I've been a tech lead for almost a year now. It was never something I strived for, but circumstances made it happen (find business problem -> pitch solution -> get funding to execute)...

Programming in the present is extremely fun. Languages are becoming more expressive, new editors are emerging with their own flavour, but one thing has controversially poisoned the joy of programming: LLMs...

Depending on your location, the opportunities available differ. One thing is certain however, and that's the constant desire to be joining FAANG or FAANG-adjacent...