build notes by Tom Shaw alternatives: newsletters like it

24 newsletters in the NewsletterFIT index cover the same topics as build notes by Tom Shaw (AI coding assistants, GitHub Copilot and OpenAI Codex). The closest matches are The Operator's Notebook, AlgoMaster Newsletter and Simon Willison’s Newsletter. They are ranked by how many topics they share with it, then by publicly shown subscribers.

Updated Nov 13, 2026 · ranked by shared topics, then publicly shown subscribers · methodology

About build notes by Tom Shaw

Welcome to build notes. The newsletter where I showcase my micro-projects and builds as a solo-developer!

Full profile
  1. 1

    Substacklast post Jun 6, 2026

    An operator's notebook on AI-built businesses and running a portfolio.

    Likely audience: Startup founders

    2 shared topics

  2. 2
    AlgoMaster Newsletter152K subscribers

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

    Master Coding and System Design Interviews. Level up your Software Engineering career. Subscribe and get a FREE System Design Interview Handbook in your inbox.

    Likely audience: Computer science students

    1 shared topic

  3. 3

    SubstackWeekly · last post 15 days ago

    From recent posts: Simon Willison's newsletter publishes weekly technical articles and live blog updates focused on Large Language Model development, AI agent workflows, and software engineering productivity. It targets developers and…

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

  4. 4
    Hybrid Hacker44K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    From recent posts: Hybrid Hacker publishes a weekly curated list of high-signal articles on software engineering, AI agent development, and organizational management for engineering leaders and practitioners. The newsletter consistently…

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    1 shared topic

  5. 5

    SubstackWeekly · last post 10 days ago

    From recent posts: Web Development Newsletter by Packt publishes technical articles on AI agent orchestration, RAG stability, and spec-driven development for existing codebases. The content targets developers seeking practical engineering…

    Likely audience: Web developers

    1 shared topic

  6. 6
    Codex23K subscribers

    Substacklast post May 23, 2026

    From recent posts: Codex publishes technical articles on LLM security, inference infrastructure, and software development workflows, targeting engineers and founders. Content focuses on optimizing GitHub Copilot usage, managing remote…

    Likely audience: DevOps engineers

    1 shared topic

  7. 7
    Chris Best19K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 21 days ago

    Co-founder and CEO of Substack

    Likely audience: AI researchers

    1 shared topic

  8. 8

    SubstackWeekly · last post 14 days ago

    Si eres o quieres iniciarte en el mundo freelance, que esta sea tu forma de vida, eligiendo los clientes y proyectos que realmente te gustan, ¡apúntate gratis a mi newsletter y recibe cada semana consejos para…

    Likely audience: Freelancers

    1 shared topic

  9. 9
    Women + AI6K subscribers

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    From recent posts: Women + AI is a publication focused on practical AI applications and community events for non-technical women. Recent issues cover a mix of formats, including interviews and discussions on personal branding and…

    Likely audience: women in AI

    1 shared topic

  10. 10

    Substacklast post Jun 2, 2026

    Меня зовут Ната Покровская, я нарративный дизайнер — а ещë режиссёр, сценарист, писатель и фотограф. Не верю во вдохновение, верю в организованный творческий процесс — и рассказываю, что мне помогает со всем этим…

    Likely audience: Indie developers

    1 shared topic

  11. 11
    The AI Engineer3K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 14 days ago

    Likely audience: software engineers

    1 shared topic

  12. 12
    James Devonport2K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 48 days ago

    From recent posts: James Devonport publishes a weekly newsletter focused on AI-assisted software development, covering topics such as custom hardware dashboards, automated video generation, and backend database comparisons for mobile and…

    Likely audience: Hardware hackers

    1 shared topic

  13. 13

    SubstackWeekly · last post 8 days ago

    Likely audience: ML engineers

    1 shared topic

  14. 14

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 30 days ago

    From recent posts: Research-Driven Engineering Leadership publishes peer-reviewed studies on AI integration, engineering psychology, and organizational management for engineering leaders and researchers. The publication consistently…

    Likely audience: Engineering leaders

    1 shared topic

  15. 15

    SubstackWeekly · last post 11 days ago

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    1 shared topic

  16. 16
    Prof C1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 26 days ago

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    1 shared topic

  17. 17
    Sri’s Substack1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post 45 days ago

    My personal Substack

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    1 shared topic

  18. 18

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 26, 2026

    From recent posts: Agentes IA publishes Spanish-language technical guides on AI coding agents, token-efficient prompting, and autonomous agent security. The newsletter targets developers and technical users interested in practical…

    Likely audience: software developers

    1 shared topic

  19. 19
    Push to Prod1K subscribers

    SubstackMonthly or less · last post Aug 18, 2026

    From recent posts: Push to Prod publishes in-depth essays on software engineering, AI coding tools, and system architecture for developers and technical leaders. The publication features technical deep dives into topics like queueing…

    Likely audience: Software architects

    1 shared topic

  20. 20

    beehiivDaily · last post today

    Learn how to code faster with AI in 5 mins a day. Read by 300k+ devs, engineers, and technical leaders at top Tech companies.

    Likely audience: Software engineers

    1 shared topic

  21. 21

    SubstackSeveral times a week · last post yesterday

    Likely audience: web developers

    1 shared topic

  22. 22

    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 21 days ago

    Welcome to the DCX Herald! Stay ahead in the world of web development with expert insights, essential tips on W

    Likely audience: Software developers

    1 shared topic

  23. 23

    LinkedInEvery two weeks · last post 20 days ago

    The Path to becoming CTO became easier. I will share real world experiences to accelerate your journey.

    Likely audience: Tech leaders

    1 shared topic

  24. 24

    SubstackEvery two weeks · last post 13 days ago

    This is where I document my work - from a journey building ChatGPT4's best company to start with 1,000 USD to Crafted, a company that combines tech and coaching for busy senior leaders looking to grow their thought…

    Likely audience: founders

    1 shared topic

Find every newsletter in this space

Search every post these newsletters publish, see who sponsors each one, and get alerted when a new one starts covering the same ground.

Search the index

7-day Pro trial · no card required