Apparently people like being given lists of what to read (shocking, I know), so I thought I should keep going. After all, the internet is vast and filled with knowledge, but also a lot of noise, and this might help cut through it. Here are the links for this weeks 7 interesting reads.

Curious about how Bluesky works? This deep dive explains its decentralized approach, the AT protocol, and its unique features. https://newsletter.systemdesign.one/p/how-does-bluesky-work

Discover how GitHub revamped their push processing system for better performance and scalability. An insightful case study. https://blog.quastor.org/p/how-github-rebuilt-their-push-processing-system-0157

Master the art of REST API design with this comprehensive guide. Learn best practices, design principles, and common pitfalls. https://blog.algomaster.io/p/master-the-art-of-rest-api-design

Explore the diverse career paths available to software engineers. From startups to research, this article outlines your options. https://www.thesweekly.com/p/the-many-paths-of-a-software-engineer

Transitioning to microservices? Here are 70 strategies to ensure your move is successful, avoiding common pitfalls along the way. https://blog.levelupcoding.com/p/luc-70-strategies-for-a-successful-microservices-transition

Chris Krycho discusses the essence of successful abstractions in software development, highlighting what makes them effective. https://v5.chriskrycho.com/journal/essence-of-successful-abstractions/

Learn to build your own blogging platform using Next.js and Encore.ts. This tutorial walks you through setup to deployment. https://dev.to/encore/building-a-personal-blogging-platform-with-nextjs-and-encorets-44fh

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