@ameetmadan
Professional Software Developer building stuff on the side
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Apr 24, 2025 · 3 min read · 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...
Join discussionApr 24, 2025 · 3 min read · 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...
Join discussionApr 24, 2025 · 2 min read · 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...
Join discussionApr 24, 2025 · 2 min read · 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...
Join discussionApr 7, 2025 · 3 min read · 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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