Alex (The Engineering Bolt) ⚡Hello, wonderful dev.to community!
I am absolutely thrilled to announce that we've reached a significant milestone - 10,000 followers! When I began sharing my experiences and insights on dev.to, I could never have imagined that so many fellow engineers, tech enthusiasts, and aspiring developers would join me on this journey.
A Heartfelt Thank You
First and foremost, thank you. Your support, encouragement, and engagement have been the driving force behind every article I've written. Whether you've been here since my first post or joined along the way, your presence and participation mean the world to me.
A Look Back at Our Most Popular Articles
Over the past months, we've explored a variety of topics together. Here are some of the articles that resonated most with you:
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"14 Case Studies: Master System Design in a Month"
- Published: Sept 19
- An in-depth guide to mastering system design through real-world case studies.
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"Amazon Software Engineer Levels: Roles and Expectations [With Salary]"
- Published: Jul 8
- A comprehensive look at the career progression and compensation at Amazon.
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"Meta (Facebook): Software Engineer Levels"
- Published: Jan 25
- An exploration of software engineering roles and growth at Meta.
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"🚀 Roadmap: From Junior Software Engineer to CTO in 1 Year"
- Published: Apr 1
- A strategic guide for rapid career advancement in the tech industry.
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"Google Software Engineer Levels: Roles and Expectations [With Salary]"
- Published: May 21
- Insights into the roles, expectations, and compensation at Google.
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"12 Tips for Acing MAANG Software Engineering Interviews"
- Published: Mar 10
- Practical advice to help you succeed in interviews at major tech companies.
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"🧠 4 Traits of Successful Engineers"
- Published: Nov 12
- An exploration of the key characteristics that contribute to engineering success.
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"Level Up Your Coding Interview Skills: 5 Secret Weapons"
- Published: Oct 3
- Tools and techniques to enhance your coding interview performance.
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"🗺️ Crack the System Design Interview @ FAANG (Template)"
- Published: Nov 25
- A template to help you navigate system design interviews at top tech firms.
Your Engagement Makes the Difference
It has been incredibly rewarding to see how these articles have sparked discussions, aided in your career growth, and even inspired some of you to start writing your own posts. Your comments, messages, and shared experiences have enriched our community and fostered a collaborative learning environment.
Celebrating You: the Heart of Our Community
This milestone isn't just about numbers; it's about us - a collective of curious minds passionate about technology and growth. Each of you brings unique perspectives and insights, making our interactions vibrant and meaningful.
Looking Ahead: Exciting Content on the Horizon
Your enthusiasm fuels my passion for sharing knowledge. Here's a glimpse of what's coming up:
- In-Depth Tutorials on cutting-edge technologies.
- Career Development Series to help you navigate the tech industry.
- Interactive Q&A Sessions where we can engage in real-time discussions.
Join Me
Read more about Engineering Culture in MAANG (Big Tech), ⚡Newsletter, Twitter and LinkedIn for more Career, Leadership and Growth advice.
Let's Continue the Journey Together
I invite you to keep sharing your thoughts, feedback, and suggestions. If there's a topic you're eager to explore or a question you'd like answered, please don't hesitate to reach out.
Once Again, Thank You!
Reaching 10K followers is a shared achievement, and I couldn't have done it without you. Here's to many more articles, conversations, and milestones together!
Stay curious, keep coding, and let's continue to grow together.
