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MLH Production Engineering Fellow Reflects on Program's Technical and Career Training

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A participant in the MLH Production Engineering Fellowship has shared reflections at the halfway point of the program. The fellowship covers a broad technical curriculum including Linux, Docker, NGINX, automated testing, and open-source contributions. Beyond technical skills, the program places strong emphasis on interview preparation and career development. Fellows receive regular feedback through mock technical interviews and maintain close contact with mentors from Meta. The participant credited the MLH team, mentors, and fellow pod members for making the experience rewarding so far.

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