Playbooks for Software Engineers

Welcome!

Hi, I’m Brother Nan, a software engineer with over 10 years of industry experience. I created this site to cut through the noise and provide you with carefully curated, practical resources that actually work.

The Playbook Approach

Just like the essential playbooks engineers rely on for production operations, these guides are:

Concise in main content

Rich in context through appendices

Immediately actionable

What You’ll Find Here

Professional Growth
Comprehensive guides to help you ace your next technical interview: Coding interviews preparation, System design interview readings, Behavioral Interview frameworks, Domain knowledge interview preparation.
 Professional Growth
Navigate your professional journey with insights on: Career ladder navigation, Technical leadership skills, Effective communication, Performance reviews and promotions
 Beyond the Code
Build a well-rounded engineering career with guides on: Personal finance for engineers, Side project management, Work-life balance, Continuous learning strategies

Let’s Grow Together

These playbooks aren’t just guides—they’re living documents that improve with your input. Share your experiences, suggest improvements, and let’s build a resource that serves the entire engineering community.

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