Best Tech Newsletters: Top 15 for Developers & Engineers in 2026

The #1 technology newsletter on Substack, and for good reason. Gergely Orosz delivers weekly deep dives into how Big Tech and high-growth startups actually build software. From engineering management insights to compensation benchmarks, The Pragmatic Engineer provides the kind of insider knowledge that used to require working at a FAANG company. His reporting on tech layoffs and industry shifts has become essential reading for engineering leaders.

TLDR is the daily tech newsletter trusted by over 1 million software engineers and tech workers. Every morning, you get a concise digest of the most important stories in tech, startups, and programming — all summarized in byte-sized paragraphs you can read in 5 minutes. It's the fastest way to stay informed without drowning in RSS feeds.

ByteByteGo turns complex system design concepts into visual, easy-to-understand explanations. Created by Alex Xu (author of the best-selling System Design Interview books), each issue breaks down how real-world systems like YouTube, Uber, and Slack are architected. If you're preparing for system design interviews or simply want to become a better architect, this is your go-to resource.

The longest-running JavaScript newsletter and still the gold standard. Every Friday, JavaScript Weekly delivers a curated roundup of the most important JS news, tutorials, and tools. From React and Node.js updates to new frameworks and browser APIs, it covers the entire JavaScript ecosystem with consistent quality.

Bytes makes JavaScript news genuinely entertaining. Every Monday, Tyler McGinnis and Ben Holmes deliver the latest JS ecosystem updates with humor and personality. It's the perfect complement to more serious tech newsletters — you'll actually look forward to reading it.

The definitive weekly digest for Pythonistas. Python Weekly curates the best articles, tutorials, new releases, and job postings from the Python ecosystem. Whether you're into web development, data science, or automation, this newsletter keeps you in the loop.

Ben Thompson's Stratechery is the gold standard for technology strategy analysis. His weekly free articles (and daily premium updates) dissect how technology companies compete, how platforms work, and why some tech bets succeed while others fail. If you want to understand the 'why' behind the tech industry, not just the 'what', Stratechery is essential.

Refactoring by Luca Rossi delivers weekly deep-dive essays on how to build better software and lead better teams. Each issue tackles a specific challenge — from code review processes to engineering hiring — with actionable frameworks you can implement immediately.

Navigate the path from senior engineer to CTO. Gregor Ojstersek provides weekly, practical advice on engineering management, team building, and technical leadership. Each issue includes real-world case studies and frameworks from his experience leading engineering teams.

The definitive weekly newsletter for the DevOps movement. Gareth Rushgrove curates the best articles on infrastructure, deployment, monitoring, and everything in between. Running since 2010, it's one of the most established and trusted newsletters in the space.

Brian Krebs is the internet's most feared and respected security journalist. His investigative reporting uncovers major breaches, cybercrime operations, and vulnerabilities before anyone else. If you work in tech, understanding the security landscape is non-negotiable — and Krebs is the best source.

Tech news for busy people. Techpresso delivers a daily summary of the most important stories in tech, AI, and startups — condensed into a quick read. It's the perfect companion to TLDR for those who want a second perspective on the day's tech news.

The best of Hacker News, delivered weekly. If you don't have time to scroll through HN every day, Hacker Newsletter curates the most interesting discussions, articles, and Show HN projects into a single email. It's been the definitive HN digest since 2011.

Casey Newton covers the intersection of Silicon Valley and democracy with unmatched depth. Platformer reports on content moderation, AI policy, and how tech giants shape public discourse. It's essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the power and responsibility of tech platforms.

Authoritative technology journalism from MIT since 1899. MIT Technology Review delivers deep analysis on emerging technologies — from AI and biotech to climate tech and quantum computing. When MIT Technology Review covers a trend, the industry listens.