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A Compiler Can Tell You If Your Code Is Wrong. It Can't Tell You If You're Right.

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 — Thu, 16 Jul 2026 11:43:10 +0000

When I started learning programming, I believed my future as a developer depended on one thing:

How much code I knew.

So I chased everything I could.

New languages.
New frameworks.
Better algorithms.
Cleaner code.

I thought every new technical skill was another step toward becoming a better developer.

For a while, that belief worked.

Until I started paying attention to experienced developers.

What surprised me wasn't how much they knew.

It was how they worked.

They didn't rush to answer every question.

They asked questions first.

They didn't try to win every discussion.

They tried to understand the problem.

And they cared just as much about people as they did about code.

That's when I realized something that nobody had ever told me.

A compiler checks your code. Your career is judged by people.

Those are two completely different things.

The Bug That Doesn't Live in the Code

Imagine your manager says,

"The login process feels slow."

One developer immediately starts optimizing database queries.

Another asks,

"Do users mean the loading time is slow, or do they mean there are too many steps before they can log in?"

Same sentence.

Two completely different directions.

Hours of coding...

saved by one simple question.

We often think the hardest bugs are hidden inside the code.

Sometimes they're hidden inside assumptions.

The Review That Isn't About Code

Every developer has received comments like,

"This can be simplified."

"Consider another approach."

When I was a beginner, those comments felt personal.

Now they feel different.

Because a code review isn't just reviewing code.

It's two people trying to make one product better.

If we treat every suggestion as an attack, we'll defend our ego.

If we treat every suggestion as an opportunity, we'll improve our thinking.

The code changes.

The habit stays.

Technology Changes Faster Than Character

Five years from now, many of today's popular tools will probably be replaced.

Frameworks will change.

Libraries will change.

Even the way we write software will continue to evolve.

But there are things technology has never replaced.

Listening carefully.

Explaining ideas clearly.

Taking responsibility when something breaks.

Helping someone without expecting anything in return.

Keeping your word.

No update can automate those.

The Real Skill

Today, I still enjoy learning new technologies.

I always will.

But if someone asked me what skill has the biggest impact on a developer's career, I wouldn't name a programming language.

I'd say this:

Become someone people trust.

Because software is written in code.

But it's built through conversations, collaboration, disagreements, patience, and trust.

A compiler can tell you whether your code is correct.

Only people can tell you whether you're the kind of developer they want to build with again.
So, now I am going to watch Techno Gamerz video.

Can you clear even a single level?🎚️

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 — Tue, 14 Jul 2026 05:45:23 +0000

Hey what's up guys👋🏻

Remember our last Perfect Circle challenge? We had some amazing attempts! While that circle drawing completely frustrated @lovestaco and me, @hemapriya_kanagala absolutely crushed it and took home the highest score! 🏆

But since drawing pixel-perfect curves was too easy for some, it’s time to shift from precision to absolute chaos. Today, I’ve brought a new challenge to help everyone de-stress🏝️—or maybe test your entire logical sanity: Level Devil!

As developers👩🏻‍💻, we spend hours staring at screens🖥️ and thriving on predictable systems. We expect that if x = y, then z will happen. But in this game, the code is actively trying to gaslight you. The ground crumbles underneath you, the exit doors literally run away, and the rules change mid-air! It’s like trying to compile legacy code written by a chaotic developer.

I’ve decided to make this a 3-part challenge series. The first two are not my games (like Perfect Circle and today's Level Devil), but I am planning to build the third game myself! So stay tuned for that!

👉 Click here to take today's challenge: Play Level Devil Challenge 😈

Were you able to clear even a single level without losing? If yes, then you are easily in the top 1% of the world! Let me know in the comments below!

Since I'm not fluent in English, I used AI tools to improve and polish my post.

How to Become a Data Analyst in 2026

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 17:10:44 +0000

We're surrounded by data every single day. Every online purchase, website visit, customer review, or social media interaction creates information. But collecting data is only the first step. The real value comes from understanding what that data is trying to tell us.

That's exactly what data analysts do.

Instead of looking at endless rows of numbers, they uncover patterns, answer important business questions, and help organizations make smarter decisions. Whether it's improving sales, understanding customer behavior, or finding ways to reduce costs, data analysts turn raw information into meaningful insights.

The best part? You don't need years of experience to get started. With the right learning path and consistent practice, anyone can build a career in data analytics.

What Does a Data Analyst Actually Do?

A data analyst works with data to solve real-world problems. Their day-to-day tasks usually involve collecting information, cleaning messy datasets, analyzing trends, and presenting the results in a way that's easy for others to understand.

Some common responsibilities include:

Gathering data from different sources
Cleaning and organizing datasets
Finding trends and patterns
Building dashboards and reports
Explaining insights to teams and decision-makers
Supporting business decisions with data

Because every industry relies on data, data analysts are needed almost everywhere—from healthcare and finance to marketing, retail, education, and technology.

Skills You Should Learn

You don't have to master everything at once. Focus on building one skill at a time.

Microsoft Excel

Excel is still one of the most important tools in data analysis. It's perfect for organizing data, performing calculations, and creating charts.

Some useful Excel skills include:

Formulas and functions
Pivot Tables
Charts and graphs
Conditional formatting
Data validation

SQL

Most business data is stored in databases, and SQL is the language used to access it.

Start by learning:

SELECT statements
WHERE filters
GROUP BY
ORDER BY
JOINs
Aggregate functions like COUNT(), SUM(), and AVG()

Microsoft Power BI

Power BI helps transform data into interactive dashboards that make complex information easy to understand.

You'll learn how to:

Import data
Clean and transform it
Build data models
Create visualizations
Write DAX formulas
Design professional dashboards

Python

As datasets become larger, Python becomes incredibly useful for automation and advanced analysis.

Some of the most popular libraries are:

Pandas
NumPy
Matplotlib

Learning Python isn't mandatory on day one, but it becomes a valuable skill as you grow.

Basic Statistics

You don't need advanced mathematics, but understanding basic statistics helps you interpret data correctly.

Focus on concepts like:

Mean, median, and mode
Standard deviation
Correlation
Probability
Hypothesis testing

A Great Free Place to Learn

If you're wondering where to begin, the Microsoft Learn Data Analyst Career Path is an excellent free resource.

It walks you through topics such as:

Data preparation
Data transformation
Data modeling
Data visualization
Dashboard creation
Business intelligence reporting

The lessons are beginner-friendly and include practical exercises, making it easier to learn by doing rather than just reading.

Build Projects That Show Your Skills

Learning tools is important, but applying them is what really helps you grow.

Try creating projects like:

A sales performance dashboard
Customer behavior analysis
Employee performance reports
Financial dashboards
COVID-19 data visualizations

Upload your work to GitHub or create an online portfolio. Recruiters often care more about what you've built than what courses you've completed.

Career Opportunities

Once you've developed your skills, you can apply for roles such as:

Junior Data Analyst
Business Analyst
Reporting Analyst
Business Intelligence Analyst
Data Visualization Specialist
Operations Analyst

As you gain experience, you can move into positions like Senior Data Analyst, Analytics Manager, Business Intelligence Developer, or even Data Scientist.

Why Choose Data Analytics?

There are plenty of reasons why data analytics has become such a popular career choice:

Strong demand across almost every industry
Competitive salaries
Remote work opportunities
Continuous learning and career growth
The chance to solve real business problems with data

Final Thoughts

Data analytics isn't just about numbers—it's about solving problems and helping people make better decisions.

Start with the fundamentals: Excel, SQL, Power BI, Python, and basic statistics. Learn consistently, build practical projects, and don't worry about knowing everything from the beginning.

Every experienced data analyst started as a beginner. If you stay curious, keep practicing, and build a portfolio you're proud of, you'll be well on your way to a rewarding career in data analytics.

The Last Lesson

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 06:06:53 +0000

The café was crowded that evening, but to me, the world had fallen completely silent.

An open mathematics book lay on the table in front of me, its pages blurred by the tears I could no longer hold back. I had cleared JEE Main, but JEE Advanced felt like a mountain I simply couldn't climb. No matter how hard I tried, mathematics refused to become my friend.

I was quietly crying when the gentleman at the next table stood up. He searched his pockets, checked his bag, then smiled awkwardly.

"I seem to have forgotten my wallet at home."

Without thinking twice, I paid his bill.

He looked at me for a moment, then glanced at the mathematics book lying open before me.

"Having a difficult time with math?" he asked gently.

I lowered my head without saying a word.

A warm smile crossed his face.

"You helped me today. Let me return the favor by teaching you mathematics."

The next day, he came back.

And the day after that.

Then every single day.

The little café slowly transformed into our classroom. Equations were written beside coffee cups, diagrams were sketched on paper napkins, and every time I felt like giving up, he would quietly remind me,

"Mathematics isn't difficult. Fear is."

With each lesson, the questions didn't become easier.

I simply became stronger.

The subject I had once feared slowly became something I could understand, and eventually, something I could believe in.

Then came the examination.

Weeks later, the results were announced.

I had made it.

The first place I wanted to go wasn't home.

It was the café.

I couldn't wait to tell him that I had finally done it.

But his chair was empty.

I waited.

An hour passed.

Then another.

Finally, a young woman walked toward me.

"Are you... the student my father used to teach here?"

I smiled.

"Yes. Where is Professor?"

Her eyes filled with tears.

"I'm his daughter."

She paused before speaking again.

"My father is no longer with us."

Everything around me suddenly felt distant.

I could barely whisper,

"But... he came here every day."

She nodded softly.

"He had been battling a serious illness for months. The doctors told him to rest. But every day, he insisted on coming here."

She looked at me and said,

"He used to tell us, 'There's a girl who's not losing to mathematics... she's losing to her fear. If I stop showing up, she might stop believing in herself.'"

My eyes drifted toward the empty table.

The untouched chair.

The coffee cups.

The pages filled with equations.

And the smile that had quietly carried me through my darkest days.

Only then did I understand.

He wasn't repaying a debt.

He was protecting a dream.

Some teachers educate through books.

Some teach through their lives.

And a rare few continue teaching even while carrying their own pain, simply because they cannot bear to watch a student give up on a dream.

That day, I didn't just clear an examination.

I carried forward the faith of a teacher who chose hope over his own suffering.

Some lessons end with the ringing of a bell.

The greatest ones stay with us for the rest of our lives.

🎨Behind the Code: Show Us Your Developer Setup💺🖥️

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 10:54:52 +0000

Yo! what's up guys 👋🏻
Every developer👩🏻‍💻 has a different environment where ideas turn into code.

Some developers have high-end workstations, multiple monitors, and perfectly customized setups. Others build amazing things with a simple laptop and a few essential tools.

At the end of the day, a setup is not about how expensive it is. It's about how it helps you learn, build, experiment, and create.

Today, let's share our developer setups with the community💫

Tell us about yours:

💻 Hardware

What machine do you use for development?
Laptop or desktop?
Any accessories that improve your workflow?

⚙️ Development Environment

Which editor or IDE do you use?
Your favorite extensions, themes, or tools?
What does your daily coding workflow look like?

🛠️ Tools That Help You Build

Terminal setup
Productivity tools
AI tools
Anything that makes development easier

I'll start:

My setup is pretty simple.

💻 Main development machine: A Mac that I use for most of my coding work.

💻 Backup machine: A 5-year-old Lenovo laptop that has been part of my learning journey, experiments, and projects.

🎮 Gaming setup: I also have a gaming PC, but I mainly use it for gaming rather than development.

I don't have the most expensive setup or a studio-like workspace, but these tools have helped me learn, build, and keep improving.

A developer setup doesn't need to be perfect. Sometimes a simple machine, curiosity, and consistency are enough to create something great.

Can you draw a perfect circle? ⭕

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 06:14:06 +0000

Hey what's up guys👋🏻
As developers👩🏻‍💻 we spend hours staring at screens🖥️, designing complex architectures, optimizing code, and hunting down bugs. When the continuous grind starts to saturate your brain, a quick stress-buster is exactly what you need! I’ve brought a super fun and quick challenge to help everyone de-stress🏝️

Let’s see if our hands—which write production-ready code all day—can deliver a precise output without relying on any external UI kits, canvas methods, or libraries. Is your manual motor control as optimized as your logical thinking?

👉 Click here to take the challenge: Play Perfect Circle Challenge ⭕

📸 What do you need to do? (Rules of the Game)

Head over to the link above and draw a circle using your mouse, trackpad, or finger.
Capture a screenshot of your best score (whether it's 90%, 95%, or higher accuracy!).
Share your screenshot/photo in the comments below and see how your score stacks up against the rest of the community!

Since I'm not fluent in English, I used AI tools to improve and polish my post.

What's Your Tech Journey? Every Developer Has a Story Worth Telling

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 — Wed, 01 Jul 2026 07:14:45 +0000

One of the things I love most about the tech community is that there isn't a single path to becoming a developer.

Some people wrote their first lines of code when they were 10 years old. Others discovered programming in college. Some switched careers after years in a completely different field. Many are self-taught, learning through documentation, open-source projects, YouTube videos, blogs, and countless hours of trial and error.

And that's exactly what makes this community so special.

Behind every GitHub repository, every app, every website, every open-source contribution, and every successful developer is a story filled with curiosity, mistakes, late nights, debugging sessions, self-doubt, small victories, and continuous learning.

We often see the finished product but rarely hear about the journey that made it possible.

That's why I wanted to ask the community a few questions.

I'd genuinely love to hear your story.

How did your tech journey begin?

Was there a particular moment that sparked your interest in technology? Did someone inspire you? Was it a school project, a YouTube tutorial, a book, a game, or simple curiosity?

What was your biggest challenge when you started?

Was it understanding programming concepts? Learning mathematics? Finding good resources? Balancing work or studies? Staying motivated after repeated failures?

What kept you going?

Every developer reaches moments where giving up seems easier than continuing. What helped you push through those difficult phases?

What are you learning today?

Technology evolves incredibly fast. Are you exploring AI, cybersecurity, cloud computing, web development, mobile apps, DevOps, data science, game development, or something completely different?

If you could go back and talk to your beginner self, what advice would you give?

I think this question alone could help hundreds of people who are just starting their own journey.

Why I'm Asking

I believe the most valuable lessons in tech don't always come from courses or documentation.

Sometimes they come from real people sharing honest experiences—what worked, what didn't, what they wish they had known earlier, and how they overcame obstacles.

A beginner reading your story today might find the motivation they need to keep going tomorrow.

So whether you've been in tech for 20 years or you're writing your very first "Hello, World!", your experience matters.

There are no small stories.

Every journey has something worth learning from.

I'm looking forward to reading your experiences, lessons, failures, breakthroughs, and advice in the comments. Let's make this a collection of stories that inspires the next generation of developers.

I Almost Didn't Learn Programming Because I Was Bad at Math

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 — Fri, 26 Jun 2026 09:57:36 +0000

For a long time, I thought programming wasn't for people like me.

Not because I wasn't interested in technology.

Not because I didn't enjoy solving problems.

But because I kept hearing the same thing over and over again:

"You need to be good at math to become a programmer."

The more I heard it, the more I believed it.

Whenever I saw developers building websites, apps, or cool projects, I assumed they were all math experts. 🧮

I imagined them solving complex equations all day while I struggled with basic math concepts.

So before I even wrote my first line of code, I had already convinced myself that programming probably wasn't for me.

And honestly, I think many beginners feel the same way.

🤔 The Fear Was Bigger Than The Reality

When I finally started learning programming, I expected math to be my biggest challenge.

It wasn't.

My biggest challenge was understanding why things weren't working.

I spent hours trying to figure out:

Why isn't this button working? 🖱️
Why is this variable undefined? 🤨
Why did this code work yesterday but not today? 😅
Why did fixing one bug create three new bugs? 🐛

Very quickly, I realized that programming wasn't testing my math skills nearly as much as it was testing my patience and problem-solving ability.

Most of the time, the challenge wasn't:

"Can you solve this equation?"

It was:

"Can you figure out what's causing this problem?"

🧠 Logic Matters More Than Most People Think

One of the biggest lessons I learned is that math and logic are not exactly the same thing.

Yes, math uses logic.

But you don't need to be a math genius to think logically.

Programming is often about breaking a big problem into smaller, manageable pieces.

For example:

If a user clicks a button, what should happen next?
If data is missing, what should the application do?
If an error occurs, how should it be handled?

That's logic.

You're constantly thinking:

"If this happens, then what should happen next?"

And honestly, that's a huge part of software development.

Some of the best developers I've met aren't necessarily the people who can solve the hardest math problems.

They're the people who stay calm when everything breaks and patiently work their way to a solution. 🔍

📚 Where Math Actually Helps

Now, don't get me wrong.

Math is important.

There are areas of software development where strong mathematical knowledge is incredibly valuable:

🤖 Machine Learning
📊 Data Science
🎮 Game Physics
🎨 Computer Graphics
🔐 Cryptography

In these fields, math is often essential.

But that's not the entire software industry.

Many developers spend their careers building:

🌐 Websites
📱 Mobile Apps
⚙️ APIs
🏢 Business Software
🔄 Automation Tools

And the math they use daily is often much simpler than people imagine.

💡 What Helped Me More Than Math

Looking back, the skills that helped me the most were:

Curiosity 🔎
Consistency 📅
Patience 😌
Debugging 🐛
Reading documentation 📖
Asking questions 🙋
Learning from mistakes 🎯

Every bug taught me something.

Every project made me a little better.

Every mistake became a lesson.

🎯 The Biggest Lesson

I almost didn't learn programming because I thought I wasn't good enough at math.

Today, I realize I was focusing on the wrong thing.

The real superpower in programming isn't solving complicated equations.

It's being able to think logically, stay curious, and keep going when things don't work the first time.

Because let's be honest... 😄

Most developers spend far more time asking:

"Why is this not working?"

than solving advanced mathematical formulas.

If you're interested in programming but worried about your math skills, don't let that fear stop you.

Start building.

Start experimenting.

Start solving small problems.

You might discover, just like I did, that logic, persistence, and curiosity matter far more than you expected.
But in the end I had to learn math.

What's Wrong with DEV.to Notifications?

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 — Tue, 23 Jun 2026 16:59:22 +0000

I've been using DEV.to for a while, and one area that often feels inconsistent is the notification system.

Some common issues developers report:

Notifications sometimes arrive late.
Important interactions can get buried under less relevant notifications.
Followed authors' posts may not always feel prominently surfaced.
Email notifications and in-app notifications can feel out of sync.
It can be difficult to distinguish high-priority engagement from routine activity.

Why It Matters

For a community platform, notifications are critical. They help creators:

Engage with readers.
Respond to comments quickly.
Build relationships within the community.
Stay informed about content that matters to them.

When notifications aren't timely or well-prioritized, engagement can suffer.

Possible Improvements

Better notification categorization.
Priority levels for comments, mentions, and reactions.
More granular notification preferences.
Improved real-time delivery.
Smarter filtering based on user behavior.

DEV.to remains a great developer community, but refining the notification experience could make engagement much smoother for both readers and creators.

Have you experienced notification issues on DEV.to? What improvements would you like to see?

Rejected by Google, Welcomed by Microsoft: A Journey Through Low-Level Grinding

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 10:48:34 +0000

There was a phase when Google was the only goal I could see.

I pushed myself through endless DSA problems, system design basics, and constant practice. Every day was about improving, learning, and getting closer to that one dream offer.

But when the moment of truth came, things didn’t go as expected.

I got rejected.

It hit hard. Not because of the rejection itself, but because I genuinely believed all that effort would directly lead to success. For a while, it felt like everything I built had fallen short.

But over time, I realized something important:

Effort is never wasted—it only gets redirected.

Everything I learned while preparing for Google didn’t disappear. It stayed with me. My problem-solving got sharper, my thinking got clearer, and my fundamentals became stronger.

Instead of stopping there, I kept going.

I shifted my focus to improving myself rather than chasing a single outcome. I continued practicing, revising, and learning from mistakes.

Then came another opportunity—Microsoft.

This time, I wasn’t just preparing for an outcome. I was building on everything I had already learned. Every round felt like a reflection of the grind I had put in earlier.

And eventually, it happened.

*I got selected by Microsoft. *

Looking back, the journey makes more sense now.

The rejection wasn’t the end. It was part of the process that prepared me for something better aligned with my growth at that time.

What I learned from this journey:

Rejection doesn’t define your capability
Consistent effort compounds over time
Every attempt builds you, even if it doesn’t immediately reward you
Sometimes the right opportunity comes after the wrong outcome

If you’re going through a setback, remember this:

You’re not starting over—you’re building on experience.

Keep grinding. The result may not match your timeline, but it will match your growth. 🚀

How a 10-Minute Bug Fix Completely Changed My Coding Mindset

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 11:37:53 +0000

When I first started learning how to code, I spent most of my time practicing and working on small hobby projects. Back then, I was under the impression that real value—and real earning—only came from building massive applications from scratch or delivering massive, end-to-end projects.

But one unexpected incident completely flipped my perspective upside down.

📩 A Client Reached Out

One afternoon, a client contacted me with a very straightforward request:

"Can you help me find a bug in my project?"

It wasn't a complex, enterprise-level architecture. It was just a basic web application where a specific feature was refusing to work as expected. I agreed to take a quick look at it.

🔍 The Debugging Process

Instead of guessing, I decided to dive deep into the source code and analyze it systematically:

Step-by-step Logic Tracing: I traced the execution flow to see exactly where the data was breaking.
Strategic Logging: I injected logs to monitor how the internal states were changing.
Edge-case Testing: I threw different inputs and unexpected scenarios at the system to see how it reacted.

After a bit of hunting, I spotted the culprit. It was a tiny, overlooked logical mistake—yet it was powerful enough to break the entire feature.

Fixing it took less than a couple of lines. But finding it? That was the real challenge.

💰 An Unexpected Payment

After sending over the patched code, I honestly expected a simple "Thank you so much!" and nothing more.

A few hours later, I checked my account and was genuinely stunned:

👉 I had received a payment of $200.

To me, it felt like a minor troubleshooting task. But to the client, it was a critical production issue that was halting their active system.

🧠 The Ultimate Lesson I Learned That Day

That single interaction completely reshaped how I view software engineering. I realized something incredibly fundamental:

"Writing code is a skill, but debugging and diagnostic problem-solving is where the true value lies."

Clients don’t pay you for how many lines of code you type. They pay you for your efficiency, accuracy, and your ability to remove friction from their business.

🚀 Shifting My Perspective

From that day forward, I stopped looking at debugging as an annoying chore and started treating it as a core discipline:

No More Fear: I stopped fearing errors and started analyzing them methodically.
Deep Diagnostics: I learned to actually read error logs and stack traces instead of skipping past them.
System Dynamics: I shifted my focus from just writing new code to deeply understanding underlying system behaviors.

Slowly, I stopped viewing myself as just a "coder" or a syntax machine. I became a problem solver.

🔚 Conclusion

Sometimes, the simplest-looking tasks hold the highest value. That $200 wasn't just a payout for a quick code fix—it was the tuition fee for a lesson that defined my technical mindset.

"A single bug fix can sometimes open the door to entirely unexpected opportunities."

Top 7 Best Writers in DEV #1

𝑻𝒉𝒆 𝑳𝒂𝒛𝒚 𝑮𝒊𝒓𝒍 — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 07:57:44 +0000

Hey DEV Community! 👋

Welcome to the first episode of my curation series. Following the right engineers and creators can drastically accelerate your technical growth and keep you ahead of the curve.

Today, I’m highlighting 7 incredible tech writers on this platform who consistently provide exceptional depth, clean-code tutorials, and architecture breakdowns.

Let's look at who made it to the Top 7 this week, ranked by their platform impact! 🚀

#1

Ben HalpernFollow

A Canadian software developer who thinks he’s funny.

Specialty: Web Architecture & Open Source.
Why Follow: As one of the original creators of DEV, his insights into building scalable, community-driven architectures are the ultimate source of knowledge here.

#2

Jess LeeFollow

Building DEV and Forem with everyone here. Interested in the future.

Specialty: Community Strategy & Developer Culture.
Why Follow: As a DEV co-founder, her articles offer essential perspectives on the future of open-source networks, documentation, and the global engineering ecosystem.

#3

Anmol BaranwalFollow

Just a tech guy who loves writing about technical stuff (1.5M+ reads) Open Source developer

Specialty: Web Infrastructure & AI Agents.
Why Follow: A highly popular Indian creator with over 1.5M+ reads who breaks down everything from modern developer roadmaps to building cutting-edge AI utilities.

#4

Saurabh WadhwaFollow

Break it till you make it 🛠️

Specialty: Web Development, Automation & Clean Code.
Why Follow: One of the most active and followed Indian creators on DEV, famous for extremely practical tech guides, production checklists, and developer toolkits.

#5

xulingfengFollow

AI testing storyteller. Writing the 36 Stratagems series — ancient Chinese military tactics meet modern AI system meltdowns. 15yr QA → building AI test framework.

Specialty: Systems Performance & Automated Testing.
Why Follow: Highly respected for deep technical write-ups covering 15+ years of system benchmarks, code blowups, and backend architecture stories.

#6

Sylwia LaskowskaFollow

Software dev • 10+ yrs of code & caffeine ☕ • Sci-fi fan • Bug whisperer 🐞

Specialty: AI Security & Advanced Debugging.
Why Follow: Shares 10+ years of hardcore engineering experience through brilliant real-world debugging stories and tech safety analysis.

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FrancisTRᴅᴇᴠ (っ◔◡◔)っFollow

📚 𝗙𝘂𝗹𝗹-𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 📚 🚀 𝗗𝗘𝗩 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿 🚀 ༼ つ ◕_◕ ༽つ🍰🍔🍕 ₍₍⚞(˶>ᗜ<˶)⚟⁾⁾ "ᴀ ꜱᴍᴏᴏᴛʜ ꜱᴇᴀ ɴᴇᴠᴇʀ ᴍᴀᴅᴇ ᴀ ꜱᴋɪʟʟᴇᴅ ꜱᴀɪʟᴏʀ" - ꜰʀᴀɴᴋʟɪɴ ᴅ. ʀᴏᴏꜱᴇᴠᴇʟᴛ

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