The blog post outlines a structured approach to AI adoption in engineering teams, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and evaluation. It presents a five-level framework for successful AI integration, including selecti...
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The blog post discusses the insights gained by Anton Zaides, CEO of Hamming AI, on enhancing engineering productivity through direct customer engagement, optimized processes, and a focus on learning velocity. Key strategies includ...
The article discusses the traditional practice of mandatory code reviews in software engineering, presenting data from over 400 companies and 3000 engineers. It highlights that while teams without mandatory reviews can ship code f...
Seven unwritten laws of software engineering are shared, focusing on lessons learned from experience to help engineers avoid common pitfalls in their work.
The post advises against pursuing an Engineering Manager role in favor of remaining an Individual Contributor, highlighting better financial prospects and job satisfaction.
Busy engineering managers often become bottlenecks by being unresponsive, and they should prioritize unblocking their teams to enhance productivity.
Balancing company needs with engineer growth is crucial for effective management, requiring careful task assignment and support strategies.
Five common software engineering practices are re-evaluated for their impact on productivity and creativity, suggesting a need for more flexible approaches.
The article discusses the importance of engineering teams prioritizing collaboration and support for other teams over their own immediate tasks. It outlines three approaches to handling requests from other teams: ignoring them, pr...
The article discusses the concept of 'shadow work' in engineering teams, highlighting how invisible tasks such as production support, technical glue work, and shadow backlogs consume significant time and resources. It emphasizes t...
The article discusses the importance of empowering engineers by allowing them to take ownership of specific areas or 'kingdoms' within a team. It highlights that while an Engineering Manager may need to oversee and prioritize task...
The article narrates Florian's journey of developing a 3D no-code tool while working full-time as a Director of Engineering. It discusses the challenges faced during the zero-to-one phase, including the difficulty of promoting the...
The article discusses Taylor's journey in scaling his side project, Delly, to over 30 paying customers and achieving $5,000 in annual recurring revenue (ARR) while working as an Engineering Manager (EM) at CoverMyMeds. It highligh...
The article discusses the evolving role of Engineering Managers (EMs) in the context of advancing coding agents and AI tools. It emphasizes the importance of EMs as intermediaries between technical teams and business needs, highli...
A software engineer's career stagnation is likened to a video game grind, emphasizing the need for growth opportunities and managerial support to avoid burnout.
The article discusses the concept of building an effective engineering team by likening it to assembling a 'dungeon party' in a role-playing game. It emphasizes the importance of diverse roles within the team, such as the tank, da...
The article discusses 10 simple internal tools that engineering managers (EMs) can build in under two hours to improve team efficiency and solve common problems. These tools include a demo-data preparator, hackathon organizer, vir...
The author reflects on an 8-month break taken after quitting a director of engineering job, exploring personal and professional growth. They experimented with various projects, including building indie products and launching a cou...
Balancing the roles of a father and engineering manager, the author shares insights on resilience, support systems, and the evolution of responsibilities in both areas.
Pushing boundaries in management can lead to valuable lessons, but knowing when to stop is crucial for effective leadership.
Marcel Tella highlights the critical role of emotional awareness in engineering, demonstrating how addressing feelings can significantly enhance productivity and team dynamics.
The article discusses Raphael's journey as the Head of Engineering at Snyk, a $7B startup, while managing a family of five kids. It highlights his experience in balancing a demanding job with personal life and a side project, Cand...
The article discusses the journey of an Engineering Manager, Piotr, who built an open-source project called Logdy while working full-time. It highlights the challenges of managing time and responsibilities, the initial success of ...
Effective Slack usage can significantly enhance productivity for engineers and managers by reducing noise and optimizing communication strategies.