What is this?
A curated handbook of external resources (newsletters, books, courses, papers, videos, podcasts, communities, and job/interview platforms) aimed at helping software engineers grow into Senior Engineer and beyond.
Is this a course I follow step by step, or just a list of links?
It is a categorized reference list, not a course: a table of contents groups links by type (Newsletters, Books, Courses, Papers, YouTube, Podcasts, Communities, LinkedIn, Platforms, Helpful Tools, Other catalogs) and you pick what's relevant to you.
Where should I start if I want to level up?
There's no single prescribed path; a good entry point is the 'Top courses' section, which highlights picks like the 'Mid-level to Senior Course by Jordan Cutler' or books such as the 'Software Engineer's Guidebook'.
Is this only useful for frontend engineers?
No, it covers general software-engineering growth, leadership, and system design as well, though several sections (newsletters, books, YouTube channels) do have dedicated frontend/web-dev subsections.
Does it include interview prep resources?
Yes, the Platforms section lists coding-interview sites like LeetCode and NeetCode, plus mock-interview services such as Pramp, Hello Interview, and Interviewing.io.
Is everything in the list free?
No, it's a mix: some newsletters and papers are free, while many courses and platforms (Frontendmasters, Educative, Pluralsight, Udacity) require a paid subscription.
Does it cover leadership skills, not just coding?
Yes, there's a dedicated Leadership section with books like 'The Manager's Path' and 'Staff Engineer' and newsletters/communities focused on engineering management.
Who put this list together?
The repository is maintained by Jordan Cutler, and several of the featured courses and newsletters in the list are also authored by him.
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Which topics is it in?
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