In the world of software development, it's tantalizing to dream about crafting the most intricate piece of software, endowed with every possible feature…

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Dear Software Developers, I'm sure you've been there. The gleaming eyes, the proud smile, the feeling of accomplishment as you finish writing that perfect…

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I don’t like managing people. I don’t like managing processes. It’s like operational brain damage to me. Some people love it. Some people are absolutely…

It’s that time of the week again. Time for a big deployment. Everyone is excited and nervous. The development team stands in a circle, all staring at each…

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In a , I wrote about how important it was for CTOs and engineering leaders to do proof of concepts and other special projects. Those projects are critical…

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In , I discussed why a CTO needs to spend a lot of their time doing planning, requirements, and proof of concepts.