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Jean Yang is a software engineering leader, startup founder, investor, and former professor focused on SaaS, AI observability, and programming languages.

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The essay discusses the often-overlooked needs of the '99% Developers' who work outside of high-profile tech companies. It highlights the gap between the idealized practices promoted by tech influencers and the realities faced by ...
The essay discusses the evolving landscape of developer experience (DX) amidst the rise of APIs, no-code, and low-code tools. It highlights the challenges developers face in managing complex systems and emphasizes the need for too...
The author shares insights from their experience as a founder of Akita, emphasizing the importance of angel investors in the startup journey. They recount their personal experiences with notable angel investors, including Jason Ho...
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The post argues that AI will not threaten developer jobs but will instead create more opportunities for software developers. The author suggests that all engineers will become AI engineers, leading to an increase in demand for sof...