Scattered Thoughts
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Co-creator of Django, prolific blogger on AI, databases, and web development. Builds excellent open source tools like Datasette.
Salvatore Sanfilippo, creator of Redis. Technical writing on programming, data structures, and open source.
Systems programmer behind Redbean, Cosmopolitan Libc. Deep technical writing on performance, compilers, and making software portable.
Detailed writing on bootstrapping indie businesses, including TinyPilot. Transparent revenue reports and lessons learned.
Co-inventor of XML, former Amazon VP. Thoughtful writing on technology, photography, and industry observations.
Patrick McKenzie on software business, salary negotiation, and Japan. Influential essays on tech careers.