Author
Shekhar Babu
Writes about technical interview rounds, system design and coding assessments.
83 articles
- Interview Questions What DevSecOps Interviewers Actually Ask in 2026 29 real DevSecOps interview questions with detailed answers. Covers shift-left security, CI/CD pipelines, Kubernetes, SAST/DAST, and compliance. Practice now. June 2, 2026
- Career Advice AI Coding Assistants in 2026: Cursor vs Copilot vs Claude Code (Honest Take) Honest comparison of the 2026 AI coding assistants. What each one is actually good at, where the marketing oversells, and how to pick for your stack. April 17, 2026
- Career Advice How to Explain a Career Gap Without Sounding Defensive Career gaps don't have to sink your interview. Learn exactly how to explain employment gaps confidently without sounding defensive or apologetic. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Follow Up After an Interview Without Burning Goodwill Exact scripts and timelines for following up after interviews without crossing the line. When to email, what to say, and when to stop. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Stand Out in a Group Interview Practical tips for standing out in a group interview without being overbearing. Learn the balance between speaking up and listening that interviewers love. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Handle Lowball Job Offers: A Step-by-Step Guide Got a lowball job offer? Don't panic or accept it. Learn the step-by-step process to evaluate, counter, and negotiate a better salary with confidence. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice IC to Engineering Manager: What Actually Changes (And What Doesn’t) I went from individual contributor to engineering manager and it was nothing like I expected. Here's what actually changes and what nobody warns you about. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice Why Your Interview Skills Matter More Than Your Coding Skills Why strong interview skills often matter more than raw coding ability. Learn how communication and storytelling can make or break your tech interview. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice LinkedIn Easy Apply: What the Conversion Numbers Actually Show I tracked 200 LinkedIn Easy Apply applications over 3 months. Here's the real data on response rates, what works, and when to skip Easy Apply entirely. April 10, 2026
- Career Advice How to Negotiate a Counter Offer Without Burning Bridges Learn how to negotiate a counter offer without burning bridges. Step-by-step scripts and strategies for salary negotiation with your current employer. April 10, 2026