Social media is a great way to stay up-to-date with the latest in tech and to join communities of similar interests. Here’s our list of the best tech social media accounts and podcasts to follow:
Software Engineering:
This account is used more as a community — it features reposts of user-generated content (UGC) from the hashtag #peoplewhocode. Follow for Q&A stories featuring coders answering questions on all topics, from how to get started in development to tips on building a web development career.
“For fun with a dose of learning” — so says the account bio. Take a break with a good laugh from the many memes posted on this account.
Product Design:
In her spare time, Jessica Robbins, Creative & UX Director for Savum, runs this account. On it, she posts images of UX design thoughts and concepts written on sticky notes. Give the account a follow to spark your curiosity
Tips, tricks, insights, and daily features of websites from awesome designers.
Cybersecurity:
This Instagram feed serves as an online news source for global cybersecurity professionals and business leaders who leverage tech to secure the entire perimeter of their enterprise.
Cybersecurity memes — you’ll be sure to find a post that relates to you and a community of people ready to commiserate.
Data Science:
Here you’ll find everything and anything on machine learning and deep learning — important books, concept explanations for beginners, trivia about the field, and more.
All things python and Django, the python integrated web framework.
Looking for more?
Join the conversation or follow along on Twitter with the hashtag #100DaysofCode. Users participate in a challenge where they code a minimum of an hour every day for the next 100 days and document progress with a daily tweet using the hashtag.
Are you on TikTok? Follow along the hashtag #TechTok to join the tech community on the platform full of trending sounds, dances, and more.
Looking for something a bit more professional? LinkedIn Groups are a great way to join conversations among professionals within the space. Keep it general with tech groups, or get a little more granular by searching for sector-specific groups.
Prefer to listen in on the latest?
The Tech Perspective Podcast is a show featuring the diverse thoughts and perspectives of professionals across the tech industry. Topics discussed include product design, software engineering, data science, and cybersecurity.
Since its launch in December 2021, 23 episodes have aired. The podcast often features professionals working for well-known companies such as Facebook and Indeed, top influencers in tech, and bootcamp graduates sharing their successes of transitioning into the field.
Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube.
