A founder's reflection on evolving from an 'engineering-driven' to a more balanced company culture that equally values design, product, and business expertise.
The article argues against treating employees as interchangeable units in project planning and budgeting, emphasizing that individual skills matter.
Article argues that motivating software developers requires belief in the project's purpose, not just financial incentives, and discusses key management principles.
A cautionary tale about a database engineer who neglects her core technical duties for extracurricular activities, emphasizing the importance of prioritizing your primary job responsibilities.
A guide on how to ask strategic questions during job interviews to identify bad managers and unhealthy team cultures in tech roles.
Exploring the role of a senior developer beyond coding, focusing on impact, mentorship, and business context.
A response to criticism of Friday software deployments, arguing that a healthy, low-risk deploy ecosystem is better for engineers than blanket bans.
A guide for engineering leaders on managing software sprawl by creating a 'Golden Path' of supported tools without sacrificing developer autonomy.
A proposal for an Engineer's Bill of Rights and Responsibilities to empower engineers and define healthy team dynamics in tech.
How Teem's engineering team uses core values like 'maximize positive impact' and peer feedback to guide career development and product building.
A guide to implementing effective code reviews in software teams, covering the benefits, principles, and practical steps for a healthy review culture.
Heroku's Maker's Day is a weekly policy giving engineers a full day of uninterrupted, meeting-free time to focus on deep work and boost productivity.
An inside look at Heroku's agile engineering culture, focusing on small team structures, self-chosen tools, and collaborative practices.
