with my dev-friends

yes, because i like your way of doing, writing news

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

None

React and Developers daily struggles

Content

Stay updated

yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Stuff no one talks about.

Focus on real world scenario

knowledge

Yes, it's great.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

nothing

to be cool

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None, I’m quick to subscribe and unsubscribe. I’m still here so that’s a good thing :))

I learnt quite a few things about becoming a senior. It’s also inspiring to see the journey of a fellow ‘balkanian’.

I love the money related discussions and anything that can help me be a higher paid dev

I’m not sure, I consume content for its long-term value 🤷🏻‍♂️

Yeah, I’d recommend to my few friends involved in tech. For the same reasons I read it, I think it will help long-term with maximizing my career.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Everybody can _say_ they have good newsletters

Need to set better goals and there are people willing to help ( guess there IS some truth to SMART goals vs MBA Bro speak )

Conversational tone

Learning to think like a developer from a larger company

Yes, I enoy the tone and they have the proper level of technical know how vs why

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Didn't really have a hesitation.

Mainly about having a strong why and vision for your career to help your progression.

I liked the stories being attached the lessons being told.

Got introduced to some interesting ideas to explore.

I would. I think especially for younger engineers, there are a lot of good things to learn about how to improve there.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

I don't like subscribing to things. This seemed worth it.

How am I on my worst day? That's profound. And the idea that I will someday have to work myself out of the coding seat to get into a "senior" seat.

Voice and tone of the emails are refreshing compared to all the other subscriptions I have to read for news and info.

Staying up to date with React, good laughs.

I have. It's a fresh look on coding and high-level concepts like career advancement, without sounding to business-y or stale.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Senior dev mindset and pathway for my career.

The real world examples that he provides. Very insightful

Yes. It is legit and honest.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

I do subscribe

me answer no helpful maybe but over last few years lots

about react

pssshh hmm more stuff on my radar

I would if I knew frinds in this kinda dev work

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Senior engineer mindset

Practical advice for personal and technical growth

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

No hesitation subscribing to the person (whom I consider) as one of the brightest mind in software engineering.

The mindset of always pushing yourself to learn mastery and seniority beyond technology.

Timely topics that can really help boost your career and technical thinking.

Being up to date with what I consider as very applicable in the life of a lifelong software engineer.

Yes. The newsletter is a gold mine of technology, senior and open thinking and transparency.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

can't remember, but I enjoy the no-nonse peak into the life of a sr eng

twitter or PH ? can't remember either :s

no-nonsense approach and peak into life of snr eng

nothing rly tangible as i'm not an eng, but definitely some insights (& laughs)

Yes, especially if they're going on a technical career path

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

NOne

More about the senior mindset and react

the honesty and transparency

same as above

yep, listed above

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

The tone

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Tips about being a senior engineer and how to adopt the mindset

Interviews with other people

N/A

Yes, good tips about being an engineer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Serverless stuff, global knowledge about the tech world

Funny , easy to read, front end or full stack related

⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

will the time spent be worthwhile

that I need more energy :P

finding new approaches to things

none, so far

no, not time efficient

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None.

Gaining insights from a different perspective.

The varied content

Yes, if they had an interest in programming or developtment

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

none but sometimes info overload from all emails keeps me from reading yours

you are an outsider point of view that challenges my thinking

novel, unbiased approach that challenges preconceptions/status quo

links and discussion on things I did not know about

Yes. Because it breaks up groupthink complacency

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

I hate email digests with a passion

A ton about the senior mindset, efficiency, management

The way they are written. Love your style

Motivation

Absolutely. One of the best resources out there for devs and their team leads

⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

mmm just observing what is he doing :-)

mmm the style?

mmm not sure

yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, …)

None

Forget

Senior series

Become better senior developer

Yes. Unique view and short and focus content

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

No hesitation when I signed up. A former colleague retweeted your article on working at Google or sth

Taking more ownership and being more involved

Can relate to most of the things.

N/a

Yes. I feel they help one adjust their mindset in terms of how they work and relate with other stakeholders. Makes one have a senior mindset

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

I did not.

Insights about my career.

Mindset about Senior Engineer.

Big Picture for my career.

Yes. Excelent topics.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

No hesitation!

Career tips and coding tips

The informative content

Trends in programming

Yes. What's there to lose by having an informative newsletter delivered to your inbox?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Technical debt can be managed and be used in an advantageously

Frank, sincere, and down-to-earth. Has a personal voice.

Re-examination of old ideas and legacy flows

Yes. To become a better coder with better practices

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Lot of tips to apply in my career

The general tips about growing and personal tips

Stay update

Sure, it is a good way to keep learning

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

none

need to ship without waiting for 'perfection'

practical advice on software development

engineers mindset, reasons for timely deployment

Yes. It is informative on practical application solutions

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

inbox clutter build

intengible stuff about life in dev field. Serverless.

cheerful knowledge drops. Has opinion.

General window into what another dev is doing

I have - usually a specific data point I think would interest them.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None!

I feel like with each newsletter I read I'm slowly growing into a wiser, more mature web developer.

His insights into the daily problems of web development (hiring devs, refactoring your codebase, learning from others' mistakes, etc)

Swizec's style of writing is easily digestible and entertaining

Yes! It will 100% make you a better web developer

⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

tech lead mission ; modern stuff from san francisco tech companies

neat, examples, talks to me, good length (not too short, not too long)

links sometimes

yes. to learn from an experienced tech guy who managed tech but also business/communication side

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, …)

trends, experiences

someone elses similar view on my own experiences

joy while reading

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, …)

Uff, je bilo tako dolgo nazaj da se ne spomnim. Verjetno ni bilo kaj dosti zadržkov, ker te poznam še iz faksa.

Na kakšen način se lahko uporabi različna orodja/tehnologije katerih sicer ne uporabljam.

Tvoji pogledi na stanje v industriji. Prigode in nauki na dejanskih projektih.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

A few things about senior mindset

That is honest advice and the quality of your examples

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

no hesitation

I learned about 'pro/senior' mindset. The hair stylist who just 'makes it look good' type analogy is brilliant. I liked the discussion about position statements! All the React content is cool too. All around awesome stuff.

Mindset advice!!!!!

The React and coding tips are great. It helps me keep up to date with new stuff coming out

YES. Swizec's advice is solid, practical pro advice. I've been able to apply the mindset advice and have found it useful in my own career

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

It’s an email list…

Really awesome tech, mental health, productivity tips

Writing style is like talking to a friend

Not sure

Absolutely!! Great content!!

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

none because i followed on twitter

i dont read them much but would still like to keep on receiving - i feel if I were younger and looking for a job they would be a lot more valuable to me

good advice for newbies

as he addresses those that are maybe new-ish to programming these same people sit on my introductory-level courses so it helps me relate and give pep talks/vibe up during courses

yes totally. knows what he's talking about

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, …)

None really

React content and various career navigation things

It's generally an entertaining blend of narratives and insights

I have, I think it's useful for people making sense of their career path

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

The articles about React Query, GraphQL and "Better tooling won't fix your API" were very informative and insightful. I like the "big picture" approach in them: seeing things in context, comparing a library/tool/technique with others, etc. The "senior mindset" series was also interesting, but I didn't buy the 29 USD

See previous answer

It is always good to get to know a new personal point of view about this whole madness which is the software industry ;-)

See my previous answers

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

didnt know the person who he was, only the serverless book

some management stuff, how to make decisions and how to say no sometimes

personal thoughts

change of mindset in progress

yes, reasons before

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Lots of insights

Not to long, lots of substance

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Unconventional ideas. Engineering with the focus on engineers.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

none

Some interesting stuff about react, the canvas, perspectives on being a senior SDE, reminders about keeping that perspective and probably more that I don't recall atm.

I enjoy the peek into your mind on topics I might not encounter, but sometimes do encounter.

Just a reminder that when I'm frustrated with issues at the job, others have encountered those same issues.

Yes. It's a good balance between pragmatism and idealism.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

I didnt

"Strangler Pattern", react query for expensive operations

authenticity

yes, and I do

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

no hesitation beyond adding another newsletter to my inbox

switching mindset from junior to senior

light tone but really insightful

changing the way i think about how i work and the value i provide

yes - for the mentioned reasons

⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, …)

None

Some react tidbits (mostly)

The lighthearted tone and concise info delivery

None more than i can think about rn

Yes, because they're fun

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

worth it? is. the. content. worth. it?

i like the way you think. certain angles. topics are always treated very deeply

the view of a pro

deep insides

yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Mindset

Opinions

Yes, to get some perspective

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Don't remember actually

Also don't remember :) Some dev news aggregator newsletter I guess. Or hackernews, or lobsters

No bulshit

Got me thinking more about directions to take in my career

Yes.. It is funny, friendly, and full with good advices

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None, Already knew from Twitter

Scratch my head more often and give a more deeper thought on may software development aspects

It is light even with more tech/deep content

Yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

I didn't know whether it would be a valuable use of my time to read it. Some newsletters are unhelpful and I just want something short and sweet.

Different ways to take more ownership of your career path

I like the emails that are quick and to the point but are still saying something new.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

one should always hesitate before subscribing

idk sorry

How relatable it is (to my career & the thoughts I have on it & the direction I want to take it) and how easy to read it is (thanks for emojis & short paragraphs)

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

I hadn't heard of swizec, but gave it a shot

Interesting thoughts about job trajectories and tidbits about various coding things

Thoughtful and thought provoking

Perspectives on problems from someone with different professional experience

Yes, I find myself reading them all so I imagine others would as well

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Steps to advancing my career

The raw honesty

None I can think of atm

Yeah

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, …)

none

that it's possible to write great, useful emails consistently

interesting perspectives from your own experience

yes, for the same reason I like it

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Happy to be a subscriber, only hesitation is cluttering my inbox but I like the swizec emails

Good tips about engineering management, serverless, react, and JavaScript

Senior mindset and management ideas

Not sure. The react/js/senior web developer focus is exactly what I’m interested in, but it may be a bit different than what my friends want

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Really great coding advice and techniques

Coding techniques

Yes. He is knowledgable

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

The thoughts and experiences of a fellow dev

Honest and frank

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Lot's of tech that I'm behind on.

When you discuss tech that I'm interested in.

It reminds me to study including studying the email itself. The technical discussions.

Yes. To grow tech knowledge.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None. I subscribe to many devs lists

He replies. He's nice. A little tech...but we're into different things rn

I like swiz so I keep up. Maybe I get something maybe not...

None. Mostly I don't completely read them. Scan and see, then move on

I don't recommend emails.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

None

Can't remember.

I think I'm probably not completely the target audience but it's great to read another point of view

Additional insight

Sure. I think a lot of people are missing some of the pieces that the series highlights

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

too much information from many sources but I don't want to unsubscribe... did I make an unsubscribe request?

engineering stuff, stuff that is hard to get, and more in a remote setting

content, concise and to the point

learning stuff from an experienced developer

yes, if they want to learn more

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

No hesitation

learning about React, software dev and the business of dev, and Serverless

sense of humor, knowledge of the biz

A lot of useful and pertinent info like the newsletter today on serverless providers

Yes, if I had friends. Very informative and useful

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

had none

It had widened my perspectives, I got much confidence and knowledge

The tone, how it's written

Advises, I bought a recommended book because of it

Definitely

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

I'm actually not an engineer or a dev in my professional work.

What I really take away is how transposable the senior mindset is to other professions. I have spent most of my career in sales.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Probably none but I actually don't remember. It was too long ago 😅

Tons of react, d3 and senior mindset tips

Straight to the point. Full of genuine work stories that I can relate to. And even though I'm not et your level, we are almost at the same age, so your problems are or will be mine. Plus, i really like your "get shit done first, talk tech later "way of seeing things

Your bike rides 😃 (or is it on twitter)

Yes sure. Mentionned you plenty of time at work. Relevant for any wannabe senior/d3/react developer

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Being spammed with general tips that were not relatable and possibly come from a place of implied ego, "as an xyz super 10x dev let me tell you that if you don't know react or blah blah you're behind bro"

That specificity, direction, focus can make a long lasting impact time over time

Small digestible chunks that are relatable and help me answer how to be and feel that I am a senior engineer

Sharing of resources that may help me that I can review on my own

Maybe. I don't often suggest things to folks without their solicitation. Nothing against the newsletter.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

I get too many emails already, and a few other coding-based ones, so overload

The blue bird

It's very relevant and written with insight and wit

Learning about becoming a senior engineer as a junior

If they're a React dev, yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

No hesitation 0.o

A lot about dev life as a junior dev

His humor:)

I would and why not?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

dont remember

news things and things that i new intuitivly but made more explicit

the orientation towards the unspoken, the qualitatively difficult to decribe, in the background working, patterns

concrete things

yes because its more than just technical/propositional knowledge

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Not a JS dev but great way to stay on top of trends and frameworks worth knowing about. Honest opinion from actual working dev with no hype/buzzwords.

Informal, friendly nature. And the layout looks good on my phone which is where I’m reading 95% of time.

Links to cheat sheet and occasional other useful tool.

Yes. I suggested it to a couple interns on team who asked how know so much about different tech

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None whatsoever

Peopleware, career focus, pragmatism

Humor, candor, lateral thinking, no-nonsense

Definitely. Inspiring, fun reads.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None. Love your content - great informed experience and insight. Thanks for sharing!

Aside from the technical, the career tips provide great insight to uplift and help navigate the industry. Like having a bits of a mentor/coach..

All of it.

Some sense of direction, perspective.

Yes. Valuable career resource.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Large medical bills have the budget tight for a little while.

Lots of insightful tips and new ways at looking at work/career

The brevity - writing style is to the point without a lot of fluff

yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Perspectives of start-up life, how things don't always work first time round but keep trying! 💪

Informal style, easy to read, bitesize.

Learning about different technologies

Yes, for all the reasons mentioned previously

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Entrepreneur leadership senior stuff

Short, casual, not too hard selling, can get benefit from email - don’t have to follow link to something else online

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, …)

Actually, I had none. I remember you from the FRI days when you used to wear a hat with a card behind the ribbon. So I felt like I wanted to know what you are up to - here I am.

Primarily how you think about certain stuff - a senior SW engineer at a high paying job in SF

Transparency.

Gave me a different perspective on some architectural decisions I was making in my apps.

Yep. Because it's fun, it's filled with knowledge and it helps you understand the field better.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

that was years ago bro, I don't remember

new libraries, patterns, all kinda stuff

when it's about a discovery or lesson learned

gifs galore my guy

depends if they were a super nerd or not

⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

Signal to noise ration

Not sure, some good summaries of corporate life

There are jewels from time to time

?

Not likely. The articles are too long for the signal in them.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Senior mindset

Looking into a mind of senior person

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

I didn't haven't any hesitation. If I didn't like it, I can always unsubscribe, but I haven't :)

Navigating my career

The career stuff

yes - I think many engineers need help with career navigation

⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

i get a slight nudge to look into some of the concepts and ideas mentioned. it's a good way to fuzz my thoughts and makes me consider alternatives or new avenues.

that the whole thing is in one place and concise not a goddamn clickbait to the content with an attached hot take.

a good overview of things i'm not exposed to in my day to day.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

A lot

That it feels personal

Interesting articles

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

None really, subscribing was the easy part.

Probably not as much as more junior devs (I've got 25 years web dev experience, hi from GeoCities), but I learned to feel more confident in my decisions

No BS, straight shooting and unadulterated biased opinionism. Swizec feels how he does about things and doesn't apologize for what he does

It usually brings a big smile to my face to see it...

Yep, all day long. It's a wealth of experience and knowledge being shared very openly and honestly, even the bad stuff

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, …)

busy with other techs

your way of presenting tech info for frontend dev

current, provides updates, opinion on what to use/ not use, whats important / not important

sure

⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

would it be too spammy, or too specific (i.e. all about react instead of generic tech stuff)

umm...

When it's more general and advice oriented

n/a

not sure at this point

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a VP/Director/Manager

I learn a lot about transitioning from google-fu-ing code to actually coming up with some professional-grade solutions (or so I like to believe ha!)

Swizec's last line in the newsletter ofc. You are appreciated too!

randomly opening them up at 3am and realizing "dude wth I gotta think bigger"

Ofc. Why? It's really good! Did I mention the last line?

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

none

Attitude

I find them clever, even the technical ones (I don't work with react)

Definitely, it's one of my favourite newsletters

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None, it was way back when! 10 years ago I think.

Hard to define, but one of the ones I actually read fairly regularly. Ot at least skim through.

Style of writing. Easy and fun to read, even when the topic is advanced.

Getting to know what you are up to.

Probably not, because I couldn't say exactly what it would do for them... The only newsletter I recommend is Stark's one.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

none

dev lifetime

humor

XP

yes, for reasons before

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Career stories and tips.

Reading content quickly and often focused on one point.

Mostly because of the experienced view of everyday struggle in Software Engineering.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

thinking more about my future

your experience

yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Been subscribed for several years

Lots of React

Code examples and concept overviews

Insight into tech culture in Silicon Valley

Yes, it's great

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Senior stuff

Senior mindset

Id like to buy the react datavis but is still too expensive

Yes, already did

None

Javascript, React and Interacting in a team environment

I like the in-depth analysis posts. Especially the ones that go deeper into the issue you are writing about. I would like to see more of that.

Yes already did. I think they all get more value from it.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

How to be a better mentor, developer, professional.

Clear, well-written, easy to digest

Getting confidence in my skills/experience as a developer

Sure, great tips

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Too many subs already

Senior engineer Mindset

Tech stuff, senior engineer

Learn about latest in serverless

Yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

Your writings are very good and help me to learn a lot, I just sometimes feel that I don't have time to read them all because they are almost daily, but I think it's more of an organizational issue on my side 😅

Phew! I started following you since you were writing your Serverless book and well I'm still reading it and learning about it, plus Gatsby, React, and softskills, how to not only be a programmer but an engineer.

Everything

I don't know, maybe get to know you a little better 🤔

Yep, totally, because I have learned a lot from you and I believe that other people can too.

⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

the advice would be generic/vague, or too tech specific.

what value engineers add to an org, and how to build a career as opposed to climbing the ladder

long term perspectives which do not focus only on one aspect of career e.g. salary, roles etc.

the senior mindset series helps with gaining context around the industry

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

none really

different ways to approach problems. how to stand out as an engineer rather than a developer

easily digestible chunks of helpful info

timely info (talk about suspense when suspense was announced)

yes - I always send his articles to my husband who just started as a junior. super helpful info

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None. Heard good things

Thinking more about learning other than using tutorials and career

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

I already did.

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Serverless intro,not afraid of severless

Easy to parse

Up to date on serverless

Grow or die

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor

None

Ton of good stuff

The general writing style

Yes

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, …)