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How to get referrals for your dream job

How to get referrals to tech companies.

Ever since I started blogging and creating YouTube videos about software engineering career development, more people have reached out asking for help getting referrals to companies I’ve mentioned. Referrals can significantly boost your chances of landing an interview, so here’s…

Are referrals worth it?

Do referrals to tech companies work?

The short answer is yes, getting a referral for your job application is absolutely worth it. While some companies may not prioritize referrals, most (at least in my experience) give them significant weight. I can’t provide exact numbers to measure…

Should you have a LinkedIn as a Software Engineer?

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Landing a job in tech isn’t easy (and neither is getting that second one). That’s where LinkedIn comes in. Whether you love it or hate it, LinkedIn can quietly boost your career, help you land referrals, and keep you on recruiters' radar -- all without taking up much of your time. But is it really worth it for software engineers?

Ideas are worthless

What they do not tell you about saas ideas.
If you’ve been waiting for the perfect idea to start, here’s the truth: it doesn’t exist. Stop chasing unicorns and start building. The key to success lies not in what you plan but in what you do.

Building directory websites in 2024

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What exactly is a directory website? In the simplest terms, a directory website is a searchable collection of listings, often organized by categories, location, or specific criteria. Think Yelp for restaurants and local businesses or Angi for home services. The…

Rethinking Analytics: Balancing Privacy, Performance, and Essential Data

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As I build a directory of software engineering blogs, I’ve noticed a growing trend: more developers are choosing to turn off website analytics in favor of privacy and performance. It got me thinking about my own approach to tracking visitors. While I’ve ditched Google Analytics in favor of self-hosted Matomo, I’m also exploring simpler solutions like parsing raw access logs. In this post, I dive into the balance between respecting user privacy and still gathering the critical data needed to monitor the health and security of a website.