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In this newsletter, I cover software development, developer advocacy, technical writing, and the latest news and trends in tech. I also share exclusive behind-the-scenes insights about my experience as a developer, advocate and content creator.

Negative experiences to positive ones, Headless APIs, and more...

Long time no see! Before you close the email, or worse - unsubscribe (😔), take a few minutes to read the email. You'll learn something you can apply when life throws you into unexpected situations, or at least you might get some motivation. After being laid off from my last job, I de-prioritized...

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3 months ago • 2 min read

You need to ask these questions before accepting a job offer

Questions to ask before accepting a job offer 1. Will they claim ownership if you release a side project or any product? 2. Are you allowed to contribute to open source? 3. Is there a clear progression path? 4. Will you have a mentor? Side project/product ownership Many people are unaware that...

7 months ago • 2 min read

Unlimited content ideas, unit tests detract value, free MIT CS course, 4-day workweek and more...

How to generate unlimited content ideas I started this newsletter issue by trying to sound smart and write a complex description of content creation. After finishing, I thought - "why waste time with definitions that can be found with a Google search" and deleted everything I wrote. Instead,...

7 months ago • 4 min read

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Why I gave up on Twitter, AI generated commit messages, top lessons from job hunting and more...

Hi there! It's Catalin emailing you. This newsletter focuses on software development, developer advocacy, technical writing, and the latest news and trends in tech. It also includes exclusive behind-the-scenes information about my experience as a developer, advocate and content creator. Why I...

7 months ago • 4 min read

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