The Pattern
A newsletter for those in tech.
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Pattern #12 - The Engineering Trap
This is the kind of article I wish existed before I committed to 4 years of engineering studies. If you're considering engineering, currently studying it, or have graduated and are questioning everything, this one's for you.
If you prefer...
The Pattern #11 -You're wasting time
I’ve noticed it everywhere.
Engineers debating architecture before users.
Creators polishing branding before distribution.
Founders perfecting pricing before demand.
Builders refactoring code nobody uses.
This Substack is reader-sup...
The Pattern #10 - Are Paid Tech Communities Worth It?
Broadly speaking, all the information you need to break into any tech role is already out there. LLMs, YouTube, Reddit, books, documentation and free courses. It’s all out there.
So what are you actually paying for when you join a paid onl...
The Pattern #9 - Hackathons 101
I’ve attended five hackathons in 2025. They remain surprisingly underrated, and in this article I want to share my motivations, the lessons I’ve learned, and why you should experience a hackathon for yourself.
TL;DR
Hackathons are...
The Pattern #8 - Soft
In this article in the promotion series, I will be going over the soft skills aspect of securing one.
Read the previous articles on opportunity here and perception here.
Soft
Skills break down into two main types, technical and soft....
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