Not sure if can be considered a software essay, but a goldmine (imho) is Patrick McKenzie's - Don't Call Yourself A Programmer, And Other Career Advice: https:

Not sure if can be considered a software essay, but a goldmine (imho) is Patrick McKenzie's - Don't Call Yourself A Programmer, And Other Career Advice: https://www.kalzumeus.com/2011/10/28/dont-call-yourself-a-programmer/ https://www.kalzumeus.com/2011/10/28/dont-call-yourself-a-pr...