Welcome to the “Software Engineer” category—a hub for new and aspiring software engineers eager to dive into the world of coding, development, and tech careers. Here, you’ll find everything from beginner guides to advanced tutorials, helping you build the skills needed to thrive in the fast-paced software industry. Whether you’re just starting or looking to level up, our articles, tips, and resources are designed to guide you on your journey.
Explore topics like programming languages, software development best practices, career advice, and more to kickstart your path to becoming a successful software engineer.
In my experience as a tech lead, I’ve seen too many early-stage startups overengineer their infrastructure just to “look legit”: setting up Kubernetes clusters when all they needed was to ship a working MVP fast. Here’s what I’ve learned after trying all the paths: 🚀 Fastest to get started: Use a PaaS like Vercel, Railway,…
Years ago, I built a love matchmaking platform for Indonesia using Java, Spring Framework, Wicket, and MongoDB. Users could create profiles and match based on preferences and location. At its peak, it reached customers in Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia, and hit around $2000 MRR. But here’s the hard truth: ❌ The codebase became hard to…
When I needed to ship an MVP quickly, I wanted to stay focused on the frontend, not spend time wiring up backend endpoints for every database operation. I chose Hasura, which exposes a GraphQL API instantly on top of a PostgreSQL database, giving you typesafe queries, mutations, and real-time subscriptions out of the box. ✅…
A while ago, I led a project using NestJS with Express as the default HTTP adapter. Wanting to optimize performance, we migrated to NestJS with Fastify, which promised better throughput and lower overhead. Here’s what happened: 🔍 The context:We were building internal tools and APIs where performance mattered, but not at hyperscale. As a tech…
So, you’re itching to build your first software project but don’t know where to start? Don’t worry; you’re not alone! Whether you’re fresh out of school or just getting into coding, taking that leap from learning to actually building something can feel like a massive jump. But guess what? It’s totally doable, and I’m here…
So, you’ve just graduated and are ready to dive into the world of software engineering—congrats! 🎓 Now, the big question: which programming languages should you focus on to land your dream job? With so many options out there, it can be tough to figure out where to start. Don’t worry, I’ve done the homework for…
So, you’ve just graduated—congrats! 🎓 The world of software engineering is wide open, and trust me, it’s an exciting place to be. But let’s be real, transitioning from student life to professional life can feel a bit overwhelming, right? Don’t worry, I’ve got your back. This guide is all about helping you kickstart your software…
