Creating software with the future in mind
Weak opinions are comments that don't require action. They may seem gentle, but can lead to hard issues down the line. Let’s aim higher and promote strong opinions, constructive feedback, and a commitment to excellence.
Tactics for overcoming inertia, recognising when to pivot, and a few words about the importance of collaboration and estimation.
When a colleague has a question, it can be tempting to stay quiet if you don't know the answer. But admitting that you don't know is more helpful
A list of tips to help you keep meetings on track.
Jackson is a go-to person when it comes to MongoDB. You have a problem – you go to Jackson.
Personal SLAs: How to maintain balance at work (recording)
Some people are lucky to work with extremely smart bosses. Molly hit the jackpot.
Functions inside other functions... Worth it?
Facing pushback while driving engineering initiatives: most common reasons, how to prevent and handle.
Meet Jeremy: he doesn't like old-fashioned tech interviews, but what alternative does he choose?
How a simple trick with console.log can help you with refactoring
The Boy Scout rule (always leave the code in a better state than when you found it) is famous among developers, but does it have its pitfalls? Meet Simon and Andy, who have a lot to share.
Why all new developers should do code reviews, how to begin and get the most out of it
Does your project have an enormous module called something-manager or something-controller that grew beyond any possible limits and became completely unmaintainable? How to prevent it from happening?
Highly effective colleagues are invaluable for keeping oneself sharp. But what if it works the other way around and makes you lose heart?