StarList by Minh Tri Pham
StarList is a short questionnaire by StarLift, in which successful Czech and Slovak developers share their tips and advice. Read the interview with Minh about his career in Facebook.
What people do you follow on Twitter (or other social media)?
I don’t follow too many people, but I subscribe to a ton of newsletters and listen to many podcasts. Most are on technology and the business of technology.
Newsletters I recommend are: AVC.com, Y Combinator Newsletter, Hacker Newsletter, Benedict Evans, Andreessen Horowitz, and Stratechery.
My favorite podcasts are. How I Built This, Exponent, Masters of Scale
What sources do you use for self-education?
Besides podcasts and newsletters, I read as many books or academic papers as I can. I avoid reading too much news, because these are fleeting and repetitive. I prefer in-depth content. To learn a new language or tool quickly, I use Codecademy.
What events in Czechia and Slovakia would you recommend to developers?
Attend as many hackathons as you can — especially HackPrague! (#shamelessselfpromotion) They are the breeding ground for new ideas, projects, and connections.
What is your life/work motto?
If I can dream it, I can do it.
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