Archive - The Software Engineer Weekly

I'm Leaving my Team at Google

After just over three years, I’ve made the tough decision to leave my team at Google.

Sep 13, 2024 •

Kevin Naughton Jr.

My 3 Step Process for Writing Clean Code

After writing code for over ten years, I’ve found a process that lends itself well to writing code and writing it well.

May 24, 2024 •

Kevin Naughton Jr.

3 Years at Google: My Most Important Learning

It’s hard to believe I’ve been a Software Engineer at Google for 3 years now.

Jun 28, 2024 •

Kevin Naughton Jr.

Getting Laid Off - Good Things Take Time

My Software Engineering career got off to a rocky start.

Feb 9, 2024 •

Kevin Naughton Jr.

The Importance of Side Projects

Learning outside of work is crucial as a software engineer.

Nov 15, 2024 •

Kevin Naughton Jr.

Learn One Programming Language (I'm Serious)

While it might sound ridiculous I wish someone encouraged me to learn a single programming language when first learning to code.

Mar 29, 2024 •

Kevin Naughton Jr.

Consistency is a Superpower

There are many examples of how consistency is key to success.

Jul 26, 2024 •

Kevin Naughton Jr.

Surround Yourself with Good Engineers

One of the best pieces of advice I could give to someone who’s early in their Software Engineering career is to surround yourself with good engineers.

Jun 14, 2024 •

Kevin Naughton Jr.

Prioritizing Health as a Software Engineer

While Software Engineering is good for your mind, it’s rough on your body.

Aug 2, 2024 •

Kevin Naughton Jr.

Build Your Passion

For the longest time, I thought that people discovered their passion by happenstance or by trying new things.

Oct 11, 2024 •

Kevin Naughton Jr.

Stop Feeling Dumb: The Myth of "Knowing Everything" in Software

What has always surprised me throughout my career thus far is the immense pressure software engineers tend to feel to “know everything”. And perhaps, to…

Feb 28 •

Kevin Naughton Jr.

I recently learned that my old team at Google underwent a large reorg.

Feb 7 •

Kevin Naughton Jr.

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