Maddy articles - 117 total
My First Year As a Technical Writer
In April 2023, I quit software engineering and accepted an offer to join Cloudflare as a technical...
Is Job Hopping In Tech Bad?
Job hopping is the pattern of switching jobs quickly, usually under three years. In the tech...
How To Generate Tests Using CodiumAI
CodiumAI is an IDE extension that allows you to generate test suites. CodiumAI analyzes the entirety...
Reviewing 2023: A Year Filled With Experiences
2023 has been a year of change and growth. I spent 2023 filling the following buckets: Career...
What Is Agile Software Development - How Does It Work?
Agile software development has emerged as a transformative approach in software engineering,...
How Software Developers Can Become Better Writers
Software developers are known for being great programmers but bad writers. This is fair since coding...
Top 6 Essential Technical Writing Skills
Technical writing goes beyond relaying information. It's about crafting a seamless experience for the...
Technical Blogging VS Technical Writing: Main Differences
Technical blogging and technical writing are often used interchangeably but are two different writing...
Most Common Misconceptions About Software Engineers
Software engineers are often misunderstood. These highly skilled professionals are the wizards behind...
Day In The Life Of A Technical Writer
Technical writing is not just about writing. It's a job that involves a series of different tasks....
How To Write A Technical Blog Post (Template)
In this article, I'll cover everything you need to know about writing a technical blog to make it...
Lessons Learned In 2 Years of Blogging
Exactly two years ago, I started my blogging journey. I started with the following: No readers. No...
My First Three Months As A Technical Writer
This year I quit software engineering to go into technical writing full-time. This article will...
Tips for Working from Home Effectively
I've worked remotely for about two years and developed ways to work from home effectively and achieve...
Why Working in Tech Does Not Mean Becoming a Software Engineer
I've read countless times how "working in tech" or "breaking in tech" is associated with becoming a...
How To Write The Perfect Documentation For Your GitHub Project
As a developer, effective project communication is crucial, and GitHub offers a powerful platform to...
From Software Engineer to Technical Writer: The Differences
Over three months ago, I transitioned from software engineering to technical writing. My transition...
API Testing Using Postman For Beginners
API testing is an essential task for backend engineers, whose primary responsibility is to manage...
Why User Documentation is Essential in Software Development
Software development is a complex process that requires a lot of planning, coding, testing, and...
10 Steps to Landing Your First Developer Job Without a Computer Science Degree
You don't need a computer science degree to land your first developer job. Even though I have a...
Top 10 Best YouTube Channels For Software Engineers
As a software engineer, there's this ongoing pressure to constantly learn and stay updated with the...
Top 11 Reasons Why Tech Recruiters Ghost Candidates
Have you ever been ghosted by a tech recruiter? Perhaps you thought you did amazing at an interview,...
5 Useful Maths Concepts for Software Engineers
Maths is an essential tool in the field of software engineering. As a software engineer, having a...
What I've Learned From 4 Years In The Tech Industry
It's been 4 years since I got into the tech industry, and I've decided to write this article to...
Transitioning Careers: Advice for Software Engineers Looking to Make a Change
As a software engineer, you have unique skills that can be applied to various industries. If you're...
Why Non-Linear Tech Careers Are the Future
Gone are the days when a tech career meant following a linear path from entry-level to senior or...
How To Transition From Software Engineer to Technical Writer
If you're a software engineer looking for a career change, you may be surprised to learn that your...
Java Interview Question: What Is HTTP?
HTTP is one of the many concepts a Java Engineer should know. Since Java is mostly suited for...
Why I Left Software Engineering - Lessons Learned
It's 2023, major tech companies are laying off employees left and right, and I voluntarily quit...
Things I Wish I Knew Before Starting A Tech Blog
I started this blog in August 2021. The journey has been amazing so far, but I wish someone had told...