log(y) #34 - TikTok Shop; BookTok
TikTok Shop has been banned in Indonesia; TikTok can be a valuable source for book recommendations.
Hello, wonderful readers!
I hope this message finds you in good health and high spirits.
As we embark on another week together, I'm excited to connect with you and share some things I found last week.
So, without further ado, let's dive right in and see what I can bring to your inbox this week!
Reading
Articles
(🔓 archive.today) 🔒 TikTok’s E-Commerce Ambitions Stall as Global Backlash Grows. I may still have conventional shopping habits; I prefer to make purchases through a marketplace platform rather than on social media. I often wonder, why would someone choose to buy items through a social media app? Isn't it more of a hassle?
TikTok is changing the way books are recommended and sold. It's good to have a new source of book recommendations, directly from someone who has already read them.
How (not) to apply for a software job. Great and practical advice on applying for a software job from someone who has reviewed hundreds of applicant resumes.
Why We Bootstrap. Running a bootstrapped company gives you control over what you work on, the ability to build a quality product, and the freedom to create products that your customers want without rushing to pay back your investors.
Burning money on paid ads for a dev tool – what we've learned. If you want conversions, go with Google Ads. If you want awareness, go with Twitter Ads.
My unhealthy relationship with keyboards. I have the same symptom too. I have already changed my keyboard three times in the last two years and still want to make a switch.
Why to style a link as a button. A good note on when to use a link and when to use a button.
Why I don't like ads. I don't mind ads as long as they are not intrusive and of high quality.
Watching
YouTube
Building Community-Led, Affordable Broadband in New York City. An affordable, community-driven broadband network for all New Yorkers to get connected to the internet.
iPhone 15 Pro Review: The Good, The Bad, & The Ugly! It is actually better in every aspect than the previous-generation iPhone, and yes, it overheats in random ways."
Discovery
LibrePCB. A free app for creating schematic drawings and designing printed circuit boards. Available for Windows, MacOS, and Linux.
GitHub Learning Pathways. Free courses on how to make the most out of GitHub Actions to automate your work.
Design & Code Better Web Typography. A complimentary email series on enhancing your skills in web typography.
That's all for this week, dear readers.
Thank you so much for taking the time to read and engage with my newsletter.
See you again next week!