Ever wondered what it takes to become an engineering manager? Being an engineering manager can be a confusing career choice because the job description often lacks clarity. …

Estimating software projects can sometimes feel more like an art than a science. Before investing in a crystal ball, ask yourself why you are dabbling in magic in the first place. 1. Budgeting You want to know the cost of building a feature because you are working on a staffing plan, a…

Are you tired of standup meetings that feel unproductive and disconnected? While many articles focus on what to say during standup meetings, the real issues often lie in how well we listen and the team culture. Ask yourself and your team the following questions to find out how meaningful and…

Personalize your code reviews: tailoring feedback for individualized learning and skill acquisition. Code review is a crucial part of software development that helps teams maintain code quality, ensure consistency, and prevent bugs from entering the codebase. However, not all code reviews are created equal, and personalized code reviews based on…

Make the most of your career-defining moments. There are a few turning points in a software developer’s career. Some change your perspective, while others will transform you. Check out this article to prepare or reflect on these episodes that define who you are as a professional. The One Where You Screw Up You are not a…

A primer on search algorithms: depth-first and breadth-first. Algorithms can be a nightmare if you only ever study them for exams and technical interviews. Wouldn’t it be much easier if you could have fun while learning algorithms? …

The life-changing magic of tidying up legacy code. Do you have a junk drawer at home? You know, the one where you store all the miscellaneous and occasionally useful objects. …

Tips for accepting feedback with grace and dignity. Like writing, programming is personal and intimate. You pour your creativity and thoughts into a machine through your fingertips. It is no surprise, then, that you may feel a little angry when you read critical reviews on your code. How do you…

CSS grid, linear-gradient, neumorphism, and a moment in Go history. I was inspired to write about Go after watching The Queen’s Gambit recently. Something is alluring about learning a five-hundred-year-old chess opening move. The modern computer can simulate millions of game patterns in a fraction of a second. But it…