To celebrate the release of our new book, Software Engineering Handbook, Ender and I took a nice trip to Iceland. Here’s a relaxed recap of our five-day journey. Day 1: The Golden Circle We kicked off our trip with the iconic Golden Circle. Day 2: South Coast and Vik Our second day was packed with stunning sights along the South […]
Over the years, I’ve interviewed many candidates. One crucial skill that often gets overlooked is operational reflexes during oncalls. Surprisingly, few companies test for this, yet it’s a capability that greatly distinguishes engineers. There is a gap in interviewing. Some of the candidates excel in code interviews and system design but not on the operational side of things. They can […]
I’m thrilled to share the story behind our newly published book with you. This project has been a labor of friendship and collaboration, and I hope our journey resonates with you. The Beginning Ender and I have been friends since our school days. We attended classes together, worked on projects, and eventually graduated. Life took us in different directions—he moved […]
I got to know more about Charlie Munger in the last 10 years. His name came up with Berkshire. I knew he had been in the industry, but I wasn’t really into investing. I appreciated his no bullshit approach to investing, personal growth, decision-making, and even life. The other interesting bit is about how sharp he was even at the […]
If you are part of a large organization, the term “dependencies” probably means more than software packages. In a big organization, when we talk about “dependencies,” we’re diving into more than just software stuff. It’s about all the other teams we’re on this journey with. For us engineering leaders, figuring out the dance between needing stuff from others (downstream) and […]