This won’t take weeks, I know a library that can do this. I’ll have it implemented by tomorrow. It’s a familiar
Topic
Engineering Leadership
A collection of 27 issues
In complex products involving multiple teams or vendors, troubleshooting often turns into a delicate dance. Everyone has their priorities. When something breaks, the first
Too often, I see founders outsourcing their software development to a freelancer or an agency—only to let them create infrastructure on their accounts.
My default approach to meetings is to shield engineers from them. Engineers hate interruptions that break their flow. However, having engineers present in one
In my early years, I worked with some incredibly talented people. They introduced me to emerging concepts, such as unit testing, now considered best
You have a great product idea and decide to outsource its development. But how do you ensure your third-party team is doing a good
As a senior engineer, you play a critical role in mentoring and guiding junior engineers on your team. But how do you empower junior
A common challenge for technical leaders is balancing accommodating and resistant behaviour. It's like walking a tightrope. Overly accommodating You never find
We have to work together with this external partner. They have no idea what they're doing. I frequently hear software development teams
Trust between the engineering team and business stakeholders is crucial. Asking for 6-months of non-feature work erodes that trust. Non-technical people become suspicious and