Analysis of rising code review loads due to AI-generated code and the surge of AI tools to manage it.
A curated daily reading list of tech articles covering AI coding tools, engineering management, cloud databases, and security best practices.
A defense of AI mandates in tech organizations, arguing they can be effective funding mechanisms for coordinated change.
Guide to running effective one-on-one meetings, focusing on career growth, feedback, and human connection instead of status updates.
A list of 26 practical tips for engineering managers covering organization, team events, 1:1s, alignment, and more.
A guide for engineering leaders on preparing their teams and organizations for the challenges and opportunities of AI adoption in software development.
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A reflection on software engineering culture, emphasizing engineer agency and the impact of management on team dynamics and responsibility.
A senior engineer reflects on the transition from individual contributor to system designer, exploring the addictive nature of shipping code versus the long-term leverage of building robust systems.
A developer's 2025 retrospective covering career moves, open-source project stewardship (HTML Minifier), and the impact of AI on engineering productivity.
Kent Beck discusses how AI coding assistants accelerate learning for junior developers, improving their productivity and making them better hires.
Analysis of how engineering management trends shift with business cycles, highlighting core skills that remain constant.
The author seeks community input on observability practices and software buying strategies for a tech book update.
An engineering manager argues for prioritizing team well-being over short-term efficiency, stating that caring for people leads to better long-term productivity and results.
An engineering manager reflects on the role's challenges, feeling accountable but not directly credited, and compares it to surfing.
A critique of the '10x engineer' myth, arguing for the value of 'normal' engineers and the complexity of measuring software development productivity.
Summarizes key insights from three engineering management books, focusing on psychological safety, effective vs. efficient work, and managing hypergrowth.
A hiring manager shares advice for technical interviews, framing them as a mutual sales pitch where candidates should position themselves as problem-solvers.
A tech manager shares lessons on handling team salary disputes and collective issues after competitive hiring leads to pay disparities.
A VP of Engineering at a startup debates the necessity of engineering managers with a CEO who views them as unnecessary overhead, exploring arguments for their role.
Explores the personal and professional growth from transitioning to an engineering manager role, challenging past biases against management.
