Career

Developer career advice from someone who hires.

2026-04-16

3 Developer Side Projects to Stop Building in 2026 (And What Works)

Which developer side projects help your career? A senior dev shares what gets skipped, what earns a second look, and 3 types that waste your time.

2026-04-02

Junior Developer Job Market AI: The Narrative Is Half-Right

The junior developer job market AI impact is real but misunderstood. A hiring manager breaks down what's changing, which skills matter, and where juniors are still getting hired in 2026.

2026-03-18

Developer Portfolios That Get Interviews: A Hiring Manager's Take

Most portfolio advice is written by developers. Here's what someone who hires actually looks at, skips, and wishes you'd stop doing.

2026-03-18

When to Leave Your First Developer Job (Not 2 Years)

Forget the '2 years minimum' rule. Real signals it's time to leave your first dev job — and signs you'd be leaving growth on the table.

2026-03-13

Junior to Senior Developer: Stop Coding, Start This

Stuck mid-level? A hiring manager explains the real junior to senior developer gap — judgment, communication, and restraint. Not technical skill.

2026-02-27

Code Reviews That Don't Suck: A Senior Dev's Guide

Code review best practices that focus on the human side. Real PR comment examples, giving and receiving feedback, from a senior dev who's seen it go wrong.

2026-02-25

How to Get Your First Developer Job in 2026 (From Someone Who Hires)

A hiring manager's honest guide to landing your first developer job in 2026. What actually stands out on resumes, portfolios, and interviews.