How To Notice Layoffs (Ahead Of Time)
Preparation for redundancies is a covert process. Like any covert process, however, it has triggers and side effects that are visible. If you can notice them, you can avoid an unpleasant surprise.
Code Anthropology
Introspective look at software engineering and how our human relationships shape our code, tools, and processes.
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