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Which Software Engineers will survive the AI Agentic Era?
For here, or to go?
Jun 21 • 
Gourav Khanijoe
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How refactoring almost ruined my marriage
And why it should be your LAST choice
Nov 30, 2024 • 
Gourav Khanijoe
 and 
Anton Zaides
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Got a late Amazon Prime Package in 2017? Ouch, that was my bad code!
My code broke affecting thousands of customers, yet I got promoted.
Jul 3, 2024 • 
Gourav Khanijoe
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Big Tech vs Mid-Tier vs Startups
Which company type is best for you?
Mar 7, 2024 • 
Gourav Khanijoe
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Performance Reviews are NOT Magical
They are meant to empower you, truly!
Feb 22, 2024 • 
Gourav Khanijoe
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How to level up as a Software Engineer despite having setbacks? - Part III (Staff to Principal Eng)
Rising from Adversity to Ascendancy
Feb 15, 2024 • 
Gourav Khanijoe
14
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How to level up as a Software Engineer despite having setbacks? - Part II (Sr. to Staff Eng)
Senior to Staff Engineer is quite a move!
Feb 7, 2024 • 
Gourav Khanijoe
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How to level up as a Software Engineer despite having setbacks? - Part I (New Grad to Mid-level to Sr Eng)
Embrace challenges -> Success
Jan 31, 2024 • 
Gourav Khanijoe
23
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Secret to become a Staff+ Engineer swiftly
Unveiling the Leadership Blueprint
Jan 10, 2024 • 
Gourav Khanijoe
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