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Do you like running? I believe you have a very clear answer to that. It’s a polarizing question. Everyone I know either loves running or hates it. There seems to be no in-between. I love running. And the reason is, as most likely for everyone else who loves it, the flow state Runner’s High . Running looks so simple from the outside, but there’s a huge difference between pushing yourself through…
Disclaimer: I’ve never been part of a truly massive software project. But I’ve been involved in several efforts where up to 40 people tried to build something useful (and occasionally succeeded!). Over the years, my responsibilities grew, and I learned a lot - sometimes the hard way. One day, I might write a post about all the beliefs I held early in my career that turned out to…
I still remember one of my first runs. It was December 1999, the day after hurricane “Lothar” had just swept through southern Germany. I did this run toghether with my dad. Since then, I’ve done roughly 2,000 runs - just a rough estimate, but with 26 years of running and about 1-2 runs per week, the math checks out. I enjoy competition, so getting faster was always my main…
Have you ever packed a backpack for a hike? Packing for a hike can be tricky. There are so many useful things you could bring, but only so much room in your backpack. If you try to pack everything, the backpack becomes too heavy. Suddenly, the hike feels impossible, despite all those useful items you’ve brought along. Software development faces a similar challenge. Adding too many features might…
A few days ago, I was chatting with friends about goals in endurance sports. They mentioned wanting to join an event next year to have something to aim for. I totally get it — having a goal keeps you motivated. You picture yourself crossing the finish line, and just imagining it gives you a boost. And, of course, the closer the event is, the more urgency you feel to start training.
The deadline for a critical software feature is just two weeks away. I’m in a meeting with my team to plan the work. I glance at the calendar again—it’s tight, but I think we might just make it. The team has broken down the feature into smaller tasks, estimating the effort for each one. I’m holding my breath, hoping two weeks will be enough. Then the team gives me the news: they estimate at least…
Hello! I’m Matthias von Borstel. By day, I’m busy building and supporting effective software engineering teams. I work for a company specializing in drive technology and automation solutions, developing software to help customers automate their factories. In my free time, I’m with my family, which means lots of playground visits, building Lego masterpieces, and reading children’s books (it’s…
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