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As someone who’s been in the tech industry for more than 15 years, I’ve come to recognize a fundamental truth […]

Let’s talk about something nobody in the startup Slack channels wants to admit out loud: Sometimes, the CTO is just… […]

I’m glad to hear you’re considering a transition to a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) role. It’s a significant step, and […]

Thanks for reaching out. It’s great to hear from you, and I’m thrilled that you’re considering a path towards becoming […]

I’ve been reflecting on our engineers’ diverse impact on our projects and the true meaning behind labels like “10x engineer”. […]

Feeling like you’re not measuring up, especially after joining a team full of sharp minds, is a common experience. I […]

Dear Kalesh, First off, let me congratulate you on nearing the completion of your bachelor’s degree in computer science. This […]

Dear Tim, I read your message, and it struck a chord deep within me. As you mention my article, I’d […]

I want to talk about something we don’t discuss enough in our field: the mental health of software engineers, especially […]

Hey there, First off, kudos to you for having the courage to ask the tough questions that many think but […]

Dear Robert, The short answer is — stop getting attached to your code. Now lets continue to a more detailed […]

These are mostly my thoughts about what I was expecting as a junior and how I perceived senior developers. To […]

Hello Alex, Congrats on graduating. So the question you’re asking is very vague, but I’d like to help you out […]

Hello Torb, So I’ve seen this question pop out several times, and I understand the frustration of not being considered […]

Dear Friend, Your openness in sharing your experiences and concerns resonates deeply with me. I understand how you feel. I […]

Hey there, I’m always happy when someone new decides to join the software engineering field. If you’re used to browsing […]

The role of a software developer often gets distilled down to a singular activity: coding. While coding is undeniably the […]

There I was, standing in the middle of a buzzing tech event that our company organized, feeling like a fish […]

In the software development realm, asking questions isn’t just a right—it’s a downright necessity. Let’s cut the crap and dive […]

Hello dear reader, first off all, I want to acknowledge the weight of the question you’re grappling with. It’s one […]

Thanks for the question. Navigating the crossroads of your budding tech career is no small feat, and the decision between […]

Short answer: Do it in your spare time. Dip your toes into the startup world without going full crazy. Test […]

Uff, this is a tough one. I can say for sure — it’s possible, everything can be learned. I do […]

First of all, I’m sorry you ended up in such a situation. Running in overdrive for so long is a […]

In 2017, I found myself stepping into the shoes of a CTO for the first time. I joined a small […]

During my career as a software developer, I’ve met many different managers. Some were the kind of “I tell — […]

When it comes to software engineering and the IT industry in general, contracts are a necessary part of doing business. […]

Once the pandemic hit and employers started to embrace remote work more openly, a new phenomenon gained momentum — Interviews-as-a-service. […]

As always, a disclaimer before we start, this is purely subjective. Whether you are a seasoned professional or just starting […]

There was a study done in 2019 which had the goal of showcasing how poverty impacts our brains and the […]

I’m sure you’re like me. It happens time and time again that we pour our hearts into achieving something we […]

While researching how to create a proper career path for employees and the different ways companies do promotions, I stumbled […]

Recently, I was talking to a friend of mine who had recently joined a small startup. He and I shared […]

You want someone who can hit the ground running, who’s passionate about your mission, and who can survive being locked […]

When you’re an expert, you’re so far from the realities of the beginners that your advice might not be useful. […]

As someone that has worked in startups and large companies in their career, it depends on what you want to […]

There are several things that I’ve learned this past year regarding work-life balance. The first thing is that the Chinese […]

This article is part of the Technical Manager Guide that I’m writing for technical leads to scale their development and […]

On a bright sunny day you wake up and go to work, grab a nice cappuccino from ViCAFE on your […]

You might think that the job of a PO is to please the internal stakeholders and be responsible for the […]

Some self reflection on owning up to your mistakes. A few weeks ago my business partner Jakob mentioned that I […]

🔥Procrastination is a serious threat. But what keeps so many of us from doing what we long to do? What […]

🤖 When I was younger, I liked to build things (still do), and I was very often surprised that people […]

The last weeks are the worst I’ve seen in my life, and it’s unclear what the world will look like […]

This article is part of the Technical Manager Guide that I’m writing for technical leads to scale their development and […]