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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post today

Explain complex systems with simple terms, from the authors of the best-selling system design book series. Join over 1,000,000 friendly readers.

Likely audience: ML engineers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

Download my system design playbook on newsletter signup for FREE

Likely audience: Software engineers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 36 days ago

A weekly newsletter for women ready to realign, rebuild, and rise into their next era. Each letter offers space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with yourself as you navigate growth, healing, and becoming her.

Likely audience: Individuals experiencing life transitions

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: The Javarevisited Newsletter publishes technical articles on Java concurrency, system design interviews, and API security alongside occasional developer hardware recommendations. It targets engineers preparing for…

Likely audience: Software engineers

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SubstackDaily · last post 11 days ago

From recent posts: System Design Nuggets publishes technical articles on system design, architecture, and distributed systems for software engineers and architects preparing for interviews or making design decisions. The publication…

Likely audience: System architects

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SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

Outcome School by Amit Shekhar

Likely audience: CTOs

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 35 days ago

From recent posts: Diary of a High Achiever publishes long-form essays on mental health, burnout, and the tension between professional ambition and personal authenticity for high-achievers navigating career transitions and self-discovery.

Likely audience: Career professionals feeling unfulfilled

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Substacklast post Jun 14, 2026

Learn about end-to-end Data Systems and stay up to date with what is happening in the Data World.

Likely audience: AI engineers

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: This newsletter publishes technical deep dives into infrastructure, AI systems, and distributed architecture for software engineers. It covers specific topics including NGINX, Kafka, RAG architectures, and deployment…

Likely audience: DevOps engineers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 28 days ago

From recent posts: Behind the Femme is a weekly newsletter blending memoir-style essays on fashion, lifestyle, and career transitions with occasional sponsored content. It targets women navigating personal growth, style identity, and…

Likely audience: aspiring screenwriters

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SubstackWeekly · last post 4 days ago

From recent posts: Nonlinear News publishes career transition guides, personal branding strategies, and creator economy financial advice for professionals pivoting from corporate roles to independent businesses. The publication mixes…

Likely audience: Career changers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 31 days ago

The Data Hustle is here to help you navigate the data world, find opportunities, and grow in your career. I’m Sai Bysani, a Lead Data Analyst at BCBS with an MS in Data Science from UConn. Join 200K+ LinkedIn family for…

Likely audience: Aspiring data scientists

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 17 days ago

for writers who build and builders who write

Likely audience: AI enthusiasts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

A Programmer's Journey of Perfections Follow LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/devd04/ X : https://x.com/BetterEngineer1

Likely audience: Backend engineers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 18 days ago

From recent posts: Tech and Tea publishes a rotating mix of personal essays on career transitions and AI, guest posts on gender dynamics in tech, and lifestyle narratives about cycling and sustainable living. The publication targets…

Likely audience: Engineering leaders

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 31 days ago

Built in 40+ countries. Top rank year one. Launched and merged companies. I don't sell hype. I fix what's broken in your team or company. Most teams stall because leadership stopped getting built. Not because people…

Likely audience: HR professionals

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 56 days ago

I'm a self-taught programmer that loves to write about life, learning, and the human part of what we do. I created the "This Developer's Life" podcast, so I suppose that's where this notion comes from. All from my head…

Likely audience: Product managers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 14 days ago

From recent posts: Career Pivot publishes a mix of personal finance advice, federal workforce commentary, interview preparation guides, and curated career event listings. It targets professionals navigating career transitions…

Likely audience: Career changers

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SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 23 days ago

Join 11,400+ Software Engineers & Engineering Leaders who receive a free weekly email with all the recently published podcasts and conference talks. Stop scrolling through messy YouTube subscriptions. Stop FOMO. Easy to…

Likely audience: Software Engineers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 9 days ago

It's a curated space where I break down complex system design principles, tech concepts, and real-world architecture patterns into simple, digestible insights.

Likely audience: Software engineers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

Thanks for checking out my Substack! Subscribe for free and receive your How to Become a Data Analyst eBook!

Likely audience: aspiring data analysts

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SubstackWeekly · last post 18 days ago

Honest conversations about work—the kind you can’t have when the boss is listening.

Likely audience: job seekers

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SubstackSeveral times a week · last post 10 days ago

From recent posts: AI Engineering Insider publishes interview-focused content and practical guides for AI engineering roles. Recent issues cover hiring practices across Europe, system design questions for major tech companies…

Likely audience: AI engineers

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SubstackMonthly or less · last post 37 days ago

From recent posts: Jamie Jensen publishes a mix of personal essays on topics like perimenopause, grief, and neurodivergence alongside career updates and marketing strategy advice. The publication serves readers interested in creator…

Likely audience: Marketing professionals

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