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Notes on engineering, AI, leadership, and building things that matter.
Not All Technical Debt Needs to Be Repaid
Treating every tech debt as urgent leads to paralysis. Use the interest-rate test to pay down what hurts and leave the rest documented.
The Most Valuable Code Is the Code You Never Write
YAGNI in practice: the best code is often the code you don't write. How to resist future-proofing and ship simple, adaptable solutions.
Why Your Team's Docs Are a Strategic Asset (Not an Afterthought)
Good documentation is kindness to your future self and your team. Why treating docs as a high-leverage asset pays off in autonomy and stability.
Navigating the Challenges of Cross-functional Teams: the Role of Governance and Common Goals
Cross-functional teams often struggle because of missing governance and unclear common goals. How to fix both so teams can deliver and people can thrive.
From Attention Economy to Thinking Economy: The AI Challenge
As AI automates more tasks, the challenge isn't just jobs—it's protecting and developing our capacity for deep thinking and creativity.
Imposter Syndrome for New Lead Developers: Overcoming Self-Doubt
Stepping into a lead role often brings imposter syndrome. How to shift from needing all the answers to enabling the team to find them together.
Focusing on the 'Why', Not Just the 'How'
Avoid cargo-cult Agile by keeping teams focused on the spirit of agility—adaptability, value, and improvement—instead of rigidly executing the how.
How Product Engineers drive SaaS growth
Product engineers bridge the gap between building and user value. How they drive SaaS growth through empathy, outcomes, and full-stack ownership.
Building a Product-Minded Engineering Culture
How to foster product-minded engineers: outcomes over output, user contact, and alignment between engineering and product.
From IC to Engineering Manager: First 90 Days
Your first 90 days as an engineering manager: what to do, what to avoid, and how to set yourself and your team up for success.