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Becoming CTO of a small startup

June 19, 2022

This issue dives into the journey from software engineer to CTO, explores antifragile planning, and discusses systems thinking for efficiency. Plus, insights on advancing from engineering manager to director. Don't miss it.

Shipping to Production

June 12, 2022

In this issue, explore the evolution of user authentication from MVP to IPO, effective code shipping strategies, navigating tricky feedback conversations, the power of momentum, and tips for meaningful career discussions.

Leading your engineering team through an unexpected product pivot

June 05, 2022

In this issue, we explore leading engineering teams through product pivots, delivering quickly without tech debt, creating architecture diagrams, and effective hiring strategies for startups. Dive in for insights.

Why we’ve ditched scrum sprints (and you should too)

May 29, 2022

This issue dives into the evolution of Agile practices, exploring why some teams are moving away from Scrum sprints, essential techniques for better stakeholder collaboration, and the challenges of organizational dependencies.

Did I become a manager too soon?

May 22, 2022

In this issue, explore insights on transitioning to management, learn from reliability incidents at Spotify, discover effective team structures, and dive into compensation strategies for engineering managers. Plus, a recipe for self-improvement.

Stripe's model of product-led, developer-centric growth

May 15, 2022

This week’s issue dives into Stripe's product-led growth approach, effective remote feedback, managing difficult colleagues, and resources for leading through crises. Plus, a free eBook on Infrastructure as Code tools.

The Mechanics of Software Evolution

May 08, 2022

In this issue of Daily Tech, we explore the evolution of software, tackle migration challenges, share engineering management insights, and discuss innovative organizational structures. Dive in for fresh perspectives.

That time we unplugged a data center to test our disaster readiness

May 01, 2022

In this issue, explore how to stand out at conferences with NFC cards and vCards, learn about Dropbox's disaster readiness test, and discover insights on managing projects effectively as an engineering director.

Looking for strong developers? Have them READ code instead of writing it during the interview

April 24, 2022

This issue explores key insights on hiring strong developers, the importance of self-direction in the workplace, and effective strategies for scaling remote teams. Plus, dive into Dunbar's number and grab a free eBook on Infrastructure as Code.

Story points: Why is this so hard?

April 17, 2022

This issue dives into the nuances of story points, the power of asking insightful questions, and the importance of team metrics. We also explore the impact of title dynamics and the value of managing infrastructure costs effectively.

What is innovation?

April 10, 2022

In this issue, we explore the essence of innovation, common pitfalls for engineering managers, the balance of productivity and reliability, adaptive agile principles, and updated data architecture insights for evolving teams.

The ultimate guide to onboarding software engineers

April 03, 2022

This issue explores the challenges of onboarding software engineers, essential mental models for effective leadership, the impact of reorganizations, and the balance of autonomy in tech teams. Plus, contribute to the State of Engineering Management 2022 Survey.

How to scale a unicorn-building engineering team

March 27, 2022

In this issue, explore strategies for scaling engineering teams, addressing organizational debt, navigating power dynamics, and enhancing leadership through daily reflection. Plus, insights on overcoming self-created mental barriers.

Levels of technical leadership

March 20, 2022

This issue dives into the nuances of technical leadership, effective requirement gathering, managing team dynamics, and balancing multiple roles as a technology leader. Discover strategies to enhance your engineering journey.

Software engineering principles

March 13, 2022

This issue explores essential software engineering principles, the importance of psychological safety for team performance, and strategies for scaling infrastructure in startups. Dive in for valuable insights.

Delegation is an art, not a science

March 06, 2022

In this issue, explore the art of delegation, learn how top companies foster a culture of documentation, master storytelling for impactful communication, and discover effective onboarding strategies for new developers.

What you give up when moving into engineering management

February 27, 2022

This issue explores the transition to engineering management, the significance of craftsmanship in product design, calendar reviews for better agency, and the power of momentum. Plus, a wild hire story you won't want to miss.

Building infrastructure platforms

February 20, 2022

This issue explores key insights for engineering teams, from building robust infrastructure platforms to effective learning methods. We also discuss the evolving role of TPMs and offer practical systems thinking tools. Join us.

Managing people 🤯

February 13, 2022

This issue explores essential insights for founders and managers, covering topics like managing teams, organizational culture, tech debt, and optimizing workspaces for productivity. Dive in to enhance your leadership skills.

Managing yourself

February 06, 2022

This issue dives into key challenges in engineering productivity, self-management, and team dynamics. Discover insights on prioritization, trade-offs in software quality, and navigating workplace stress for better results.