Many developers have a dream to work at a FAANG company. It’s hard to resist the appeal of cool perks, great benefits, and a big salary. While many top tech companies are doing interesting and important work, not every developer has a dream of working at one. When considering your…

If you’re a self-taught dev or new to software development, it can be challenging to identify what tools and strategies will best help you keep your project organized. Since you have a limited amount of time and want to make the most of it, you will need efficient and effective…

System Design is not a one-dimensional practice. It’s a complex discipline that requires a high-level understanding of systems and the implementation of each system’s components. If you’re new to System Design, this can seem overwhelming. However, System Design is a highly sought-after area of knowledge. Whether you want to learn…

Did you know the Python programming language is named after Monty Python, and not the snake? Well, we don’t care about that… for this edition of Grokking Python, we want to discuss an important and under-discussed topic: How is learning Python like getting a pet python? As homonyms, the Python…

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the leading cloud computing platform, beating top competitors like Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure. AWS continues to grow in popularity, as cloud services become increasingly important in the tech landscape. Learning AWS is a smart career choice if you’re looking to grow your skills in…

This article was written by Michael Karén, author of the Educative course “Game Development with JavaScript: Creating Tetris”. I love playing games. And I love coding too. So, one day, I got thinking, why not use those coding skills to make a game? But it sounds hard. …

Technical product managers (TPMs) at big tech companies (FAANG) and startups are required to have a fundamental knowledge of System Design. Historically, System Design fundamentals were usually a requirement for software engineers during interviews, and TPMs were exempt from that expectation. However, the trend is now changing. …

APIs are a fundamental piece of modern web application design. They allow you to access services from many different companies and sources through a single web browser. …

Relational databases are a useful way to work with structured data. They represent data in an organized and clear way, making it easy to see and understand relationships between data structures. Today, we’ll dive deeper into relational databases and discuss their advantages, uses, and more. We’ll cover: What is a…