Links

A running list of tools, apps, and resources worth your time.

Bear: simple, efficient, and private note-taking app with a stunning UI
Notable: self-hosted, private notes
Logseq: local-first outliner, good if you want networked notes instead of a linear structure
Obsidian: not self-hosted, but files are just markdown on disk

Companies hiring without whiteboards: if you want to work for a company that doesn't make you dance like a monkey on imaginary problems
System design handbook: refresh your system design concepts
Golang handbook: quick handbook to refresh your Golang concepts
Kotlin handbook: quick handbook to refresh your Kotlin concepts
Awesome scalability: resources to learn more about scalability
System design primer: an extensive resource to master system design
NeetCode: probably best place to start with algorithmic preparation for big tech companies

Pikapods: run self-hosted software without the technical hassle of maintaining it yourself
Fluxend: self-hosted backend as a service powered by Golang and PostgreSQL
Immich: self-hosted Google Photos alternative, actively developed and genuinely good
Vaultwarden: lightweight self-hosted Bitwarden server, works with all the official clients
Coolify: self-hostable Heroku or Vercel alternative, deploy apps and databases without touching Kubernetes
n8n: self-hostable workflow automation, the open Zapier alternative
Awesome Self-Hosted: the master list if you want more after this one

Hemingway Editor: flags dense and passive sentences, a blunt instrument, not a final word
Reedsy: guides on story structure and self-publishing