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The number one thing I've been hearing from people in tech lately is, basically, "How the hell am I supposed to work in this industry anymore?" Though most folks are kind of afraid to say it out loud. So I wrote about how to think about it: https://www.anildash.com/2026/01/05/a-tech-career-in-2026/

The number one thing I've been hearing from people in tech lately is, basically, "How the hell am I supposed to work in this industry anymore?" Though most folks are kind of afraid to say it out loud. So I wrote about how to think about it: https://www.anildash.com/2026/01/05/a-tech-career-in-2026/

🔗 How the hell are you supposed to have a career in tech in 2026? via @anildash #Tech #Labor

The number one question I get from my friends, acquaintances, and mentees in the technology industry these days is, by far, variations on the basic theme of, “what the hell are we supposed to do now?”

https://www.anildash.com/2026/01/05/a-tech-career-in-2026/

The number one thing I've been hearing from people in tech lately is, basically, "How the hell am I supposed to work in this industry anymore?" Though most folks are kind of afraid to say it out loud. So I wrote about how to think about it: https://www.anildash.com/2026/01/05/a-tech-career-in-2026/

The number one thing I've been hearing from people in tech lately is, basically, "How the hell am I supposed to work in this industry anymore?" Though most folks are kind of afraid to say it out loud. So I wrote about how to think about it: https://www.anildash.com/2026/01/05/a-tech-career-in-2026/

The number one thing I've been hearing from people in tech lately is, basically, "How the hell am I supposed to work in this industry anymore?" Though most folks are kind of afraid to say it out loud. So I wrote about how to think about it: https://www.anildash.com/2026/01/05/a-tech-career-in-2026/

The number one thing I've been hearing from people in tech lately is, basically, "How the hell am I supposed to work in this industry anymore?" Though most folks are kind of afraid to say it out loud. So I wrote about how to think about it: https://www.anildash.com/2026/01/05/a-tech-career-in-2026/

The number one thing I've been hearing from people in tech lately is, basically, "How the hell am I supposed to work in this industry anymore?" Though most folks are kind of afraid to say it out loud. So I wrote about how to think about it: https://www.anildash.com/2026/01/05/a-tech-career-in-2026/

The number one thing I've been hearing from people in tech lately is, basically, "How the hell am I supposed to work in this industry anymore?" Though most folks are kind of afraid to say it out loud. So I wrote about how to think about it: https://www.anildash.com/2026/01/05/a-tech-career-in-2026/

The number one thing I've been hearing from people in tech lately is, basically, "How the hell am I supposed to work in this industry anymore?" Though most folks are kind of afraid to say it out loud. So I wrote about how to think about it: https://www.anildash.com/2026/01/05/a-tech-career-in-2026/

I wrote a photo essay with 20+ of my favourite tech museums in the world, and tried to figure out what makes a great museum in the process.

I am very curious what tech museums you like – and why!

(Will work on any device, but worth checking out on the biggest screen you or your neighbour might have.)

https://aresluna.org/fav-tech-museums/

I wrote a photo essay with 20+ of my favourite tech museums in the world, and tried to figure out what makes a great museum in the process.

I am very curious what tech museums you like – and why!

(Will work on any device, but worth checking out on the biggest screen you or your neighbour might have.)

https://aresluna.org/fav-tech-museums/

I wrote a photo essay with 20+ of my favourite tech museums in the world, and tried to figure out what makes a great museum in the process.

I am very curious what tech museums you like – and why!

(Will work on any device, but worth checking out on the biggest screen you or your neighbour might have.)

https://aresluna.org/fav-tech-museums/

I wrote a photo essay with 20+ of my favourite tech museums in the world, and tried to figure out what makes a great museum in the process.

I am very curious what tech museums you like – and why!

(Will work on any device, but worth checking out on the biggest screen you or your neighbour might have.)

https://aresluna.org/fav-tech-museums/

I wrote a photo essay with 20+ of my favourite tech museums in the world, and tried to figure out what makes a great museum in the process.

I am very curious what tech museums you like – and why!

(Will work on any device, but worth checking out on the biggest screen you or your neighbour might have.)

https://aresluna.org/fav-tech-museums/

I wrote a photo essay with 20+ of my favourite tech museums in the world, and tried to figure out what makes a great museum in the process.

I am very curious what tech museums you like – and why!

(Will work on any device, but worth checking out on the biggest screen you or your neighbour might have.)

https://aresluna.org/fav-tech-museums/

I wrote a photo essay with 20+ of my favourite tech museums in the world, and tried to figure out what makes a great museum in the process.

I am very curious what tech museums you like – and why!

(Will work on any device, but worth checking out on the biggest screen you or your neighbour might have.)

https://aresluna.org/fav-tech-museums/

I wrote a photo essay with 20+ of my favourite tech museums in the world, and tried to figure out what makes a great museum in the process.

I am very curious what tech museums you like – and why!

(Will work on any device, but worth checking out on the biggest screen you or your neighbour might have.)

https://aresluna.org/fav-tech-museums/

I wrote a photo essay with 20+ of my favourite tech museums in the world, and tried to figure out what makes a great museum in the process.

I am very curious what tech museums you like – and why!

(Will work on any device, but worth checking out on the biggest screen you or your neighbour might have.)

https://aresluna.org/fav-tech-museums/

I wrote a photo essay with 20+ of my favourite tech museums in the world, and tried to figure out what makes a great museum in the process.

I am very curious what tech museums you like – and why!

(Will work on any device, but worth checking out on the biggest screen you or your neighbour might have.)

https://aresluna.org/fav-tech-museums/

I wrote up how I hire engineers: building a team means building a community, which means looking beyond live coding tests to find empathetic collaborators who care about a mission. (PS: I'm hiring!) https://werd.io/how-i-hire-engineers/

https://werd.io/how-i-hire-engineers/

I wrote up how I hire engineers: building a team means building a community, which means looking beyond live coding tests to find empathetic collaborators who care about a mission. (PS: I'm hiring!) https://werd.io/how-i-hire-engineers/

I wrote up how I hire engineers: building a team means building a community, which means looking beyond live coding tests to find empathetic collaborators who care about a mission. (PS: I'm hiring!) https://werd.io/how-i-hire-engineers/

I wrote up how I hire engineers: building a team means building a community, which means looking beyond live coding tests to find empathetic collaborators who care about a mission. (PS: I'm hiring!) https://werd.io/how-i-hire-engineers/

I wrote up how I hire engineers: building a team means building a community, which means looking beyond live coding tests to find empathetic collaborators who care about a mission. (PS: I'm hiring!) https://werd.io/how-i-hire-engineers/

I wrote up how I hire engineers: building a team means building a community, which means looking beyond live coding tests to find empathetic collaborators who care about a mission. (PS: I'm hiring!) https://werd.io/how-i-hire-engineers/

I wrote up how I hire engineers: building a team means building a community, which means looking beyond live coding tests to find empathetic collaborators who care about a mission. (PS: I'm hiring!) https://werd.io/how-i-hire-engineers/

I wrote up how I hire engineers: building a team means building a community, which means looking beyond live coding tests to find empathetic collaborators who care about a mission. (PS: I'm hiring!) https://werd.io/how-i-hire-engineers/

I wrote up how I hire engineers: building a team means building a community, which means looking beyond live coding tests to find empathetic collaborators who care about a mission. (PS: I'm hiring!) https://werd.io/how-i-hire-engineers/

This was originally going to be a one-post mastodon quip about how much Zork I sold for in today’s dollars, but then I got carried away so I spared you all a 20-part thread: https://bigzaphod.com/blog/the-price-of-software/

This was originally going to be a one-post mastodon quip about how much Zork I sold for in today’s dollars, but then I got carried away so I spared you all a 20-part thread: https://bigzaphod.com/blog/the-price-of-software/

This was originally going to be a one-post mastodon quip about how much Zork I sold for in today’s dollars, but then I got carried away so I spared you all a 20-part thread: https://bigzaphod.com/blog/the-price-of-software/

The Price of Software by @bigzaphod https://bigzaphod.com/blog/the-price-of-software/

Sean Heber blogs about the continued devaluation of software, comparing it to Zork in the 1980s.

In 2026 there is going to be more software than ever, much of at least AI-assisted if not outright slop, and so more competition. More indie developers, but maybe fewer successful ones.

This was originally going to be a one-post mastodon quip about how much Zork I sold for in today’s dollars, but then I got carried away so I spared you all a 20-part thread: https://bigzaphod.com/blog/the-price-of-software/

The Price of Software by @bigzaphod https://bigzaphod.com/blog/the-price-of-software/

This was originally going to be a one-post mastodon quip about how much Zork I sold for in today’s dollars, but then I got carried away so I spared you all a 20-part thread: https://bigzaphod.com/blog/the-price-of-software/

This was originally going to be a one-post mastodon quip about how much Zork I sold for in today’s dollars, but then I got carried away so I spared you all a 20-part thread: https://bigzaphod.com/blog/the-price-of-software/

This was originally going to be a one-post mastodon quip about how much Zork I sold for in today’s dollars, but then I got carried away so I spared you all a 20-part thread: https://bigzaphod.com/blog/the-price-of-software/

David Rosen, co-founder of SEGA, just died. He was 95 years old.

Wait. He wasn’t Japanese?

That’s right. SEGA started as an American company. The reason SEGA is capitalized is because the original name was Service Games. And the “Service” in that name refers to the American military—its first customer base.

SEGA remained largely American until the 1980s, when David Rosen—along with Japanese business partners—bought the company from its parent, Gulf+Western, which also owned Paramount Pictures.

This initiated one of the most innovative and creative periods in video game history. SEGA produced classics like Space Harrier, OutRun, Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, and Virtua Fighter.

For nearly two decades, SEGA was the primary rival to Nintendo, separating itself through speed and attitude.

Along with Atari, it was one of the companies that defined my childhood.

R.I.P., David Rosen. May you enjoy that great arcade in the sky.

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/05/sega-co-founder-david-rosen-dies

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/05/sega-co-founder-david-rosen-dies

#sega #theguardian

David Rosen, co-founder of SEGA, just died. He was 95 years old.

Wait. He wasn’t Japanese?

That’s right. SEGA started as an American company. The reason SEGA is capitalized is because the original name was Service Games. And the “Service” in that name refers to the American military—its first customer base.

SEGA remained largely American until the 1980s, when David Rosen—along with Japanese business partners—bought the company from its parent, Gulf+Western, which also owned Paramount Pictures.

This initiated one of the most innovative and creative periods in video game history. SEGA produced classics like Space Harrier, OutRun, Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, and Virtua Fighter.

For nearly two decades, SEGA was the primary rival to Nintendo, separating itself through speed and attitude.

Along with Atari, it was one of the companies that defined my childhood.

R.I.P., David Rosen. May you enjoy that great arcade in the sky.

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/05/sega-co-founder-david-rosen-dies

Well, shit..

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/05/sega-co-founder-david-rosen-dies

🎮📰 Sega's co-founder hits "Game Over" at 95, but The Guardian's #eulogy feels like a never-ending loading screen of options no one asked for. Skip, skip, skip—Rosen's legacy deserves a better 'Continue?' 💔👾
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/05/sega-co-founder-david-rosen-dies #SegaLegacy #GameOver #Tribute #GamingHistory #HackerNews #ngated

David Rosen, co-founder of SEGA, just died. He was 95 years old.

Wait. He wasn’t Japanese?

That’s right. SEGA started as an American company. The reason SEGA is capitalized is because the original name was Service Games. And the “Service” in that name refers to the American military—its first customer base.

SEGA remained largely American until the 1980s, when David Rosen—along with Japanese business partners—bought the company from its parent, Gulf+Western, which also owned Paramount Pictures.

This initiated one of the most innovative and creative periods in video game history. SEGA produced classics like Space Harrier, OutRun, Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, and Virtua Fighter.

For nearly two decades, SEGA was the primary rival to Nintendo, separating itself through speed and attitude.

Along with Atari, it was one of the companies that defined my childhood.

R.I.P., David Rosen. May you enjoy that great arcade in the sky.

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/05/sega-co-founder-david-rosen-dies

David Rosen, co-founder of SEGA, just died. He was 95 years old.

Wait. He wasn’t Japanese?

That’s right. SEGA started as an American company. The reason SEGA is capitalized is because the original name was Service Games. And the “Service” in that name refers to the American military—its first customer base.

SEGA remained largely American until the 1980s, when David Rosen—along with Japanese business partners—bought the company from its parent, Gulf+Western, which also owned Paramount Pictures.

This initiated one of the most innovative and creative periods in video game history. SEGA produced classics like Space Harrier, OutRun, Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, and Virtua Fighter.

For nearly two decades, SEGA was the primary rival to Nintendo, separating itself through speed and attitude.

Along with Atari, it was one of the companies that defined my childhood.

R.I.P., David Rosen. May you enjoy that great arcade in the sky.

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/05/sega-co-founder-david-rosen-dies

David Rosen, co-founder of SEGA, just died. He was 95 years old.

Wait. He wasn’t Japanese?

That’s right. SEGA started as an American company. The reason SEGA is capitalized is because the original name was Service Games. And the “Service” in that name refers to the American military—its first customer base.

SEGA remained largely American until the 1980s, when David Rosen—along with Japanese business partners—bought the company from its parent, Gulf+Western, which also owned Paramount Pictures.

This initiated one of the most innovative and creative periods in video game history. SEGA produced classics like Space Harrier, OutRun, Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, and Virtua Fighter.

For nearly two decades, SEGA was the primary rival to Nintendo, separating itself through speed and attitude.

Along with Atari, it was one of the companies that defined my childhood.

R.I.P., David Rosen. May you enjoy that great arcade in the sky.

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/05/sega-co-founder-david-rosen-dies

David Rosen, co-founder of SEGA, just died. He was 95 years old.

Wait. He wasn’t Japanese?

That’s right. SEGA started as an American company. The reason SEGA is capitalized is because the original name was Service Games. And the “Service” in that name refers to the American military—its first customer base.

SEGA remained largely American until the 1980s, when David Rosen—along with Japanese business partners—bought the company from its parent, Gulf+Western, which also owned Paramount Pictures.

This initiated one of the most innovative and creative periods in video game history. SEGA produced classics like Space Harrier, OutRun, Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, and Virtua Fighter.

For nearly two decades, SEGA was the primary rival to Nintendo, separating itself through speed and attitude.

Along with Atari, it was one of the companies that defined my childhood.

R.I.P., David Rosen. May you enjoy that great arcade in the sky.

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/05/sega-co-founder-david-rosen-dies

David Rosen, co-founder of SEGA, just died. He was 95 years old.

Wait. He wasn’t Japanese?

That’s right. SEGA started as an American company. The reason SEGA is capitalized is because the original name was Service Games. And the “Service” in that name refers to the American military—its first customer base.

SEGA remained largely American until the 1980s, when David Rosen—along with Japanese business partners—bought the company from its parent, Gulf+Western, which also owned Paramount Pictures.

This initiated one of the most innovative and creative periods in video game history. SEGA produced classics like Space Harrier, OutRun, Sonic the Hedgehog, Streets of Rage, and Virtua Fighter.

For nearly two decades, SEGA was the primary rival to Nintendo, separating itself through speed and attitude.

Along with Atari, it was one of the companies that defined my childhood.

R.I.P., David Rosen. May you enjoy that great arcade in the sky.

https://www.theguardian.com/games/2026/jan/05/sega-co-founder-david-rosen-dies

I'm seeing great new year's hype about starting blogs so I'll throw in my stuff into the mix:

Why blog? https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/why-developers-should-blog

Blogging platforms: https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/blogging-platforms

You should start a blog today: https://hamatti.org/posts/you-should-start-a-blog-today/

Why a blog rather than just social media? https://hamatti.org/posts/why-personal-site-rather-than-social-media-presence/

#blogging #writing

I'm seeing great new year's hype about starting blogs so I'll throw in my stuff into the mix:

Why blog? https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/why-developers-should-blog

Blogging platforms: https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/blogging-platforms

You should start a blog today: https://hamatti.org/posts/you-should-start-a-blog-today/

Why a blog rather than just social media? https://hamatti.org/posts/why-personal-site-rather-than-social-media-presence/

#blogging #writing

I'm seeing great new year's hype about starting blogs so I'll throw in my stuff into the mix:

Why blog? https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/why-developers-should-blog

Blogging platforms: https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/blogging-platforms

You should start a blog today: https://hamatti.org/posts/you-should-start-a-blog-today/

Why a blog rather than just social media? https://hamatti.org/posts/why-personal-site-rather-than-social-media-presence/

#blogging #writing

I'm seeing great new year's hype about starting blogs so I'll throw in my stuff into the mix:

Why blog? https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/why-developers-should-blog

Blogging platforms: https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/blogging-platforms

You should start a blog today: https://hamatti.org/posts/you-should-start-a-blog-today/

Why a blog rather than just social media? https://hamatti.org/posts/why-personal-site-rather-than-social-media-presence/

#blogging #writing

I'm seeing great new year's hype about starting blogs so I'll throw in my stuff into the mix:

Why blog? https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/why-developers-should-blog

Blogging platforms: https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/blogging-platforms

You should start a blog today: https://hamatti.org/posts/you-should-start-a-blog-today/

Why a blog rather than just social media? https://hamatti.org/posts/why-personal-site-rather-than-social-media-presence/

#blogging #writing

I'm seeing great new year's hype about starting blogs so I'll throw in my stuff into the mix:

Why blog? https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/why-developers-should-blog

Blogging platforms: https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/blogging-platforms

You should start a blog today: https://hamatti.org/posts/you-should-start-a-blog-today/

Why a blog rather than just social media? https://hamatti.org/posts/why-personal-site-rather-than-social-media-presence/

#blogging #writing

Why blog? https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/why-developers-should-blog

Blogging platforms: https://notes.hamatti.org/writing/blogging-platforms

You should start a blog today: https://hamatti.org/posts/you-should-start-a-blog-today/

Why a blog rather than just social media? https://hamatti.org/posts/why-personal-site-rather-than-social-media-presence/

#blogging #writing

For absolutely no reason at all I would like to point out that @stavvers's 2023 piece on giving advice on the Internet without being an utter menace is still very relevant, and a great read:
https://anotherangrywoman.com/2023/01/18/how-to-give-advice-on-the-internet-without-being-an-utter-menace/

I strongly encourage anyone who is not familiar with it to read it, and anyone who is might consider reading it again (I just did, for good measure).

Might make sense to keep it in bookmarks for easy access in case one is unsure in a particular situation, too.

:blobcatcoffee:

For absolutely no reason at all I would like to point out that @stavvers's 2023 piece on giving advice on the Internet without being an utter menace is still very relevant, and a great read:
https://anotherangrywoman.com/2023/01/18/how-to-give-advice-on-the-internet-without-being-an-utter-menace/

I strongly encourage anyone who is not familiar with it to read it, and anyone who is might consider reading it again (I just did, for good measure).

Might make sense to keep it in bookmarks for easy access in case one is unsure in a particular situation, too.

:blobcatcoffee:

For absolutely no reason at all I would like to point out that @stavvers's 2023 piece on giving advice on the Internet without being an utter menace is still very relevant, and a great read:
https://anotherangrywoman.com/2023/01/18/how-to-give-advice-on-the-internet-without-being-an-utter-menace/

I strongly encourage anyone who is not familiar with it to read it, and anyone who is might consider reading it again (I just did, for good measure).

Might make sense to keep it in bookmarks for easy access in case one is unsure in a particular situation, too.

:blobcatcoffee:

For absolutely no reason at all I would like to point out that @stavvers's 2023 piece on giving advice on the Internet without being an utter menace is still very relevant, and a great read:
https://anotherangrywoman.com/2023/01/18/how-to-give-advice-on-the-internet-without-being-an-utter-menace/

I strongly encourage anyone who is not familiar with it to read it, and anyone who is might consider reading it again (I just did, for good measure).

Might make sense to keep it in bookmarks for easy access in case one is unsure in a particular situation, too.

:blobcatcoffee:

For absolutely no reason at all I would like to point out that @stavvers's 2023 piece on giving advice on the Internet without being an utter menace is still very relevant, and a great read:
https://anotherangrywoman.com/2023/01/18/how-to-give-advice-on-the-internet-without-being-an-utter-menace/

I strongly encourage anyone who is not familiar with it to read it, and anyone who is might consider reading it again (I just did, for good measure).

Might make sense to keep it in bookmarks for easy access in case one is unsure in a particular situation, too.

:blobcatcoffee:

For absolutely no reason at all I would like to point out that @stavvers's 2023 piece on giving advice on the Internet without being an utter menace is still very relevant, and a great read:
https://anotherangrywoman.com/2023/01/18/how-to-give-advice-on-the-internet-without-being-an-utter-menace/

I strongly encourage anyone who is not familiar with it to read it, and anyone who is might consider reading it again (I just did, for good measure).

Might make sense to keep it in bookmarks for easy access in case one is unsure in a particular situation, too.

:blobcatcoffee:

For absolutely no reason at all I would like to point out that @stavvers's 2023 piece on giving advice on the Internet without being an utter menace is still very relevant, and a great read:
https://anotherangrywoman.com/2023/01/18/how-to-give-advice-on-the-internet-without-being-an-utter-menace/

I strongly encourage anyone who is not familiar with it to read it, and anyone who is might consider reading it again (I just did, for good measure).

Might make sense to keep it in bookmarks for easy access in case one is unsure in a particular situation, too.

:blobcatcoffee:

For absolutely no reason at all I would like to point out that @stavvers's 2023 piece on giving advice on the Internet without being an utter menace is still very relevant, and a great read:
https://anotherangrywoman.com/2023/01/18/how-to-give-advice-on-the-internet-without-being-an-utter-menace/

I strongly encourage anyone who is not familiar with it to read it, and anyone who is might consider reading it again (I just did, for good measure).

Might make sense to keep it in bookmarks for easy access in case one is unsure in a particular situation, too.

:blobcatcoffee:

For absolutely no reason at all I would like to point out that @stavvers's 2023 piece on giving advice on the Internet without being an utter menace is still very relevant, and a great read:
https://anotherangrywoman.com/2023/01/18/how-to-give-advice-on-the-internet-without-being-an-utter-menace/

I strongly encourage anyone who is not familiar with it to read it, and anyone who is might consider reading it again (I just did, for good measure).

Might make sense to keep it in bookmarks for easy access in case one is unsure in a particular situation, too.

:blobcatcoffee:

For absolutely no reason at all I would like to point out that @stavvers's 2023 piece on giving advice on the Internet without being an utter menace is still very relevant, and a great read:
https://anotherangrywoman.com/2023/01/18/how-to-give-advice-on-the-internet-without-being-an-utter-menace/

I strongly encourage anyone who is not familiar with it to read it, and anyone who is might consider reading it again (I just did, for good measure).

Might make sense to keep it in bookmarks for easy access in case one is unsure in a particular situation, too.

:blobcatcoffee: