Justin Dodson
@jdodson3106.bsky.social
Coder of code, Inventor of the Cartwheel, Severe weather enthusiast, embedded systems tinkerer.
Go is my passion, .NET/Python is my profession.
https://github.com/jdodson3106
https://jdodson3106.substack.com/?r=2eajzf&utm_medium=ios
Go is my passion, .NET/Python is my profession.
https://github.com/jdodson3106
https://jdodson3106.substack.com/?r=2eajzf&utm_medium=ios
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Justin Dodson
@jdodson3106.bsky.social
· Feb 24
Pointers In Go - Part 1
Preface
open.substack.com
This is the first article in a series where I dive deep into pointers in Go
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Coffee, Metallica, and perfboard soldering is peak 5 am ritual.
September 19, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Coffee, Metallica, and perfboard soldering is peak 5 am ritual.
Writing an ssh based tool in go has been quite a fun time.
The use case is simple but something I’ve found myself wishing I had on every team I’ve worked on
The use case is simple but something I’ve found myself wishing I had on every team I’ve worked on
July 15, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Writing an ssh based tool in go has been quite a fun time.
The use case is simple but something I’ve found myself wishing I had on every team I’ve worked on
The use case is simple but something I’ve found myself wishing I had on every team I’ve worked on
changing the world by leveraging zero-trust, edge-native SSH tunneling with post-quantum-forward secrecy to revolutionize how secrets transcend multi-cloud boundaries
#whereismyvcfunding
#whereismyvcfunding
July 13, 2025 at 7:16 PM
changing the world by leveraging zero-trust, edge-native SSH tunneling with post-quantum-forward secrecy to revolutionize how secrets transcend multi-cloud boundaries
#whereismyvcfunding
#whereismyvcfunding
I build first. I never go look for an existing tool unless the problem isn’t interesting to me. If it’s even slightly interesting I build first. This is because I want to learn something about that problem space.
I can’t count how many times I’ve been told “but xyz does this already”. Yeah, and?
I can’t count how many times I’ve been told “but xyz does this already”. Yeah, and?
June 26, 2025 at 1:11 PM
I build first. I never go look for an existing tool unless the problem isn’t interesting to me. If it’s even slightly interesting I build first. This is because I want to learn something about that problem space.
I can’t count how many times I’ve been told “but xyz does this already”. Yeah, and?
I can’t count how many times I’ve been told “but xyz does this already”. Yeah, and?
from startup to large corporation...idk if me likey
June 24, 2025 at 12:23 PM
from startup to large corporation...idk if me likey
Being unemployed sucks.
Being unemployed for 2 weeks before starting a new gig? Dope.
Being unemployed for 2 weeks before starting a new gig? Dope.
June 5, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Being unemployed sucks.
Being unemployed for 2 weeks before starting a new gig? Dope.
Being unemployed for 2 weeks before starting a new gig? Dope.
Reposted by Justin Dodson
Gophers, here’s a sneak peek of our latest Podcast Ep releasing this Wednesday👀
Watch this snippet on “Finding Jobs Through Social Media” from @goinggo.net ’s upcoming episode with featured guest Infant Mystica🤓
Stay tuned for the full episode releasing tomorrow!
Watch this snippet on “Finding Jobs Through Social Media” from @goinggo.net ’s upcoming episode with featured guest Infant Mystica🤓
Stay tuned for the full episode releasing tomorrow!
May 13, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Gophers, here’s a sneak peek of our latest Podcast Ep releasing this Wednesday👀
Watch this snippet on “Finding Jobs Through Social Media” from @goinggo.net ’s upcoming episode with featured guest Infant Mystica🤓
Stay tuned for the full episode releasing tomorrow!
Watch this snippet on “Finding Jobs Through Social Media” from @goinggo.net ’s upcoming episode with featured guest Infant Mystica🤓
Stay tuned for the full episode releasing tomorrow!
Reposted by Justin Dodson
hire this legend
Just got caught up in the latest round of terminations from Microsoft.
If anyone needs a "batteries included" advocate who really knows code, AI, and real production concerns + solutions, ping me! Ready to make great things happen for you.
Onward and upward!
If anyone needs a "batteries included" advocate who really knows code, AI, and real production concerns + solutions, ping me! Ready to make great things happen for you.
Onward and upward!
a man with a beard is wearing a red and gold iron man costume
ALT: a man with a beard is wearing a red and gold iron man costume
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May 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
hire this legend
In college the first non-coursework Java code I wrote was to count how many “fucks” were actually in that fucked up rhyme after my best friend and I were drunk trying to count it and kept getting it wrong.
#freddurst didn’t lie. There’s 46
#limpbizkit #hotdog
#freddurst didn’t lie. There’s 46
#limpbizkit #hotdog
May 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
In college the first non-coursework Java code I wrote was to count how many “fucks” were actually in that fucked up rhyme after my best friend and I were drunk trying to count it and kept getting it wrong.
#freddurst didn’t lie. There’s 46
#limpbizkit #hotdog
#freddurst didn’t lie. There’s 46
#limpbizkit #hotdog
On the upside, I did make final round for another gig that does pay more and has a lot more stability and growth. Just not a #golang gig, back to Java
May 7, 2025 at 1:17 PM
On the upside, I did make final round for another gig that does pay more and has a lot more stability and growth. Just not a #golang gig, back to Java
Getting rejected during the technical interview sucks.
I should’ve studiedDS&A, I was told it would be “real world” but it wasn’t. That’s on me for not studying up first.
Lesson learned. now we study
I should’ve studiedDS&A, I was told it would be “real world” but it wasn’t. That’s on me for not studying up first.
Lesson learned. now we study
May 7, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Getting rejected during the technical interview sucks.
I should’ve studiedDS&A, I was told it would be “real world” but it wasn’t. That’s on me for not studying up first.
Lesson learned. now we study
I should’ve studiedDS&A, I was told it would be “real world” but it wasn’t. That’s on me for not studying up first.
Lesson learned. now we study
didn't get the job... bummer
May 6, 2025 at 10:10 PM
didn't get the job... bummer
Was looking a nice mini pc. Picked up a Beelink SER8 on the recommendation from a buddy. Got a fresh Ubuntu install on and it’s super nice. Gonna run this thing through the ringer but I’m really digging it so far for a small, portable desktop machine
May 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Was looking a nice mini pc. Picked up a Beelink SER8 on the recommendation from a buddy. Got a fresh Ubuntu install on and it’s super nice. Gonna run this thing through the ringer but I’m really digging it so far for a small, portable desktop machine
What’re your thoughts on retrying coding interview problem for a better solution and sharing with the interviewers post-interview?
I knew I could do better than I did in the interview so I did it this morning.
Not sure it’s a good idea though to do cold out reach to share though?
I knew I could do better than I did in the interview so I did it this morning.
Not sure it’s a good idea though to do cold out reach to share though?
May 3, 2025 at 10:36 PM
What’re your thoughts on retrying coding interview problem for a better solution and sharing with the interviewers post-interview?
I knew I could do better than I did in the interview so I did it this morning.
Not sure it’s a good idea though to do cold out reach to share though?
I knew I could do better than I did in the interview so I did it this morning.
Not sure it’s a good idea though to do cold out reach to share though?
2 irons burning now! One is not Go but rather Scala and Akka.
Feeling confident. Not to find my patience
Feeling confident. Not to find my patience
May 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
2 irons burning now! One is not Go but rather Scala and Akka.
Feeling confident. Not to find my patience
Feeling confident. Not to find my patience
doods! this is super cool!
👀The wait’s over…
Ardan Labs launched TWO Certification Exams!🚨
Serious about #Go or #Rust? Prove your skills & boost your career.
✅ Real recognition
✅ Online & Proctored
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Get certified → ardanlabs.training
Ardan Labs launched TWO Certification Exams!🚨
Serious about #Go or #Rust? Prove your skills & boost your career.
✅ Real recognition
✅ Online & Proctored
✅ Available now
Newsleter subscribers- make sure to check your inbox!
Get certified → ardanlabs.training
April 30, 2025 at 8:15 PM
doods! this is super cool!
interview went well...now the painful waiting to hear back
April 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
interview went well...now the painful waiting to hear back
It feels like the tech world is telling me that if I’m not all in on AI led (or at least supported) programming then im falling behind and will be made redundant by this that can ship 100x faster.
April 30, 2025 at 2:00 PM
It feels like the tech world is telling me that if I’m not all in on AI led (or at least supported) programming then im falling behind and will be made redundant by this that can ship 100x faster.
Life's been a bit hectic lately but I'm finally starting on my second Pointers In Go Article.
April 25, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Life's been a bit hectic lately but I'm finally starting on my second Pointers In Go Article.
I’ve always wanted to give a conference talk. I just need to finally commit to doing it.
April 25, 2025 at 4:08 PM
I’ve always wanted to give a conference talk. I just need to finally commit to doing it.
First big Go interview tomorrow! Pretty stoked to finally be gaining some traction
April 24, 2025 at 9:30 PM
First big Go interview tomorrow! Pretty stoked to finally be gaining some traction
Family > career
This weekend has been the first in years that I can recall not writing code. Whether working on personal projects or work projects. It’s been such a beautiful time just with family. I really need to focus on this more.
This weekend has been the first in years that I can recall not writing code. Whether working on personal projects or work projects. It’s been such a beautiful time just with family. I really need to focus on this more.
April 13, 2025 at 11:36 PM
Family > career
This weekend has been the first in years that I can recall not writing code. Whether working on personal projects or work projects. It’s been such a beautiful time just with family. I really need to focus on this more.
This weekend has been the first in years that I can recall not writing code. Whether working on personal projects or work projects. It’s been such a beautiful time just with family. I really need to focus on this more.
don't be afraid to build side projects for your day job. after years of trying to get Go in my org I started writing a small CLI test harness tool to test a bunch of ML model input/outputs I've been implementing for our quant team.
April 11, 2025 at 4:47 PM
don't be afraid to build side projects for your day job. after years of trying to get Go in my org I started writing a small CLI test harness tool to test a bunch of ML model input/outputs I've been implementing for our quant team.