Newsletter testimonials
About once a year I send a feedback poll to newsletter subscribers. Here are all their responses from 2021. You can judge for yourself đ
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
No one
Your perfect plan won't survive contact with the user. Best to try fast and see what happens. Fix if it's worth fixing.
I like when share about real issues (not technical) have faced
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
It was a while ago, I don't remember đ but usually it's because I don't read emails often so they just fill up my inbox. I always read yours though!
To back myself with a senior mindset
The senior mindset stuff and product/business stuff
It makes it easier to articulate what I'm looking for when I hire engineers
Yes, it's wholesome good content
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
great software engineering tips and things to think about
thinking about how I should approach my career in software engineering
yes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
I am an angular developer
'Experience' lessons
Writing style
yes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
none
Wake up to have a senior mindset
When I learn new principles to grow as a developer
I thank this newsletter because it helped me to get my dream job
Great content that will help you to become a better dev
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
New point of view
It's straightforward, easy to read and regular
makes me think about things differently
yes, definitely
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
the senior mindset
mental models for being a team player
react tips
yeah
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
None
Anything about technology
Many viewpoints
Tell me the latest movements
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
I didn't really need something else to read
sometimes things are worth at least skimming
worthwhile information, not too salesy.
sure. they are informative.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Dev growth tips
Tone and insights
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
nothing
somehow on the internet
things that follow on being a senior which very few info is available out there
senior mindset
love how you write posts on senior mindset and how to grow and be a senior
âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Get some impressions about Web development
See 2.
See 2.
Only when he uses React.js
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Senior dev tips, interesting thoughts in general, job and career tips
Fun, quirky
Yes, is useful
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Business and developer decisions
Short and sweet
Yes, because you can learn something in a few minutes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Happily subscribed for a while
Lots of great anecdotes and loving yor views on things. Got 22 years experience in the field and still los to learn :)
I love the writing style, and topics covered
The free beer is great!
Yes indeed - if I subscribe then I recommend. I don't subscribe to much
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
I subscribed without knowing what kind of emails i would get. Maybe show examples?
Some nice coding styles, and how some things can be.
When they are straight to the point, and when they contain nice illustrations
Yes, i learn from it
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
none
that I should not fuck up to earn trust :)
I'ts honest and without unnecessary sizzle
yup, cuz a lot of value is here
âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
I didn't hesitate. I neva frizz.
How to code in React and other interesting topics especially the ones on senior engineer mentality.
Relevant and precise, and not too spammy.
New ideas and ways to approaching items.
Yes, very helpful information.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Seniority
Encouraging flavor
Technical decisions
Yes. It will help them to improve their developer mindset
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None. After a friend send me the first link about the senior mindset I subscribed
I like the whole senior perspective. How you talk about value, not only for the company, but for my. I am learning to think more about what I do and how I do. I am starting to see my experience in a new light
Talks about career and how be the best. I am looking for improvement and the way I do the things
I like to see content from different places, like podcasts and books. Really useful
Yes! I see in a great wey to improve my self over my career
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
I wasn't sure about the frequency
A lot, tons of stuff that's really practical
The tone is nice and light
I get a view on things that I do work with but that I maybe don't think enough about
Yep, because I think people I know would both like it and find it useful
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
that I wouldnt read them
best practices, latest approaches to writing frontend code, cool libraries, job market
witty and informative
yes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
Didn't know who you were at first, wary of spam
Lots of good insight into React & software engineering
Sharing from personal experiences
âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
I'm lazy shđŠt
Brevity
A larger sort of perspective on developer profession in general
Yes, it is entertaining too
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
I this period I don't have time for that, but maybe next year
Modern web standards & how to work in the industry
I like your point of view and also technical content and articles you write
Yes, absolutely. Because the quality of content and different areas touched
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Was afraid it doesn't turn into another sales spam as most other newsletters do, good job Swizec!
Lots of tips and tricks about React/TS/Career
honesty and transparency
it's a nice async way for me to keep up to date with what's going on in JS world (from a top down perspective)
sure, it's been useful for me - and it got recommended to be by a friend ;)
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, âŚ)
Didnât know I could subscribe to anything other then emails.
Mindset of senior developers.
More of the same please. I think its excellent.
Building confidence I can do things myself. Learning new stuff. See things from othe angles.
See previous
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Loads. Originally react-specific stuff but other, more 'general' software/career things too
The writing style - it's concise and you tend to cover a lot of subjects/areas that are interesting for me
Learning new aspects of react and the eco-system, seeing the career path of another software developer
Yes, although most of my friends aren't programmers.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
your work wasn't much discussed on other js newsletters
thing or two about data viz and abusing react
casual tone
I've became somewhat focused in my dev career
I do not have friends that are programmers
from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Who the heck is Swisec and why should I care?
React, Dev life, work-life dichotomy.
It has Swizec's unique voice which is fun and real. Sorry I spelt your name wrong the last time.
Other benefits...Business thinking for devs, I guess.
I would if they are into the things I'm into.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
none
Mostly mental tips about shifting from a short-term, code-related view to a more long-term, management and business oriented view
It's short to read, scoped on small, digestible points, and packed with relatable insights
I'm starting to sound smarter quoting you at work :)
A dev friend for sure
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Over the years I've subscribed to a LOT of newsletter and not all of them helped me became a better engineer. So I guess the only hesitation I had when subscribing was : "Is it worth ?"
Quite a lot actually ! But what comes immediatly to mind are these two topics : - how to change my mindset to become a better engineer, - how to talk about salary with my hierarchy
The mails are clean, the frequency is perfect to me, it's not trying to sell me something
Yes, and I have ! Finding a good newsletter isn't an easy thing. There's a lot of stuff out there but quality is hard to find
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Don't want my email to fill up with stuff that I do not have time to react :-)
What's "in", behavioural attitude, solution oriented focus, fun facts, useful coding tips,..
Reasonable length & interesting content
-
Yes, there are sometimes very useful insights about stuff that I couldn't say better myself :-)
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
not lengthy email
believe in yourself and start working on react or other FE framework that you know
inspirational facts about SE or development
motivate to learn react
yes, for inspirational post and dev idea
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
none
senior mindset series and also advanced reactjs stuff.
senior mindset
yes, there are not enough blogs catering to senior developers
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
A lot of interesting React stuff. I'm less interested in the senior content .
React discussions
Yes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Different ways to look at coding and career
they are fun to read
yes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
None at all. Discovered your words and joined right up.
Interesting insights from your experience, and thought worms. Always good to get someone else's perspective.
See answer to question 3. But your writing style is very easy to read. No BS. Nice and natural. Lots of good points.
I'm here for the insights and points of view that I can take away and think about.
Absolutely! Why? Because if I like it then it's worth recommending.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Already subscriber for years
Mindset, even before "senior mindset" series
directness, real-life situations
general knowledge about working in really big companies
Yes, because it rocks. But in fact - mostly no, because they don't know english well enough :(
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
A lot
Career advices, talking about salaries and how to improve as an engineer.
Sure. Its a good read.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Real life experience
Fast, informative, fun
New tech or approach discovered
Sure
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Lack of time to read all
Lots of technical stuff and insights on work life
Clear and friendly tone
Yes. Because there is no bla bla.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, âŚ)
no hesitation, i can't even remember, how and why i subscribed đ
I learned about the dev mindset, about opinions, most of them i liked.
to not be wearing blinkers
i like to discuss about your topics with my dev-friends
yes, because i like your way of doing, writing news
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
None
React and Developers daily struggles
Content
Stay updated
yes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Stuff no one talks about.
Focus on real world scenario
knowledge
Yes, it's great.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸
nothing
to be cool
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None, Iâm quick to subscribe and unsubscribe. Iâm still here so thatâs a good thing :))
I learnt quite a few things about becoming a senior. Itâs also inspiring to see the journey of a fellow âbalkanianâ.
I love the money related discussions and anything that can help me be a higher paid dev
Iâm not sure, I consume content for its long-term value đ¤ˇđťââď¸
Yeah, Iâd recommend to my few friends involved in tech. For the same reasons I read it, I think it will help long-term with maximizing my career.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Everybody can _say_ they have good newsletters
Need to set better goals and there are people willing to help ( guess there IS some truth to SMART goals vs MBA Bro speak )
Conversational tone
Learning to think like a developer from a larger company
Yes, I enoy the tone and they have the proper level of technical know how vs why
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Didn't really have a hesitation.
Mainly about having a strong why and vision for your career to help your progression.
I liked the stories being attached the lessons being told.
Got introduced to some interesting ideas to explore.
I would. I think especially for younger engineers, there are a lot of good things to learn about how to improve there.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
I don't like subscribing to things. This seemed worth it.
How am I on my worst day? That's profound. And the idea that I will someday have to work myself out of the coding seat to get into a "senior" seat.
Voice and tone of the emails are refreshing compared to all the other subscriptions I have to read for news and info.
Staying up to date with React, good laughs.
I have. It's a fresh look on coding and high-level concepts like career advancement, without sounding to business-y or stale.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Senior dev mindset and pathway for my career.
The real world examples that he provides. Very insightful
Yes. It is legit and honest.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
I do subscribe
me answer no helpful maybe but over last few years lots
about react
pssshh hmm more stuff on my radar
I would if I knew frinds in this kinda dev work
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Senior engineer mindset
Practical advice for personal and technical growth
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
No hesitation subscribing to the person (whom I consider) as one of the brightest mind in software engineering.
The mindset of always pushing yourself to learn mastery and seniority beyond technology.
Timely topics that can really help boost your career and technical thinking.
Being up to date with what I consider as very applicable in the life of a lifelong software engineer.
Yes. The newsletter is a gold mine of technology, senior and open thinking and transparency.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
can't remember, but I enjoy the no-nonse peak into the life of a sr eng
twitter or PH ? can't remember either :s
no-nonsense approach and peak into life of snr eng
nothing rly tangible as i'm not an eng, but definitely some insights (& laughs)
Yes, especially if they're going on a technical career path
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
NOne
More about the senior mindset and react
the honesty and transparency
same as above
yep, listed above
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
The tone
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Tips about being a senior engineer and how to adopt the mindset
Interviews with other people
N/A
Yes, good tips about being an engineer
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Serverless stuff, global knowledge about the tech world
Funny , easy to read, front end or full stack related
âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
will the time spent be worthwhile
that I need more energy :P
finding new approaches to things
none, so far
no, not time efficient
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None.
Gaining insights from a different perspective.
The varied content
Yes, if they had an interest in programming or developtment
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
none but sometimes info overload from all emails keeps me from reading yours
you are an outsider point of view that challenges my thinking
novel, unbiased approach that challenges preconceptions/status quo
links and discussion on things I did not know about
Yes. Because it breaks up groupthink complacency
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
I hate email digests with a passion
A ton about the senior mindset, efficiency, management
The way they are written. Love your style
Motivation
Absolutely. One of the best resources out there for devs and their team leads
âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
mmm just observing what is he doing :-)
mmm the style?
mmm not sure
yes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, âŚ)
None
Forget
Senior series
Become better senior developer
Yes. Unique view and short and focus content
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
No hesitation when I signed up. A former colleague retweeted your article on working at Google or sth
Taking more ownership and being more involved
Can relate to most of the things.
N/a
Yes. I feel they help one adjust their mindset in terms of how they work and relate with other stakeholders. Makes one have a senior mindset
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
I did not.
Insights about my career.
Mindset about Senior Engineer.
Big Picture for my career.
Yes. Excelent topics.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
No hesitation!
Career tips and coding tips
The informative content
Trends in programming
Yes. What's there to lose by having an informative newsletter delivered to your inbox?
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Technical debt can be managed and be used in an advantageously
Frank, sincere, and down-to-earth. Has a personal voice.
Re-examination of old ideas and legacy flows
Yes. To become a better coder with better practices
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Lot of tips to apply in my career
The general tips about growing and personal tips
Stay update
Sure, it is a good way to keep learning
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
none
need to ship without waiting for 'perfection'
practical advice on software development
engineers mindset, reasons for timely deployment
Yes. It is informative on practical application solutions
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
inbox clutter build
intengible stuff about life in dev field. Serverless.
cheerful knowledge drops. Has opinion.
General window into what another dev is doing
I have - usually a specific data point I think would interest them.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None!
I feel like with each newsletter I read I'm slowly growing into a wiser, more mature web developer.
His insights into the daily problems of web development (hiring devs, refactoring your codebase, learning from others' mistakes, etc)
Swizec's style of writing is easily digestible and entertaining
Yes! It will 100% make you a better web developer
âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
tech lead mission ; modern stuff from san francisco tech companies
neat, examples, talks to me, good length (not too short, not too long)
links sometimes
yes. to learn from an experienced tech guy who managed tech but also business/communication side
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, âŚ)
trends, experiences
someone elses similar view on my own experiences
joy while reading
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, âŚ)
Uff, je bilo tako dolgo nazaj da se ne spomnim. Verjetno ni bilo kaj dosti zadrĹžkov, ker te poznam ĹĄe iz faksa.
Na kakĹĄen naÄin se lahko uporabi razliÄna orodja/tehnologije katerih sicer ne uporabljam.
Tvoji pogledi na stanje v industriji. Prigode in nauki na dejanskih projektih.
âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
A few things about senior mindset
That is honest advice and the quality of your examples
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
no hesitation
I learned about 'pro/senior' mindset. The hair stylist who just 'makes it look good' type analogy is brilliant. I liked the discussion about position statements! All the React content is cool too. All around awesome stuff.
Mindset advice!!!!!
The React and coding tips are great. It helps me keep up to date with new stuff coming out
YES. Swizec's advice is solid, practical pro advice. I've been able to apply the mindset advice and have found it useful in my own career
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
Itâs an email listâŚ
Really awesome tech, mental health, productivity tips
Writing style is like talking to a friend
Not sure
Absolutely!! Great content!!
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
none because i followed on twitter
i dont read them much but would still like to keep on receiving - i feel if I were younger and looking for a job they would be a lot more valuable to me
good advice for newbies
as he addresses those that are maybe new-ish to programming these same people sit on my introductory-level courses so it helps me relate and give pep talks/vibe up during courses
yes totally. knows what he's talking about
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, âŚ)
None really
React content and various career navigation things
It's generally an entertaining blend of narratives and insights
I have, I think it's useful for people making sense of their career path
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
The articles about React Query, GraphQL and "Better tooling won't fix your API" were very informative and insightful. I like the "big picture" approach in them: seeing things in context, comparing a library/tool/technique with others, etc. The "senior mindset" series was also interesting, but I didn't buy the 29 USD
See previous answer
It is always good to get to know a new personal point of view about this whole madness which is the software industry ;-)
See my previous answers
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
didnt know the person who he was, only the serverless book
some management stuff, how to make decisions and how to say no sometimes
personal thoughts
change of mindset in progress
yes, reasons before
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Lots of insights
Not to long, lots of substance
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Unconventional ideas. Engineering with the focus on engineers.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
none
Some interesting stuff about react, the canvas, perspectives on being a senior SDE, reminders about keeping that perspective and probably more that I don't recall atm.
I enjoy the peek into your mind on topics I might not encounter, but sometimes do encounter.
Just a reminder that when I'm frustrated with issues at the job, others have encountered those same issues.
Yes. It's a good balance between pragmatism and idealism.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
I didnt
"Strangler Pattern", react query for expensive operations
authenticity
yes, and I do
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
no hesitation beyond adding another newsletter to my inbox
switching mindset from junior to senior
light tone but really insightful
changing the way i think about how i work and the value i provide
yes - for the mentioned reasons
âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, âŚ)
None
Some react tidbits (mostly)
The lighthearted tone and concise info delivery
None more than i can think about rn
Yes, because they're fun
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
worth it? is. the. content. worth. it?
i like the way you think. certain angles. topics are always treated very deeply
the view of a pro
deep insides
yes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Mindset
Opinions
Yes, to get some perspective
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Don't remember actually
Also don't remember :) Some dev news aggregator newsletter I guess. Or hackernews, or lobsters
No bulshit
Got me thinking more about directions to take in my career
Yes.. It is funny, friendly, and full with good advices
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None, Already knew from Twitter
Scratch my head more often and give a more deeper thought on may software development aspects
It is light even with more tech/deep content
Yes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
I didn't know whether it would be a valuable use of my time to read it. Some newsletters are unhelpful and I just want something short and sweet.
Different ways to take more ownership of your career path
I like the emails that are quick and to the point but are still saying something new.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
one should always hesitate before subscribing
idk sorry
How relatable it is (to my career & the thoughts I have on it & the direction I want to take it) and how easy to read it is (thanks for emojis & short paragraphs)
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
I hadn't heard of swizec, but gave it a shot
Interesting thoughts about job trajectories and tidbits about various coding things
Thoughtful and thought provoking
Perspectives on problems from someone with different professional experience
Yes, I find myself reading them all so I imagine others would as well
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Steps to advancing my career
The raw honesty
None I can think of atm
Yeah
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, âŚ)
none
that it's possible to write great, useful emails consistently
interesting perspectives from your own experience
yes, for the same reason I like it
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Happy to be a subscriber, only hesitation is cluttering my inbox but I like the swizec emails
Good tips about engineering management, serverless, react, and JavaScript
Senior mindset and management ideas
Not sure. The react/js/senior web developer focus is exactly what Iâm interested in, but it may be a bit different than what my friends want
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Really great coding advice and techniques
Coding techniques
Yes. He is knowledgable
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
The thoughts and experiences of a fellow dev
Honest and frank
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Lot's of tech that I'm behind on.
When you discuss tech that I'm interested in.
It reminds me to study including studying the email itself. The technical discussions.
Yes. To grow tech knowledge.
âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None. I subscribe to many devs lists
He replies. He's nice. A little tech...but we're into different things rn
I like swiz so I keep up. Maybe I get something maybe not...
None. Mostly I don't completely read them. Scan and see, then move on
I don't recommend emails.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
None
Can't remember.
I think I'm probably not completely the target audience but it's great to read another point of view
Additional insight
Sure. I think a lot of people are missing some of the pieces that the series highlights
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
too much information from many sources but I don't want to unsubscribe... did I make an unsubscribe request?
engineering stuff, stuff that is hard to get, and more in a remote setting
content, concise and to the point
learning stuff from an experienced developer
yes, if they want to learn more
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
No hesitation
learning about React, software dev and the business of dev, and Serverless
sense of humor, knowledge of the biz
A lot of useful and pertinent info like the newsletter today on serverless providers
Yes, if I had friends. Very informative and useful
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
had none
It had widened my perspectives, I got much confidence and knowledge
The tone, how it's written
Advises, I bought a recommended book because of it
Definitely
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
I'm actually not an engineer or a dev in my professional work.
What I really take away is how transposable the senior mindset is to other professions. I have spent most of my career in sales.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Probably none but I actually don't remember. It was too long ago đ
Tons of react, d3 and senior mindset tips
Straight to the point. Full of genuine work stories that I can relate to. And even though I'm not et your level, we are almost at the same age, so your problems are or will be mine. Plus, i really like your "get shit done first, talk tech later "way of seeing things
Your bike rides đ (or is it on twitter)
Yes sure. Mentionned you plenty of time at work. Relevant for any wannabe senior/d3/react developer
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Being spammed with general tips that were not relatable and possibly come from a place of implied ego, "as an xyz super 10x dev let me tell you that if you don't know react or blah blah you're behind bro"
That specificity, direction, focus can make a long lasting impact time over time
Small digestible chunks that are relatable and help me answer how to be and feel that I am a senior engineer
Sharing of resources that may help me that I can review on my own
Maybe. I don't often suggest things to folks without their solicitation. Nothing against the newsletter.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
I get too many emails already, and a few other coding-based ones, so overload
The blue bird
It's very relevant and written with insight and wit
Learning about becoming a senior engineer as a junior
If they're a React dev, yes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
No hesitation 0.o
A lot about dev life as a junior dev
His humor:)
I would and why not?
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
dont remember
news things and things that i new intuitivly but made more explicit
the orientation towards the unspoken, the qualitatively difficult to decribe, in the background working, patterns
concrete things
yes because its more than just technical/propositional knowledge
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Not a JS dev but great way to stay on top of trends and frameworks worth knowing about. Honest opinion from actual working dev with no hype/buzzwords.
Informal, friendly nature. And the layout looks good on my phone which is where Iâm reading 95% of time.
Links to cheat sheet and occasional other useful tool.
Yes. I suggested it to a couple interns on team who asked how know so much about different tech
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None whatsoever
Peopleware, career focus, pragmatism
Humor, candor, lateral thinking, no-nonsense
Definitely. Inspiring, fun reads.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None. Love your content - great informed experience and insight. Thanks for sharing!
Aside from the technical, the career tips provide great insight to uplift and help navigate the industry. Like having a bits of a mentor/coach..
All of it.
Some sense of direction, perspective.
Yes. Valuable career resource.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Large medical bills have the budget tight for a little while.
Lots of insightful tips and new ways at looking at work/career
The brevity - writing style is to the point without a lot of fluff
yes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Perspectives of start-up life, how things don't always work first time round but keep trying! đŞ
Informal style, easy to read, bitesize.
Learning about different technologies
Yes, for all the reasons mentioned previously
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Entrepreneur leadership senior stuff
Short, casual, not too hard selling, can get benefit from email - donât have to follow link to something else online
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, âŚ)
Actually, I had none. I remember you from the FRI days when you used to wear a hat with a card behind the ribbon. So I felt like I wanted to know what you are up to - here I am.
Primarily how you think about certain stuff - a senior SW engineer at a high paying job in SF
Transparency.
Gave me a different perspective on some architectural decisions I was making in my apps.
Yep. Because it's fun, it's filled with knowledge and it helps you understand the field better.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
that was years ago bro, I don't remember
new libraries, patterns, all kinda stuff
when it's about a discovery or lesson learned
gifs galore my guy
depends if they were a super nerd or not
âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
Signal to noise ration
Not sure, some good summaries of corporate life
There are jewels from time to time
?
Not likely. The articles are too long for the signal in them.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Senior mindset
Looking into a mind of senior person
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
I didn't haven't any hesitation. If I didn't like it, I can always unsubscribe, but I haven't :)
Navigating my career
The career stuff
yes - I think many engineers need help with career navigation
âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
i get a slight nudge to look into some of the concepts and ideas mentioned. it's a good way to fuzz my thoughts and makes me consider alternatives or new avenues.
that the whole thing is in one place and concise not a goddamn clickbait to the content with an attached hot take.
a good overview of things i'm not exposed to in my day to day.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
A lot
That it feels personal
Interesting articles
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
None really, subscribing was the easy part.
Probably not as much as more junior devs (I've got 25 years web dev experience, hi from GeoCities), but I learned to feel more confident in my decisions
No BS, straight shooting and unadulterated biased opinionism. Swizec feels how he does about things and doesn't apologize for what he does
It usually brings a big smile to my face to see it...
Yep, all day long. It's a wealth of experience and knowledge being shared very openly and honestly, even the bad stuff
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a C-level (eg CEO, CTO, CMO, âŚ)
busy with other techs
your way of presenting tech info for frontend dev
current, provides updates, opinion on what to use/ not use, whats important / not important
sure
âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
would it be too spammy, or too specific (i.e. all about react instead of generic tech stuff)
umm...
When it's more general and advice oriented
n/a
not sure at this point
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a VP/Director/Manager
I learn a lot about transitioning from google-fu-ing code to actually coming up with some professional-grade solutions (or so I like to believe ha!)
Swizec's last line in the newsletter ofc. You are appreciated too!
randomly opening them up at 3am and realizing "dude wth I gotta think bigger"
Ofc. Why? It's really good! Did I mention the last line?
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
none
Attitude
I find them clever, even the technical ones (I don't work with react)
Definitely, it's one of my favourite newsletters
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None, it was way back when! 10 years ago I think.
Hard to define, but one of the ones I actually read fairly regularly. Ot at least skim through.
Style of writing. Easy and fun to read, even when the topic is advanced.
Getting to know what you are up to.
Probably not, because I couldn't say exactly what it would do for them... The only newsletter I recommend is Stark's one.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
none
dev lifetime
humor
XP
yes, for reasons before
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Career stories and tips.
Reading content quickly and often focused on one point.
Mostly because of the experienced view of everyday struggle in Software Engineering.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
thinking more about my future
your experience
yes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Been subscribed for several years
Lots of React
Code examples and concept overviews
Insight into tech culture in Silicon Valley
Yes, it's great
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Senior stuff
Senior mindset
Id like to buy the react datavis but is still too expensive
Yes, already did
None
Javascript, React and Interacting in a team environment
I like the in-depth analysis posts. Especially the ones that go deeper into the issue you are writing about. I would like to see more of that.
Yes already did. I think they all get more value from it.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
How to be a better mentor, developer, professional.
Clear, well-written, easy to digest
Getting confidence in my skills/experience as a developer
Sure, great tips
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Too many subs already
Senior engineer Mindset
Tech stuff, senior engineer
Learn about latest in serverless
Yes
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
Your writings are very good and help me to learn a lot, I just sometimes feel that I don't have time to read them all because they are almost daily, but I think it's more of an organizational issue on my side đ
Phew! I started following you since you were writing your Serverless book and well I'm still reading it and learning about it, plus Gatsby, React, and softskills, how to not only be a programmer but an engineer.
Everything
I don't know, maybe get to know you a little better đ¤
Yep, totally, because I have learned a lot from you and I believe that other people can too.
âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
the advice would be generic/vague, or too tech specific.
what value engineers add to an org, and how to build a career as opposed to climbing the ladder
long term perspectives which do not focus only on one aspect of career e.g. salary, roles etc.
the senior mindset series helps with gaining context around the industry
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
none really
different ways to approach problems. how to stand out as an engineer rather than a developer
easily digestible chunks of helpful info
timely info (talk about suspense when suspense was announced)
yes - I always send his articles to my husband who just started as a junior. super helpful info
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None. Heard good things
Thinking more about learning other than using tutorials and career
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
I already did.
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Serverless intro,not afraid of severless
Easy to parse
Up to date on serverless
Grow or die
âď¸âď¸âď¸âď¸ from a Individual Contributor/Contractor
None
Ton of good stuff
The general writing style
Yes