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The Pragmatic Engineer
by Gergely Orosz
Big Tech and startups, from the inside. Highly relevant for software engineers and managers, useful for those working in tech.
Free subscribers
~1.1M
Est. revenue
$2.9M – $4.9M / yr
Last 30 days
Mostly flat
Public estimates are rounded ranges, not exact figures. Paid plans include precise metrics, history charts, sponsor intel, and exports. Last updated Nov 2, 2026.
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