Newsletters

Letting change and uncertainty advance your software architecture

November 07, 2021

This issue explores resilience in software architecture, the challenges of changing engineering team dynamics, and insights on effective leadership from industry experts. Dive in to enhance your engineering approach.

Why you should repeat yourself

October 31, 2021

This issue explores the importance of communication in leadership, the challenges of optimizing team productivity, and insights on evaluating new technologies. Discover how to lead effectively and foster team consensus.

Why is everything so hard in a large organization?

October 24, 2021

This issue explores navigating large organizations, the challenges faced by junior developers, the value of in-house expertise, team management tips, and insights on securing engineering leadership roles. Dive in for valuable perspectives.

How new managers fail individual contributors

October 17, 2021

This week’s issue explores the challenges of promoting individual contributors over managers, the importance of balance in workplace productivity, and insights on effective organizational design. Dive into engineering skills and team dynamics.

What I learnt becoming a tech lead

October 10, 2021

This issue dives into valuable insights for tech leads and leaders, covering learnings from the role transition, effective one-on-one meetings, and strategies for managing legacy software displacement. Don't miss it.

Demos over deadlines

October 03, 2021

This week, we explore the impact of time pressure on team health, the importance of effective feedback, and what managers can do to foster better environments. Plus, insights on product team value and onboarding experiences.

Mobile development at scale

September 26, 2021

This week’s newsletter explores mobile development at scale with insights from industry leaders, project management practices in big tech, coordination models, effective engineering onboarding, and reducing technical debt through smart architectures.

The case for 'Developer Experience'

September 19, 2021

In this issue, we explore the evolving landscape of Developer Experience, the nuances of architectural decision-making, mentorship insights, leadership dynamics, and a guide to mastering distributed compute in Python.

The building blocks of scale

September 12, 2021

This week’s issue dives into mobile team dynamics, the evolving definition of "product," effective coaching for high performers, decision paralysis, and the challenges faced by software developers in enterprise projects.

Software development waste

September 05, 2021

This week, we explore software development challenges, from wasted time in projects to the importance of closing calls in hiring. Plus, we discuss agile principles, title changes in job switches, and structuring career paths for engineers.

How to influence without authority

August 29, 2021

In this issue, we explore essential insights for Product Managers on influencing without authority, the importance of post-incident reviews, and rethinking best practices in product development. Discover how to foster a culture of low-risk learning and navigate product-led growth strategies.

The politics of choosing a tech stack

August 22, 2021

In this issue, explore the nuances of selecting a tech stack, the pitfalls of productivity metrics, managing team backlogs, and tips for building effective cross-functional teams. Dive in for insights that matter.

Simple systems have less downtime

August 15, 2021

This week’s edition explores efficient systems with the Maersk Triple-E ship, self-managed teams at Riot Games, remote work innovations, DevOps insights, and the paradox of coordination in organizations.

Patterns of legacy displacement

August 08, 2021

This week, explore patterns for effective legacy software displacement, learn key laws of software estimation, and discover ways to boost your development team's productivity. Plus, insights on retaining engineers and a free eBook on Docker security.

Why is it so hard to decide to buy?

August 01, 2021

This week’s issue dives into the challenges of buying vs. building software, the importance of flow for developers, evolving software development heuristics, the legacy of the Agile Manifesto, and tips for delivering positive feedback.

Guiding critical projects without micromanaging

July 25, 2021

In this issue, explore the balance between flexibility and guidance in leadership, the importance of genuine time off for colleagues, and insights on unconscious bias. Plus, delve into productivity vs. efficiency in software development.

Sharing our engineering career framework with the world

July 18, 2021

This week’s newsletter highlights Dropbox’s transparent Engineering Career Framework, effective onboarding strategies for new developers, insights on organizational structure, application security tips, and the importance of rest in combating burnout.

Writing our 3-year technical vision

July 11, 2021

This week’s newsletter dives into crafting a 3-year technical vision, essential micro-habits for impactful management, managing team dynamics, the pitfalls of problem-solving advice, and tips for productive meetings.

Software Engineering principles to make teams better

July 04, 2021

This week’s issue dives into software engineering principles to enhance team dynamics and leadership strategies for effective communication. Discover how trust can eliminate code reviews, assess team maturity, and foster coachability for growth.

My leadership Document — 2021 edition

June 27, 2021

This week’s issue explores the multifaceted nature of leadership. Discover effective communication strategies for new managers, insights into software testing at top organizations, and essential coaching rules for developing leaders.