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Balancing Multiple Priorities in Software Development

In my experience as an engineering leader, I’ve seen that managing multiple software development projects can be quite a tightrope walk. Over time, I’ve developed a few strategies that have been instrumental in effectively navigating this intricate balancing act. Alignment is key Every project must be synchronized with the overarching business impact and goals. This […]

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The 101 on One-on-ones (template included!)

If you, or your team, find yourself dreading the scheduled one-on-one meeting, then you’re probably doing it wrong. One-on-one meetings provide an amazing opportunity to foster a stronger relationship with your team. It’s a place where you can catch up on personal and professional topics, provide guidance, and build trust. >> My One-on-one Template << […]

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How Shia LaBeouf got me to submit my first patch to WordPress Core

An awesome thing happened recently- Shia LaBeouf filmed a motivational speech in front of a green screen. People ran with it, and, if you go looking, you’ll likely find some pretty hilarious adaptations. Somewhere between seeing Shia show up at someone’s door and watching him help Luke use the force, I realized that this wasn’t just some hilarious […]

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The importance of clean code

Have you ever heard the saying “code is poetry”? Probably. I think every engineer has heard that phrase before. I have known it for a long time, and I thought I knew what it meant. It wasn’t until sometime relatively recently (within the past year) that I really started to understand what it meant. Once I did, I […]

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The difference between an engineer and a developer

For a very long time, I considered myself a developer. I knew the term “software engineer”, but always thought it was different. Recently, I came to the realization that “software engineer” is not just a title- it is a way of life. A software engineer is not bound by any one coding language or set […]