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Unlearning Leetcode
Simple Is Better Than Complex
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Ryan Peterman
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How To Get Promoted (Without Getting Lucky)
If you want to get promoted to Staff, there are a few guiding principles that will get you there.
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Ryan Peterman
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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
The Best Way To Learn Technical Skills
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Ryan Peterman
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Shipping Code Faster
Tips for Writing, Testing, and Getting Code Reviewed
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Ryan Peterman
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Mentorship’s Role in My Staff Promotion
Types of Mentorship and How To Get It
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Ryan Peterman
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Why Write Small Diffs
5 Reasons
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Ryan Peterman
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Ratings != Promotions
Focus on "behaviors"
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Ryan Peterman
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Speedrunning Guide: Junior (L3)-> Mid-Level (L4)
This guide is written for engineers who want to grow from L3 → L4 as fast as possible. Even if rapid growth isn’t your goal, there are learnings for all…
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Ryan Peterman
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FAANG Career Ladder: Junior (L3) vs Mid-level (L4)
L3 and L4 engineers are the most similar on the IC ladder. The differences come from the stronger technical skills L4s are expected to have. This allows…
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Ryan Peterman
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Generalist or Specialist?
Q: As a software engineer, it better to be a specialist or a generalist? Here’s what you should keep in mind.
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Ryan Peterman
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How to Start Reviewing Code
Code review is an important skill that isn’t taught until you’re thrown into the fire. Don’t learn the hard way. In just a few minutes, this article…
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Ryan Peterman
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