Tagged: Real Talk
4 articles on real talk.
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Staff Engineer Layoff Survival Guide: Lessons from 2008, 2020, 2023 — and Now
I've survived three tech recessions. Lost my job in one, held the axe in another. Now it's 2026 and the AI boom changed the rules. Here's the updated playbook.
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React Tooling 2024: Stop Using the Wrong Shit
After building 20+ React apps this year, here's what actually works and what's a waste of time. Spoiler: You're probably overengineering.
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The Food Truck Method: Building MVPs That Don't Suck
After building dozens of MVPs, I finally figured out why most turn into dumpster fires. Here's my framework for building fast without the regret.
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HIPAA Consent: What Engineers Actually Need to Know
I spent 3 months drowning in HIPAA documentation. Here's what actually matters for engineers building healthcare apps.
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