Articles from Source: Pragmatic-Engineer

In 2019, the journey to write "The Software Engineer’s Guidebook" began, initially expected to take only 6-12 months. 📅 However, it took 4 years to complete. The book has received positive feedback, becoming a #1 bestseller in two Amazon markets and selling around 40,000 copies in 24 months. 🌍📚 Originally aiming for traditional publishing, the author’s experience taught valuable lessons about the publishing landscape and pitching. The article shares insights on the tech book publishing...

Amazon has announced 14,000 job cuts, citing the need for a more agile structure. This follows previous layoffs of 18,000 in January and 9,000 in March 2023. The recent cuts heavily impact software engineers, with 25% of laid-off employees in Washington State falling into this category. Despite strong business results, the company emphasizes the impact of AI on operations, leading to the decision for a leaner workforce. 📉🤖 #AmazonLayoffs #TechNews #JobMarket #AI #BusinessTrends

🚀 Puneet Patwari recently shared insights from his interview experiences with 8 major tech companies, having received 6 job offers. He accepted a position at Atlassian and highlighted that behavioral interviews played a crucial role in securing offers at the Staff and Principal levels. Notably, the Amazon interview extended to 160 minutes due to engaging discussions, while Atlassian emphasized leadership and values in their evaluation process. Puneet’s experience underscores the importance of...

A new trend is emerging in software development: using multiple AI coding agents simultaneously. 🖥️🤖 Engineers like Sid Bidasaria from Anthropic and Simon Willison are finding that running several agents, such as Claude Code and OpenAI Codex, boosts productivity. They report managing tasks in parallel, despite initial skepticism about the review process. This shift could challenge long-standing software engineering practices and enhance efficiency in coding. #AI #SoftwareDevelopment...