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Which IDEs do software engineers love, and why?

The Pragmatic Engineer

It’s been nearly 6 months since our research into which AI tools software engineers use, in the mini-series, AI tooling for software engineers: reality check. With that, let’s look at the most popular IDE startups, and why engineers prefer them over established tools like VS Code.

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Is Critical Thinking the Most Important Skill for Software Engineers?

The Pragmatic Engineer

When I think back on the software engineers I looked up to, they all shared this trait where they never took anything at face value. After the meeting, I asked other engineers in private who were nodding along if they knew what idempotency was. Some senior+ engineers loved using jargon, and used it all the time.

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Conversation with Sumeet, Software Engineer at Natwest Group

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Introduction Join us in this interview as Sumeet shares his background, journey as a former Data Scientist to a software engineer, and learn the captivating aspects of his current job. He provides insights into the future of data science and software engineering and offers valuable advice for career transitioners.

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Shutting Down My Job Board for Software Engineering Positions After 2.5 Years

The Pragmatic Engineer

I started The Pragmatic Engineer Job Board in October 2021. Context My initial motivation with the job board was to add a kind of "helpful monetization" to both my blog, and The Pragmatic Engineer Newsletter. On top of the ability to post jobs, they had access to The Pragmatic Engineer Talent Collective.

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New Study: 2018 State of Embedded Analytics Report

Why do some embedded analytics projects succeed while others fail? We surveyed 500+ application teams embedding analytics to find out which analytics features actually move the needle. Read the 6th annual State of Embedded Analytics Report to discover new best practices. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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Mentoring software engineers or engineering leaders

The Pragmatic Engineer

I get asked every now and then if I offer 1:1 mentoring for either software engineers or engineering managers or leaders. I collected much of the advice I have to offer for software engineers in The Software Engineer's Guidebook.

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What is a Senior Software Engineer at Wise and Amazon?

The Pragmatic Engineer

👋 Hi, this is Gergely with a bonus, free issue of the Pragmatic Engineer Newsletter. In every issue, I cover topics related to Big Tech and startups through the lens of engineering managers and senior engineers. Its biggest engineering hubs are London (UK,) Estonia, Austin (US,) Budapest (Hungary,) and Singapore.