A developer shares principles for using instant messaging (like IRC) productively in tech work, emphasizing its ephemeral nature and the need to shift important info to permanent mediums.
A manager's guide to building and maintaining trust within a team, especially in remote and asynchronous work environments.
A guide for software developers on improving soft skills like communication, influence, and pitching ideas effectively in a tech workplace.
Explores the downsides of constant communication tools like Slack and proposes ideas from Cal Newport's book to improve focus and productivity in software development.
A developer reflects on public drama with Tailwind CSS, apologizes, and shares lessons learned about communication in open source.
A former Product Manager shares nine key responsibilities of a Technical Program Manager, focusing on communication, coordination, and project tracking.
A developer shares his guidelines for freelance software developers, covering communication, email etiquette, and project management for effective collaboration.
A seasoned developer shares 10 key lessons from a decade in software, focusing on soft skills, practical knowledge, and career advice.
Explores the growing importance of writing vs. coding for senior tech roles, featuring insights from engineers and data scientists on communication and leadership.
Summarizes key writing advice from David Perell and Sahil Lavingia, emphasizing its importance for data scientists and tech professionals.
Tips for intentionally building your career and personal brand to gain job security, confidence, and career flexibility.
A developer shares the highest-ROI tip for productivity: improving collaboration with product and design teams to boost velocity.
The article critiques the Free Software Foundation's pedantic language, arguing it alienates potential supporters and harms the free software movement's growth.
A guide for developers on managing project stakeholders and communication to stay focused on coding while keeping everyone informed.
A guide for developers on effectively working from home, covering occasional and regular remote work arrangements, discipline, and communication strategies.
A data scientist discusses the importance of a business mindset, prioritization, and effective communication for creating real-world value in data science projects.
A product manager shares practical tips for using email more effectively to communicate, collaborate, and get better engagement in a tech work environment.
OKRs alone won't solve team communication problems; explicit, formal communication is essential for alignment, especially as startups grow.
A developer reflects on two unexpected lessons from their first in-house software job: the value of code reviews and the importance of communication over just coding.
A developer draws life and coding lessons from the movie Infinity Wars, focusing on teamwork, perseverance, and priorities.
