“Staff Engineer: Leadership beyond management track” by Will Larson is the best book ever written on technical leadership in software engineering. If you’ve read it, then you know exactly what I’m talking about. But if you haven’t, here’s why: Reason #1: It gives practical advice for …

I have been working in software development for 10 years. These are the 3 simple (but effective) pieces of advice I’d give anyone starting out (or who wants to get started): Advice #1: Focus on Fundamentals Before diving into the latest frameworks and tools, ensure you have a strong grasp of the fundamental …

Joining a new company is always stressful. You’re faced with the task of learning: new tools, a new codebase, a new testing infrastructure, new errors, all of which are specific to this company. While onboarding videos and assignments provide a structured introduction, the real process of acclimating to a new …

Like most beginners, I made a lot of mistakes when I first started working as a software engineer. But this was the biggest one, by far: Frequently downplaying my individual contributions Here’s what happened: Whenever colleagues praised my work, my natural response was to shy away from the compliments and …

Promotion reviewers often have limited time to dive deeply into each project in a promotion packet, making it crucial to present information that quickly captures their attention. The best way to capture their attention is by showing the impact of your work in business terms. This approach involves translating …