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Brilliant Ideas, Bad Pitch? How to Communicate Tech Proposals That Win Support

Some things seem obviously valuable — until you try to convince someone else. That’s when you realize it’s not just about what you say, but how you say it.

June 23, 2025

by Sebastian Malaca

· 1,380 Views · 1 Like

Understanding the 5 Levels of LeetCode to Crack Coding Interview

Most people plateau at early LeetCode levels. This post explains why and uses the "longest palindromic substring problem" to show how to level up.

June 17, 2025

by Sajid khan

· 3,677 Views · 3 Likes

Safeguarding Cloud Databases: Best Practices and Risks Engineers Must Avoid

This article explores database security practices in cloud environments, highlighting risks like misconfigurations, insufficient encryption, and excessive privileges.

June 16, 2025

by arvind toorpu

CORE

· 2,099 Views · 2 Likes

Want to Become a Senior Software Engineer? Do These Things

Practical, day-to-day steps you can take to become a Senior Software Engineer. Know the basics, deepen your knowledge, be proactive, and take responsibility.

June 13, 2025

by Seun Matt

CORE

· 4,305 Views · 4 Likes

How Security Engineers Can Help Build a Strong Security Culture

Acting as security champions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and integrating security into daily workflows, security engineers can drive a culture where security is a shared responsibility across all levels.

June 12, 2025

by Swati Babbar

· 2,056 Views · 2 Likes

What They Don’t Teach You About Starting Your First IT Job

Starting your first job in Agile? This article breaks down what junior IT professionals really face—and how to handle real-world team dynamics, tools, and expectations.

June 10, 2025

by Ella Mitkin

· 1,962 Views · 4 Likes

The Truth About AI and Job Loss

AI isn't just another technological shift; it's a race against time where it requires faster learning and adaptation than any previous technological transition.

June 2, 2025

by Niruta Talwekar

· 4,664 Views · 8 Likes

How to Submit a Post to DZone

Find everything you need to post on DZone. Review these guidelines and submit your article for consideration.

Updated May 29, 2025

by DZone Editorial

· 428,743 Views · 140 Likes

Advancing Your Software Engineering Career in 2025

Here's my take on how you can smoothly navigate a swiftly evolving career landscape and propel your career forward come what may.

May 26, 2025

by Gaurav Mishra

· 4,060 Views · 3 Likes

The Perfection Trap: Rethinking Parkinson's Law for Modern Engineering Teams

Work expands in engineering through perfectionism, not laziness. Leaders need to create healthy constraints guiding teams towards value rather than pursue endless polish.

May 26, 2025

by Tim Schmolka

· 3,315 Views · 5 Likes

Navigating Change Management: A Guide for Engineers

Manage uncertainty by focusing on skills and relationships within your control. This article provides strategies for navigating change while building career resilience.

May 23, 2025

by Tim Schmolka

· 3,041 Views · 1 Like

Rethinking Recruitment: A Journey Through Hiring Practices

Reflections and insights on the evolution of hiring processes, highlighting the need for innovation, efficiency, and a candidate-focused approach to recruitment.

May 2, 2025

by Miguel Garcia

CORE

· 3,417 Views · 4 Likes

On-Call That Doesn’t Suck: A Guide for Data Engineers

Data pipelines don’t fail silently; they make a lot of noise. The question is, are you listening to the signal or drowning in noise?

April 29, 2025

by Tulika Bhatt

· 3,325 Views · 3 Likes

AI Interview Analysis

This article discusses how to use generative artificial intelligence to analyze interviews from teammates, stakeholders, and management for better insights.

April 21, 2025

by Stefan Wolpers

CORE

· 3,400 Views · 3 Likes

The One Interview Question That Lost You the Job

In this article, see how one common interview question can instantly hurt your chances if not answered carefully.

April 10, 2025

by Leon Adato

· 3,973 Views · 2 Likes

How AI Automation Increases Research Productivity

Discover how AI automation revolutionizes research productivity through streamlined data collection, workflow optimization, and real-world applications in various industries.

April 9, 2025

by Kevin Vu

· 3,566 Views · 1 Like

From Engineer to Leader: Scaling Impact Beyond Code

Manage the shift to technical leadership by scaling your impact through others instead of trying to code everything yourself.

April 2, 2025

by Kushal Thakkar

· 8,391 Views · 4 Likes

XAI: Making ML Models Transparent for Smarter Hiring Decisions

Explainable AI (XAI) lifts the veil on machine learning in recruiting, showing why candidates get scored or rejected — like skills mismatches or low experience.

March 27, 2025

by Pankaj Khurana

· 15,620 Views · 1 Like