Jordan Lee

Developer Advocate

Jordan is a developer advocate at DevPass. He writes about open source, developer experience, and career growth.

20 articles

GitHub6 min read

How to Optimize Your GitHub Profile for Recruiters

Your GitHub profile is your resume to technical recruiters. Here's what they're looking for and how to stand out.

March 22, 20266 min read

Open Source7 min read

Getting Started With Open Source: A Complete Beginner's Guide

Open source contributions are the best way to build your reputation as a developer. Here's how to start.

March 22, 20267 min read

ATS6 min read

ATS vs Recruiters: Who Actually Reads Your Resume?

The truth about how resumes get reviewed — and why optimizing for both algorithms and humans is essential.

March 12, 20266 min read

Developer Portfolio5 min read

Portfolio vs Resume: When to Use Each in Your Job Search

Both have their place. Here's a strategic guide on when to lead with your portfolio vs your resume.

March 12, 20265 min read

Technical Interviews7 min read

LeetCode Strategies That Actually Work for Busy Developers

You don't need to solve 500 problems to pass coding interviews. Here's a targeted approach that works.

March 8, 20267 min read

Developer Careers5 min read

Building a Personal Brand as a Developer: Why It Matters and How to Start

Your personal brand is your reputation amplified. In a competitive job market, it's the difference between being found and being overlooked.

March 5, 20265 min read

Remote Jobs5 min read

Remote-First vs Remote-Friendly: What Developers Need to Know

The difference between remote-first and remote-friendly companies matters more than you think.

March 5, 20265 min read

GitHub7 min read

The Power of Open Source Contributions on Your Career

Contributing to open source projects is one of the fastest ways to grow your reputation as a developer.

March 4, 20267 min read

Engineering5 min read

Technical Documentation: A Guide for Software Engineers

Good documentation saves hours of context-switching. Here's how to write docs that people actually use.

March 4, 20265 min read

AI Hiring6 min read

The Role of AI in Skills-Based Hiring: Opportunities and Risks

AI can help identify skills more accurately than resumes, but it comes with significant risks.

March 2, 20266 min read

Technical Interviews6 min read

What Interviewers Actually Look for in Whiteboard Coding

It's not about the right answer. Here's what interviewers evaluate during live coding sessions.

February 22, 20266 min read

Remote Jobs7 min read

Best Countries for Remote Developers to Live and Work

Digital nomad visas, tax considerations, and quality of life — here are the best places for remote developers.

February 18, 20267 min read

Open Source6 min read

How to Build a Community Around Your Open Source Project

Code is just the beginning. Here's how to build a thriving community around your open source project.

February 18, 20266 min read

Developer Careers4 min read

How to Quit Your Developer Job the Right Way

Leaving a job is a skill too. Here's how to resign professionally, transition smoothly, and keep relationships intact.

February 15, 20264 min read

GitHub8 min read

How to Contribute to Popular Open Source Repositories

Getting started with open source contributions to major projects isn't as hard as you think. Here's a step-by-step guide.

February 12, 20268 min read

Developer Portfolio5 min read

Showcasing Side Projects in Your Developer Portfolio

Side projects demonstrate passion and initiative. Here's how to present them effectively in your portfolio.

February 10, 20265 min read

Engineering6 min read

API Design Best Practices for REST and GraphQL

A well-designed API is a joy to use. Here are the principles that lead to great API design.

February 10, 20266 min read

ATS4 min read

Cover Letters and ATS: Do They Matter?

Do cover letters still matter in an ATS-driven world? The answer is more nuanced than you think.

February 5, 20264 min read

AI Hiring5 min read

Preparing for AI-Assisted Technical Interviews

More companies are using AI in their interview process. Here's how to prepare for AI-assisted assessments.

January 18, 20265 min read

Hiring5 min read

How Companies Can Reduce Time-to-Hire Without Sacrificing Quality

Long hiring cycles cost you top candidates. Here are concrete strategies to speed up your process.

December 12, 20255 min read