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The best AI tools for software engineers in 2025
AI is reshaping software engineering. This guide explores today’s most used tools, how to build fluency, and what engineers need to stay ahead.
AI Literacy: The overlooked way to drive operational efficiency
AI is reshaping how engineering work, but most orgs still struggle to see impact. Learn why AI literacy is the missing link to real productivity gains.
Engineering personalization at scale: Inside Formation’s planning algorithm
Inside Formation’s dynamic planning algorithm — built to personalize learning schedules weekly based on real skills, shifting availability, and mentor fit.
Fellow Spotlight: How Sofie Graham landed three offers from FAANG companies
Learn how Sofie leveraged Formation's Fellowship to prep for FAANG interviews.
Common tools for diagramming system design interviews — and how to use them
Insight into the most common tools for whiteboarding in (and what to use when).
How to ace the whiteboarding component of a system design interview
Whiteboarding interviews test clarity, structure, and communication. Learn how to prep, avoid common mistakes, and use visuals effectively.