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📩 Your invite to the live streams—Wed: Tailwind Thu: Refactoring

39 implied HN points • 22 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Livestreams Software Engineering Architecture
  1. There are live streams on Wednesdays focusing on Tailwind and on Thursdays with Software Engineering Fundamentals Series.
  2. The streams cover fundamentals of architecture and design techniques, with plans to delve into XP disciplines in February.
  3. Upcoming events include live coding sessions on NextJS, React, and Tailwind, as well as discussions on the Economics of Refactoring.

🗞 Stream Recap: Loosely Coupled Architectures

59 implied HN points • 31 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Engineering Architecture
  1. Posts will have separate emails for recaps and announcements to avoid confusion and being too coupled.
  2. Experimenting with different email structures to avoid spamming readers with routine matters outside of main content.
  3. Readers can access full post archives with a 7-day free trial for Crafting Tech Teams.

📚 3 hours left till our Tidy First book club kickoff

39 implied HN points • 08 Jan 24
🚌 Education Book Club Learning Reading
  1. Joining a book club can be a great way to set intentions, learn, and apply new knowledge.
  2. The goal of this book club is to help members apply impactful learning quickly, potentially sparking "a-ha" moments before finishing the book.
  3. Consider subscribing to receive more content and access to the full post archives, especially if you're looking to continue learning and growing.

What is Encapsulation anyway?

39 implied HN points • 04 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Software Engineering
  1. Effort is often wasted on debating the visibility of code elements without understanding the why and when behind such practices.
  2. Software Engineering Fundamentals series aims to provide a strong foundational knowledge for building upon in 2024.
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Starting off 2024: Invitations for Soft skills & OOP Encapsulation

39 implied HN points • 02 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Engineering Soft skills Design Architecture
  1. The focus for 2024 is on developing human and soft skills alongside Software Engineering Fundamentals, starting with architecture and design techniques.
  2. The XP disciplines will be covered in February, building on the foundational knowledge of architecture and design.
  3. The importance of human skills alongside technical skills in technology will be discussed in an upcoming stream on Jan 3rd.

🔴 Trunk-based development—Engineering Culture

59 implied HN points • 10 Oct 23
🕹 Technology Engineering
  1. Trunk-based development simplifies the development process by maintaining a single main code branch.
  2. Engaging in live events and discussions can enhance learning and collaboration in tech teams.
  3. Consider setting intentions and marking events on your calendar to ensure you don't miss out on valuable opportunities.

🗓 Your invitation to the last stream of the year!

39 implied HN points • 27 Dec 23
🕹 Technology Streaming Tech Teams
  1. The last stream of the year hosted by Denis Čahuk and Adrian Stanek is on Dec 27, 2023.
  2. The stream is a paid event and invites viewers to join for a closing session where insights about tech will be shared.
  3. Interested individuals can subscribe to Crafting Tech Teams for a 7-day free trial to access the full post archives.

Backstage - How I Pair with Teams

59 implied HN points • 24 Jun 23
💼 Business Productivity Remote work Tech Teams
  1. Working remotely with tech leads and their teams can be challenging due to different approaches being perceived as intrusive or creating undue pressure.
  2. Enabling growth in teams requires finding a balance between being helpful and not overshadowing or complicating the team's problems.
  3. Supporting teams in their growth journey involves being mindful of how one's actions can impact their productivity and autonomy.

🗓 Your invitation to this week's CTO fellow discussion & CQRS stream

39 implied HN points • 22 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Engineering Culture
  1. The CTO Fellow discussion & CQRS stream is happening this week. Streams are scheduled on Wednesdays and Thursdays at 4pm CET.
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Redis Changes Every few Years - Are you up to date?

59 implied HN points • 01 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Programming Databases Tech Trends
  1. Redis has evolved beyond just a cache and can be used for various purposes like PubSub notifiers, search DB, and event storage.
  2. Postgres, known as an SQL DB, can also be utilized as an event store, message queue, outbox, or document db, showcasing the versatility of technologies.
  3. It's essential to stay up to date with how technologies like Redis are changing over the years to make the most of their capabilities.

Agile transformations to make stakeholders "happy" reduces trust

19 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
💼 Business Stakeholders Trust Organizational Culture Incentives
  1. Balancing different forces in organizational culture is crucial for success, as there is never a perfect stillness.
  2. Pursuing agile transformations solely to please stakeholders can lead to a reduction in trust within the organization.
  3. It is important to be mindful of conflicting incentives and motives when shaping the culture of an organization.

🗞 Stream Recap: Product Planning

39 implied HN points • 03 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Engineering Product Planning
  1. The next book club cohort is starting with the book 'Accelerate' next week, focusing on speed reading and mutual accountability
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🔴 Stream: Product Planning

39 implied HN points • 01 Nov 23
🕹 Technology Product Planning
  1. The importance of having a plan in product development to manage risks effectively.
  2. Utilizing estimation data is crucial for making informed decisions in product planning.
  3. Avoiding overinvestment in unnecessary areas can optimize resources in product development.

Domain-Driven Design is about Language, not Code

59 implied HN points • 26 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Software Development Framework Design Patterns Programming
  1. Domain-Driven Design focuses on language over code to prevent following frameworks that may not align with DDD principles.
  2. Developers often struggle with ORM tools that extensively use terms like Repository and Entity, which can lead to DDD pitfalls.
  3. Avoid getting trapped by being mindful of the nuances and staying true to the core principles of Domain-Driven Design.

Estimations are a Two-way Street

59 implied HN points • 24 Apr 23
🕹 Technology Project management Engineering Teams
  1. Estimations should not be mistaken for project planning to avoid unnecessary stress and friction.
  2. Knowledge needed to estimate may be acquired mid-project, creating challenges at the project's start.
  3. Engineer teams must have enough context to avoid making assumptions about business owners' perspectives.

Release Cadence is a Stronger Predictor than Estimates

39 implied HN points • 19 Jul 23
🕹 Technology Engineering Productivity
  1. Release cadence is a stronger predictor than estimates when it comes to team performance.
  2. Engineers estimate their 'buying power' of time, leading to overconfidence rather than accurate forecasts.
  3. It's important to prioritize release cadence over estimates to ensure realistic planning and avoid the angst of constantly re-planning when estimates don't align with reality.

Master The Business Benefits Behind Dependency Injection

39 implied HN points • 06 Aug 23
🕹 Technology Software Development
  1. Understanding dependency injection goes beyond configuring files and constructors; it has significant business benefits.
  2. Chaotic teams may focus on cash flow over profit, but mastering dependency injection can help streamline the business cycle and improve overall efficiency.
  3. For tech leads and managers, grasping the business impacts of dependency injection can lead to more effective decision-making and team management.

What I learned from Failing Startups

39 implied HN points • 21 Jun 23
💼 Business Startups Challenges Layoffs Employee Relations
  1. Never burn bridges, especially during a recession when sacrifices have to be made. Executing layoffs well can lead to the possibility of rehiring old employees who were let go.
  2. Failing startups can provide valuable lessons and opportunities for growth. Embracing the challenges can lead to personal development and resilience.
  3. Maintaining positive relationships with ex-employees can be beneficial in the long term. Good terms with former coworkers can lead to potential opportunities in the future.

📩 Your invite to the live streams—Wed: Tailwind Thu: Bryan Finster

19 implied HN points • 16 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Engineering Design Software
  1. The live streams feature discussions on architecture, design techniques, and XP disciplines in Modern Frontend Engineering Culture and Software Engineering Fundamentals Series.
  2. Bryan Finster will talk about how ownership and maturity can aid in personal development in the Thursday fundamental series.
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