No heroes needed
Discusses why 'hero' culture in tech teams is harmful and advocates for collaborative problem-solving and letting systems fail to drive improvement.
Discusses why 'hero' culture in tech teams is harmful and advocates for collaborative problem-solving and letting systems fail to drive improvement.
A reflection on the concept of 'theoretical software engineers' and the tension between ideal best practices and pragmatic, real-world development.
A developer reflects on a year of professional growth, including work at Meta, conference speaking, and starting a new role at WorkOS.
A developer's 2024 year-in-review, focusing on TypeScript adoption, API work for Oak National, and reflections on tech and world events.
A tech professional reflects on the nonlinear nature of tech careers, arguing that moving away from management back to an IC role can be a form of success.
A Google Cloud Developer Relations engineer reflects on his 10-year career at Google, his projects, and his reasons for leaving.
Robin, a German software engineer, introduces his background, mission to make coding education accessible, and his freelance work.
Compares the pros and cons of working at startups versus large tech companies, focusing on culture, work style, and career growth.
Explains the concept of a product engineer, contrasting them with traditional software engineers by emphasizing user-centric design and business value.
A guide on using AI models like GPT-4 and Claude 3.5 to practice and receive feedback for technical job interviews, with a coding example.
A guide for software engineers on structuring technical presentations using a storytelling framework to engage audiences effectively.
A former engineer turned CEO shares a framework for becoming a great software engineer, focusing on technical depth, business value, and collaboration.
A review and key takeaways from the classic software engineering book 'The Mythical Man-Month', focusing on Brooks' Law and project management.
A reflection on creating a French tech podcast focused on CI/CD practices, sharing insights from industry experts and the journey of building the show.
The technical changes behind Puzzmo's 'Weird Puzzmo' update, enabling playful puzzle variants and a new extension system.
A guide to designing a reliable and valid interview process for hiring machine learning and AI engineers, covering technical skills, data literacy, and interview structure.
A software engineer shares practical tips for running low-effort, high-impact software book clubs, covering tools and strategies for in-person and email-based formats.
A guide for engineering managers on setting clear, effective probation goals for software engineers, with templates for senior and junior roles.
Explores how senior engineers must shift from assigned tasks to self-managing a complex mix of projects, tasks, and priorities.
A technical deep-dive into the architecture and launch strategy behind the initial version of the Puzzmo puzzle game platform.