16+ dev blogs I’m following in the new year!

Over the past few days, I have been scouring the internet for software engineering blogs that will inspire me in 2024: Ones that don’t just do a good job teaching others in in the development realm, but are driven by women in tech and are creatively unique, vulnerable, non-pretentious and honest. I must say with this set of criteria it wasn’t a quick and easy task to find bloggers that caught my interest, but luckily I’m not someone who gives up easily and therefore, after hours of link-clicking and video scanning, I have compiled a list of purely amazing software engineers, their websites, and their Youtube channels.

Attention grabbing digital diaries by inspiring females

Estefannie

Firstly we have Estefannie whose captivating posts, kicking off with “how I made a…”, immediately grabbed my attention. If you’re drawn to eccentric and innovative projects like “Jurassic Park Goggles” or an instrument that plays notes with Dogecoin, filled with vibrant colors, flashing lights, and a touch of humor, her blog is a must-visit. Moreover, Estefannie curates a delightful Instragram account.

Alicia Sykes

Another astonishing lady! Witnessing the extensive body of work this young woman has already accomplished left a lasting impression on me. What also impressed me was how her blog exudes a sleek and “developy” aesthetic, offering seamless navigation. Furthermore, her robust presence on Github, with a year’s worth of dark green activity, stands out remarkably.

Pamela Fox

One more great female lead is Pamela Fox. Pamela’s creations resonate deeply with my own interests. For example, crafting innovative pieces like a translation telephone, quiz cards using code and date night activity books for couples, she’s someone I instantly connected with. Another one of her blog post titled “Oops, I forgot to have kids” struck a chord with me and probably will with a lot of females in their thirties who pursue a career in tech. So, if this resonates with you too, pay her site a visit.

Sandi Metz

Equally important I find Sandi Metz’s work, because Sandi combines the concept of affordances with object oriented programming beautifully: As someone who studied Industrial Design, I admire this approach and it shows how much she cares for her community. Therefore, her book “99 bottles of OOP” is definitely on my reading list for this year.

Sara J Chipps

Similarly, Sara Chipp’s commitment to her community and her remarkable efforts for girls in tech, as highlighted in her LinkedIn profile, are truly commendable. Also, don’t miss exploring her company, Jewelbots.

Dani Roxberry

Akin to Alicia, Dani Roxberry has a beautiful portfolio website and lots of Github repositories that I still want to explore in the new year. Not only her funky hairstyle intrigues me, but also her confidence: calling oneself “a battle tested software architect” is something to strive for!

Ali Spittel

On the topic of beautifully designed layouts, have a look at Ali Spittle’s blog. Ali has a very unique style when it comes to her Youtube video designs unlike those many “dark designs” out there, which has caught my attention. And since I want to learn more about AWS, she’s well worth keeping in touch with.

Techworld with Nana

Undoubtedly, Nana also deserves to be on my 2024 list, even though I have been following her for a few years now. Because she explains DevOps and Kubernetes better than anyone else I’ve stumbled upon I’m still cheering for her!

Pooja Dutt

Another remarkable young female who has achieved significant milestones at an early stage of her career journey is Pooja. Remarkably, she’s not only reached impressive heights but has also authored her own zero to hero guide, detailing her transformative experiences. Her accomplishments speak volumes about her dedication and drive. Furthermore, her published guide serves as an inspiration to aspiring individuals seeking similar paths, offering invaluable insights and guidance.

Synsation

The next blogger I’d like to introduce is Katherine Gilligan who went from baker to software engineer at Microsoft! What more can I say? I like baking, so we must be a blogging match made in heaven!

Tiff in Tech

Tiff also still deserves to be on my 2024 list even though I have been following her for a while now. She moved into tech from the fashion industry and while her videos may not be everyone’s cup of tea, I like how she stays true to her style and passion while explaining coding concepts.

Code Like A Girl

In addition to all these talented female individuals, I’d like to mention Code Like A Girl, which is a platform that empowers women to be equals to their male counterparts in the tech industry. Moreover, I’d love to get involved here in the new year.

Blogs by developers who take their faith seriously

Beyond finding blogs by females in tech, I have also searched for developers who share my faith, and this is what I’ve found:

Christian Game Developers

What, an entire conference for Christian Game Developers? You heard right. I’m definitely keeping them on my radar this year because I am still very interested in the world of game development.

Network Chuck

Not only game development is on my radar next year, but also networking and cryptography. The first video I watched from Chuck was one where he explained password cracking in such an entertaining way that I forgot to realise he was wearing a T-Shirt with a bible verse on it. This guy deserves my respect! Ethical hacking for the win 🙂

Need a dopamine boost? Look at these online journals!

While all these blogs are very fun, there are some that boost those happy hormones even more and therefore deserve to feature on my list of software engineering blogs of 2024:

Fireship

Firstly, Jeff Delaney’s Fireship is still on my list of vlogs to follow for the next year because of quantum. And gifs. And because this turned into an addiction. Fireship truly is a gateway drug.

The Coding Train

Secondly, if you haven’t been getting a dev-high after Fireship, you may want to look into the Coding Train. I mean, just look at this quirky website. Isn’t it pretty? Plus, author Dan is really good at what he does, too. What got me hooked was his Chrome Extension tutorial.

Other blogs that also deserve a mention

In addition to all these lovely blogs, there are lots more blogs I stumbled upon that are good and inspirational, so if you are hungry for more, google these:

• Kyle Shevlin
• Pragmatic Ways
• Krish Naik
• Al Sweigart
• The Net Ninja
• Robby Leonardi
• The Everywhereist
• Albino Tonnina
• Coding Horror (I could very much relate to his statement “…if you haven’t been able to keep up with my blistering pace of one blog post per year, I don’t blame you…”)
• Lillian Pierson
• She Can Code
• Stereotype Breakers
• Codesnail
• Hey there Buddo!
• Kunal Kushwaha
• Simplilearn
• Web dev Simplified
• Tech with Tim
• Tania Rascia
• Mitch Williams (A South African developer with a promising future!)
• Jennifer Opal
• Angie Jones
• Victoria Lo
• RawKode
• Neso Academy
• The Coder Coder
• Mewtru
• Mayuko
• EyeGazeGirl (shout out to this little girl! Becky is a disabled young lady who plays online games with her eyes. She even tested a flight simulator!)

And, of course, my oldies but goodies

Last but not least, these guys will probably feature on my blogger lists for many years to come:

• Code with Mosh
• Nick Chapsas
• Tim Corey (I recommend Tim especially for absolute beginners, he goes into a lot of detail and also has a great motivational podcast)
• Geeks for Geeks
• FreeCodeCamp
• Coding with Lewis