Careers, engineering, design, and the future of learning — written by our instructors and learner community.
How to Switch Careers Into Tech in 2026: A Practical Roadmap
A step-by-step plan for making a confident, realistic career switch into software, data, or design — without burning your savings.
Dr. Karim Rahimi · June 18, 2026 · 7 min read
The Real Difference Between Junior and Senior Engineers
It is not syntax knowledge. Here is what actually separates engineers who get promoted from those who plateau.
Marcus Chen · 5 min read
Building a Design System That Actually Gets Used
Most design systems die in a Figma file. Here is how to build one your engineering team will actually adopt.
Mateo Alvarez · 6 min read
What We Learned Shipping AI Features to 2 Million Learners
Behind the scenes of building AI-powered course recommendations, adaptive quizzes, and a study assistant.
Top In Town Team · 8 min read
SQL Is Still the Most Underrated Skill in Tech
Every role from product manager to ML engineer benefits from strong SQL. Here is why it keeps paying dividends.
Marcus Chen · 4 min read
From Bootcamp to Offer: A Student Story
Ali K. shares the exact projects, interview prep, and mindset shifts that helped him land three offers in eight months.
Ali K. · 6 min read