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README.career: Unfiltered guides by developers, for developers
About Zaggazine
Zaggazine is a technical publication created by developers for developers, focusing on career growth, technical challenges, and industry insights.
Unlike typical career resources, Zaggazine provides unfiltered, practical advice from professionals who understand the technical nuances of software development careers.
Our content philosophy:
- No marketing fluff, just practical insights
- Technical depth without unnecessary jargon
- Advice from active practitioners, not just theorists
- Real salary and career data, not sanitized approximations
Why we built this:
Traditional career resources often abstract away the reality of technical work—we're here to restore the raw source code of professional growth.
Our documentation standards:
- Thoroughly tested advice from the production environment
- Zero marketing dependencies in our content pipeline
- Full stack coverage from junior to architect levels
- Transparent error handling for career challenges
- Community-maintained knowledge base that evolves with the industry
Featured Articles
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Alternative paths for developers who don't want to manage
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