Tech Events & Career Guides
Practical writing about hackathons, meetups, conferences, and building a career in tech — from people who actually attend these things.
Developer Conferences Are Changing. Here's What's Actually Different Now.
The dev event scene has quietly shifted toward free, local, and small. Here's what actually changed, what the online-first hype got wrong, and how to pick well.
What Actually Happens at a Web3 Hackathon in 2026
A no-hype look at what really goes down at a Web3 hackathon in 2026 — the code, the chaos, the judging, and what actually gets you further as a crypto developer.
How to Stay Current in AI Without Torching Your Weekends at Conferences
Conference burnout is real. Here's how I stay current in AI without attending every summit, using a lighter system that actually sticks.
AI Meetups Are Weirder Than Every Other Tech Meetup. Here's Why That's Good.
After a decade of attending tech meetups, I've found AI gatherings break all the usual rules. Here's what makes machine learning events genuinely different.
Solo vs. Team: The Honest Guide to Hackathon Formats
I've done both solo and team hackathons for a decade. Here's the honest breakdown of which format actually wins—and when going alone beats a crowd.
The Rise of Domain-Specific Hackathons: Why Niche Beats General
After a decade of hackathons, I'm convinced niche events beat general ones. Here's why domain-specific AI and climate hackathons win on outcomes.
How to Win a Hackathon Without Being the Best Coder in the Room
Most hackathon winners aren't the strongest coders. Here's what actually moves judges: scope, demos, and the unglamorous strategy nobody teaches.
Corporate Hackathons vs. Community Hackathons: Which One Is Actually Worth Your Weekend?
I've done both for a decade. Here's the honest breakdown of corporate vs. community hackathons — and which one actually earns your two days off.
The Real Reason Most Hackathon Projects Never Ship (And What to Do Differently)
Most hackathon projects die the Monday after demo day. Here's the real reason why—and the unglamorous habits that actually get post-hackathon products shipped.
Why Every Developer Should Attend at Least One Hackathon This Year
Hackathons have a reputation problem. People think they're sleep-deprived coding marathons for students. Here's why that picture is completely wrong — and why attending one might be the best career move you make this year.
How to Find Free Tech Events Near You (Without Checking 10 Different Sites)
Tech events are scattered across Eventbrite, Meetup, Luma, company blogs, and Discord servers. Here's a practical system for finding the good ones without losing an hour of your week to searching.
AI Hackathons Are Exploding. Here's How to Find the Right One for You.
The number of AI-focused hackathons has tripled in two years. Not all of them are worth your weekend. This guide helps you separate the signal from the noise.
Tech Conferences vs. Meetups: An Honest Comparison Nobody Writes
Everyone tells you to 'go to events' for your career. Almost nobody tells you that conferences and meetups are completely different experiences that serve completely different purposes. Here's the actual difference.
The System I Use to Never Miss a Tech Event Worth Attending
After missing three events I really wanted to attend in one month, I built a simple system for tracking what's coming. It takes about ten minutes to set up and almost no maintenance.
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