Not All Technical Debt Needs to Be Repaid

Learn a pragmatic approach to managing technical debt. Discover the "interest rate" test to prioritize what to fix and when, focusing on strategic repayment rather than aiming for impossible perfection...b

The Most Valuable Code Is the Code You Never Write

Discover the power of "You Ain't Gonna Need It" (YAGNI) in system design. Learn why avoiding "future-proofing" and focusing on immediate value leads to simpler, more effective solutions and faster delivery in engineering.

Why Your Team's Docs Are a Strategic Asset (Not an Afterthought)

Unlock your engineering team's full potential. Discover why good documentation isn't a burden, but a powerful act of professional kindness that boosts efficiency, autonomy, and system maintainability. Learn how to transform your docs from an afterthought into a strategic asset.

The Most Powerful Sanity Check in Software Development

Before you write a single line of code, before you sketch out the architecture, before you even open your IDE, can you explain the business problem you're solving in one clear, concise sentence? It’s a question that sounds deceptively simple. Yet, it’s one of the most

Imposter Syndrome for New Lead Developers: Overcoming Self-Doubt

Stepping into a Lead Developer role often brings a familiar companion: imposter syndrome. That quiet, persistent feeling of not quite being "enough" is common in our field. It's a shadow many of us face when taking on more responsibility. If you've felt this, know

Focusing on the 'Why', Not Just the 'How'

Is your Agile process stuck in dogma? I'm exploring why focusing on principles ('why') over rigid rules ('how') is crucial to escape cargo cult Agile and build genuine team agility.

Building a Side Drawer with Web Standards: Using the Dialog Element

Discover how to build a lightweight, accessible side drawer using native HTML dialog elements instead of heavy JavaScript frameworks. This practical guide shows how web standards can replace complex custom implementations, offering better performance, built-in accessibility, and easier maintenance.

How Product Engineers drive SaaS growth

Discover how product engineers transform SaaS development by bridging the gap between technical implementation and user needs.

From Attention Economy to Thinking Economy: The AI Challenge

As we transition from an attention economy to a thinking economy, AI presents both opportunities and challenges.

Navigating the Challenges of Cross-functional Teams: the Role of Governance and Common Goals

Learn why these diverse teams often struggle despite their potential, and explore practical strategies for implementing servant leadership, establishing clarity, and aligning team members toward shared objectives.

How to handle the decision-making process across development teams?

Discover effective strategies for scaling decision-making processes across development teams.

Step up. Listen up. Shut up.

true A personal reflection on male allyship in gender equality, exploring how men can recognize their privileges, overcome barriers to engagement, and take meaningful action to support women in the workplace and society.

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Communication Strategies for the Hybrid or Remote Workplace

Master essential communication strategies for today's hybrid and remote work environments. Learn practical techniques for effective meetings, chat management, and progress sharing.

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Vibe Coding: the emerging trend of Intuitive Development

As an Engineering Manager, I'm observing the rise of 'vibe coding' and its potential impact on software development.

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Embracing Universal Design: Making Technology Accessible for Everyone

In this post, I share my journey into the world of Universal Design in technology. I explore its core principles, practical applications, and how we can create inclusive digital experiences that cater to everyone, regardless of their abilities.

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Generator Functions and Iterators: The Hidden Workhorses of JavaScript

Have you ever found yourself writing complex loops to process data piece by piece, or struggled with managing state across multiple function calls? I certainly have. Before I discovered generators, I was writing convoluted state machines and callback chains that were difficult to understand and maintain. It was that moment

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How WebAssembly is Shaping the Future of Cloud Gaming

In this post, I dive into how WebAssembly is revolutionizing cloud gaming, sharing my personal insights and experiences with this groundbreaking technology.

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JavaScript Proxy Objects: Intercepting the Core Operations

Unlock the power of JavaScript Proxy objects to intercept and customize fundamental operations on objects. Learn how to implement data validation, property access control, and reactive programming with this ES6 feature.

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Memoization with Maps

Boost your JavaScript and TypeScript application performance with memoization using Map objects.

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Structural Typing in TypeScript

Explore TypeScript's powerful structural typing system and how it differs from nominal typing in languages like Java and C#