The Second 90%

Writing the software is 90% of the work. The second (harder) 90% is everything else, and that's what we talk about here!

The hottest Substack posts of The Second 90%

And their main takeaways

#1: How to Prioritize (Or, What To Do This Week)

176 implied HN points • 06 Nov 22
  1. Prioritize work that helps you learn more about future tasks
  2. Prioritize work that speeds up validation of future tasks
  3. Prioritize work that enhances safety

Welcome to The Second 90%

157 implied HN points • 31 Oct 22
  1. After completing 90% of the work, a second 90% begins.
  2. Embrace the chaos of the additional work that comes after the initial 90%.
  3. Continuously share what you're learning and working on with others.
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#4 The Holiday Edition

78 implied HN points • 19 Dec 22
  1. Tech-related courses and subscriptions can be a great way to use company education budgets.
  2. Explore a variety of books, games, and Substack newsletters for a relaxing holiday season.
  3. Consider unique gift ideas like puzzle subscriptions, hand creams, and interesting books.

#3 Who's Afraid of Oncall?

78 implied HN points • 12 Dec 22
  1. Oncall in software engineering involves being available for urgent issues 24/7 or during business hours.
  2. Effectively managing oncall involves right-sizing alerts and improving documentation over time.
  3. If oncall rotations are consistently overwhelming, intervention is needed to prevent burnout.