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Are you a software engineer looking to stay updated and grow in your field? We've got you covered with over 50 valuable resources to keep you on the cutting edge of technology. From newsletters to books, we've curated a diverse list just for you. 

Newsletters: 


  • Pragmatic Engineer: Link 

  • TLDR: Link 

  • Level-up software engineering: Link 

  • Coding challenges: Link 

  • Engineers Codex: Link 

  • Techlead Mentor: Link 

  • Saiyan Growth letter: Link 

  • Wes Kao: Link 

  • Addy Osmani: Link 

  • And many more (see link below) 

Books: 

Engineering: 

  • A Philosophy of Software Design Link 

  • Clean Code Link 

Communication & Soft Skills: 

  • Smart Brevity Link 

  • Connect: Building Exceptional Relationships Link 

  • Crucial Conversations Link 

  • Engineers Survival Guide Link 

Leadership: 

  • The Manager's Path Link 

  • Staff Engineer: Leadership Beyond the Management Track Link 

  • The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More Link 

While we can't list all 50+ resources here, this is a fantastic starting point to fuel your growth as a software engineer. For the complete list of meticulously categorized resources, be sure to check out our latest High Growth Engineer article. 

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