Senior engineers must excel at communication and problem articulation, not just technical skills, to be truly effective.
Discusses the importance of user-centric thinking in software engineering and how RFCs can prevent common pitfalls like building the wrong thing or over-engineering.
A tech manager argues that team problems are often human issues, not process flaws, using a PR example to advocate for direct communication.
A childhood baking failure leads to reflections on patience, productivity, and the pitfalls of rushing in software development.
A developer shares their favorite online tech communities for connection, learning, and contributing, including Virtual Coffee, OpenSauced, and dev.to.
A developer reflects on the compounding benefits of consistent practice, comparing long-term Haskell learning to physical training adaptations.
A hiring manager outlines key traits of ideal tech candidates, including assertiveness, ambition, and full-stack versatility.
A guide to improving code reviews by focusing on constructive, non-personal feedback and providing clear, actionable comments.
A programmer's reflection on their six-week, self-directed learning experience at The Recurse Center, highlighting projects and community.
A manager outlines four key areas for aligning with team members on performance: Focus, Baseline Expectations, Opportunities, and Risks.
A developer details building a blog using Gatsby and AWS, focusing on DevOps principles, performance, SEO, and professional certification goals.
Explores the importance of over-communication and information sharing to combat isolation and information gaps in remote work environments.
Explores practical team mechanisms like end-of-week debriefs and monthly learning sessions to boost productivity and collaboration in technical teams.
Explains the difference between case-sensitive and case-insensitive string comparisons in programming, with examples and language-specific implications.
A manager argues that effective management is crucial for keeping engineering teams focused on business goals and preventing technical rabbit holes.
A critical look at the use and potential pitfalls of acronyms in programming, using SOLID principles as a primary example.
A software developer analyzes ChatGPT's impact on coding and language, arguing that human developers remain essential despite AI's puzzle-solving abilities.
A developer reflects on the psychological impact of maintaining a long GitHub commit streak, balancing productivity with unhealthy obsession.
A backend engineer discusses hiring challenges, focusing on interview skills and common mistakes candidates make when applying for tech roles.
A senior engineer reflects on the true meaning of seniority, emphasizing communication, teamwork, and personal growth over years of experience.
