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Snyk is a developer-focused application security product that integrates security into the development process.
Snyk's core product is a software composition analysis (SCA) tool that quickly detects vulnerabilities in dependencies.
Despite success, all startups, including Snyk, still have the possibility of failure.

In both music and data product development, iterate continuously to refine and improve the final outcome
Feedback is crucial in the iterative process - share, adapt, and repeat until achieving product/market fit
The final product should not be the minimum viable product; be willing to discard prototypes and embrace scalability for long-term success

Effective code reading is crucial for new developers transitioning to team projects.
Short on time? Quickly skim code for key elements like comments, naming, and test coverage.
Investing more time in code review allows for deeper analysis, potential refactoring, and identification of tech debts.

Hiring Technical Program Managers can add value by keeping track of complex project schedules and dependencies.
Product Managers can sometimes handle the work of TPMs, especially in early stage startups.
As organizations grow, there may be opportunity costs in not hiring TPMs to ensure effective communication, alignment, and risk mitigation.

Many disciplines rely on experiments, but computer science has the luxury of understanding computers thoroughly.
Software engineering is shifting towards an empirical approach, using tests and tweaks instead of deep thinking.
The trend in the community seems to be favoring techniques that may not be resistant to deductive reasoning.

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When programming, focus on zooming in rather than zooming out to improve productivity and solve problems efficiently.
Treat certain parts of your work as 'black boxes' where you focus solely on inputs and outputs, allowing you to tackle complex tasks one step at a time.
Address unknowns in your project by compartmentalizing them as black boxes, enabling you to focus on what you do know and make progress without feeling overwhelmed.

A good bug report should have a clear title that describes the issue. This helps others understand the problem quickly without needing to read everything.
Including steps to reproduce the bug is essential. This allows developers to see the issue themselves and figure out how to fix it.
Adding relevant details like environment information, expected vs. actual results, and visual aids like screenshots makes the report more useful and helps prioritize the fix.