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The text discusses the falsehoods that programmers believe about the IT industry, including job titles, technology, big tech companies, certifications, salaries, and career decisions.
0Setting and Managing Expectations
2024-11-10 •
The text discusses the importance of setting and managing expectations in software development, especially for small to medium-sized businesses. It emphasizes the need for clear communication, regular feedback, and flexibility in ...
0Effective Communication Strategies
2024-07-17 •
Effective communication is crucial for the success of any team, including software development teams in small to medium-sized businesses. Clear and efficient communication helps keep projects on track, aligns team members, and ens...
0Managing High Performers
2024-07-09 •
The article discusses the importance of managing high-performing developers and provides actionable strategies for managing and retaining them. It defines the characteristics of high performers and breaks down managing high perfor...
0Low Latency Performance Management (LLPM)
2024-07-02 •
The text discusses the importance of Low Latency Performance Management (LLPM) in organizations, emphasizing the need to address performance issues promptly and recognize high performers. It highlights the risks of delayed perform...
The text discusses the importance of developer empowerment and enablement in SMBs, emphasizing the need for autonomy, tools and resources, learning and development, and support for activities not directly connected to work. It pro...
In small to medium-sized businesses, the success of a software development project often depends on the clarity of roles and responsibilities within the team. Clearly Defined Expectations and Responsibilities (CDER) is crucial to ...
0It's OK to repeat yourself on the internet
2024-06-17 •
The text discusses the importance of repeating key ideas and messages online, emphasizing that it is beneficial for reaching new audiences, reinforcing the message, and improving content. It encourages individuals to not be discou...
0Minimally Defined Development Processes (MDDP)
2024-06-07 •
The text discusses the concept of Minimally Defined Development Processes (MDDP) and emphasizes the importance of avoiding over-engineered processes for small to medium-sized businesses. It provides guidelines for implementing thi...
The text discusses the potential negative consequences of AI-powered suggestion and recommendation mechanisms in services and tools, particularly in the context of Slack's use of private conversations to train its AI. It highlight...
0The roaming office: Don’t be *that* remote worker
2024-03-14 •
The text discusses the importance of having a stable internet connection and quiet surroundings during online meetings for remote workers. It highlights the need to maintain professionalism and not treat business meetings like cas...
0I'll take it slow today
2024-03-12 •
The text discusses the trend of people saying they will 'take it slow today' at work, and the potential negative impact of this on the workplace. It argues that this practice creates unclear expectations, normalizes working while ...
0Some productivity metrics are evil
2024-03-06 •
The text discusses the potential negative impact of productivity metrics on team behavior and performance. It highlights the importance of carefully choosing metrics to avoid incentivizing unhealthy and toxic behaviors. The author...
0Considerate Digital Communication
2024-03-03 •
Considerate Digital Communication is the practice of using digital communication tools in a respectful and mindful manner that prioritizes the time, attention, and well-being of others. It aims to reduce digital noise, prevent spa...
0Virtual coffee with strangers
2022-08-02 •
Marko Živanović shares his experience of having virtual coffees with strangers, providing a Calendly link for people to book a 30-minute video chat with him. He explains that he loves meeting new people and decided to keep his vir...
0You're not dumb, the prerequisites are bullshit
2022-01-22 •
The author criticizes the 'Who this book is for' chapter in technical books, arguing that it often downplays the expertise needed and sets the bar too low to sell more copies. They share their personal experience of feeling frustr...
The author shares their favorite hacking/coding movies and literature, including the movie 'Hackers' from 1995 that inspired them to get into coding. They also list other movies, documentaries, TV shows, and books related to hacki...
0My development philosophy
2021-09-23 •
The author reflects on his development philosophy after reading a book on bootstrapping microservices. He outlines his philosophy as exploring and preparing, breaking down complexity, developing with end-users in mind, optimizing ...
0The downward spiral of digital beggars
2021-09-15 •
The text discusses the annoying trend of digital begging on social networks, particularly Twitter, where people ask for more followers and likes. The author found a definition of digital beggar in the Urban Dictionary and reflects...
0Marshall Monitor II ANC Troubleshooting
2021-08-19 •
The text provides troubleshooting tips for the Marshall Monitor II ANC headphones, including issues with turning the headphones on, crackling noises, and weird wind sounds when ANC is on.