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Ameet Madan

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AMAmeet Madanblog.ameetmadan.comApr 24, 2025 · 3 min read

If I had to start over as a developer, I’d do these 5 things differently

Starting over sounds scary—until you realize how much faster and smarter you could move with what you know now. Looking back, there are five big things I’d change if I were beginning again as a software developer. These aren’t just regrets—they’re ad...

AMAmeet Madanblog.ameetmadan.comApr 24, 2025 · 3 min read

I wasted 3 years writing bad code. Here’s how I finally improved.

For the first three years of my career, I was writing code that “worked” — but barely. It got the job done, but it was messy, hard to maintain, and a nightmare for anyone else to read. Looking back, I wasn’t really writing software; I was duct-taping...

AMAmeet Madanblog.ameetmadan.comApr 24, 2025 · 2 min read

10 habits of insanely productive software engineers

Productivity isn’t about hustle or grinding till 2 AM. It’s about systems, intentionality, and leverage. As a software engineer juggling multiple hats, mastering these habits can give you compound returns over time. 1. Write Before You Code Productiv...

AMAmeet Madanblog.ameetmadan.comApr 24, 2025 · 2 min read

7 free alternatives to expensive dev tools (you need these)

Dev tools are powerful—but they can also be pricey. If you’re freelancing, bootstrapping, or just sick of subscription creep, here are 7 free alternatives to expensive developer tools that won’t slow you down 1. Postman → Hoppscotch Why switch: Post...

AMAmeet Madanblog.ameetmadan.comApr 7, 2025 · 3 min read

The most infamous software engineering failures of all time

Software powers the world—but when it breaks, it really breaks. These are some of the most notorious failures in software engineering history. Each one serves as a brutal reminder of how crucial solid architecture, thorough testing, and realistic tim...

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If I had to start over as a developer, I’d do these 5 things differently

I wasted 3 years writing bad code. Here’s how I finally improved.

10 habits of insanely productive software engineers

7 free alternatives to expensive dev tools (you need these)

The most infamous software engineering failures of all time

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Ameet Madan

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Ameet Madan's blogs

Recently published

If I had to start over as a developer, I’d do these 5 things differently

I wasted 3 years writing bad code. Here’s how I finally improved.

10 habits of insanely productive software engineers

7 free alternatives to expensive dev tools (you need these)

The most infamous software engineering failures of all time