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We’re told to be proactive. To clean up tech debt. To follow best practices.But what if that instinct— to perfect the system technically...

If you’ve spent any time in the software world, you've probably come across the advice: "Think like an architect." It’s plastered across...

There’s this recurring thought I’ve been having—and maybe it’s a bit cliché, maybe it’s something you’ve heard before. But still, I want...

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The Conventional Wisdom Most communication trainers emphasize the power of hand gestures.Use them to appear confident, persuasive, and...

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Everyone Wants the Break. But It Doesn't Come to Everyone. It’s almost a stereotype at this point.People put in hard...

There’s a non-stop flurry of meetings in today’s engineering world. Tech talks. Brown bag sessions. Demos. Office hours. All-hands. The...

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Beyond the Agenda: Making Conferences, Trailblazer Meetups, and Community Events Truly Matter In the fast-moving world of tech, it feels...