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A practical framework for delivering constructive feedback, receiving criticism without defensiveness, and building a team culture where honest feedback is normal — with specific techniques for code reviews, 1-on-1s, and retrospectives.
A practical guide to navigating the shift from IC to tech lead — covering delegation, technical decision-making, one-on-ones, and redefining what productivity means when your output is measured through your team.
How to transform daily standups from painful status recitals into focused synchronization sessions — covering async alternatives, time-boxing techniques, and formats that surface blockers early.
A senior engineer's guide to mentoring that actually works — structuring 1:1s, giving feedback that sticks, calibrating challenge levels, and building independence rather than dependency.
A framework for negotiating software engineering compensation — covering research, timing, competing offers, equity evaluation, and the specific phrases that move conversations forward.
Practical strategies for recognizing, recovering from, and preventing burnout in software engineering — covering workload management, boundaries, and sustainable productivity habits.
How to build a developer portfolio that stands out — covering project selection, storytelling, technical depth, and the common mistakes that get portfolios ignored by hiring managers.
Practical time management strategies designed for engineering work — including deep work scheduling, context-switching reduction, energy management, and meeting optimization.
Practical advice for preparing and succeeding in senior engineering interviews — covering system design, behavioral questions, architecture discussions, and negotiation.
How to build a sustainable knowledge management system as a developer — covering note-taking frameworks, linking strategies, and retrieval workflows that compound over time.
Practical pair programming techniques that boost code quality and knowledge sharing — covering driver-navigator, ping-pong, and remote pairing workflows.
How to think about career progression as a software engineer, from setting intentional goals to building leverage beyond writing code.