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Resource Dump II

Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Hi, this is a follow-up to Resource Dump I.

🚀 Startups & Product
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startups.gallery
A list of 900+ outstanding early-stage companies, curated daily.

PostHog’s Guide to Vibe Design
PostHog engineers’ tips on creating nice designs when vibe coding.

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CodeCrafters HTTP Server
Build an HTTP server from scratch to learn networking and system programming. Extremely high-quality resource.

Unblocking Yourself 101

Mon, 03 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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A collection of advice that no one explicitly tells you about performing well in your first tech job.

There will come a day (perhaps on your first day, or maybe even every single day) when you are given a task that you have absolutely no idea how to even begin to tackle. If your first response is to panic, keep reading.

Resource Dump I

Sun, 02 Feb 2025 00:00:00 +0000

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Hi, here is a bunch of random stuff I’ve bookmarked over the last year because I found it cool. In no particular order. With a quick summary for your convenience.

💽 Operating Systems / Linux / Networking
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Julia Evans’ Wizard Zines
Extremely high-quality, digestible comics about Linux and networking concepts.

Getting a Job 101

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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You’re a student or recent grad, and you’re seeking your first internship or full-time job in North American tech.

Side Projects 101

Sat, 28 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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You have an app idea but you have no idea how to start building it. Maybe you’re at a hackathon and you only have 24 hours, maybe it’s to beef up your resume, or maybe you’re just doing this for fun.

Everyone tells you to “build something unique” and “build something high-quality” - okay, cool, how?

Internship Alternatives 101

Thu, 19 Sep 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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So, you don’t have an internship or job lined up. Or maybe you’re taking a light courseload and want to upgrade your resume in the meantime. Or maybe you’re just looking for something more fun than your regular 9-5.

Here are some options for you.

Start here if you're a student

Tue, 21 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000

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This is a list of resources you can use to get your foot in the door in the North American big tech software industry. It’s a braindump of everything I wish I knew when I was starting out, and it’s meant to be a starting point for you to Google stuff, learn about alternative paths, and find your own way. Obviously, it’s impossible to list every single opportunity on the planet, so I’ve included some search terms you can use to find out more about each topic.

Creating a website for free

Thu, 29 Feb 2024 00:00:00 +0000

I didn’t know what to put as a cover for this. Sorry if the song gets stuck in your head.

Why should I follow this guide?
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🎨 Personal websites can be a great way to showcase your work, share your thoughts, and build your personal brand. You could also use them to host a photography or art portfolio, a blog, a resume, and more.

Posts on nadia.fyi

Resource Dump II

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🚀 Startups & Product #

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Unblocking Yourself 101

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Resource Dump I

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Getting a Job 101

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Side Projects 101

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Internship Alternatives 101

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Start here if you're a student

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Creating a website for free

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