In software development, we obsess over component benchmarks and algorithmic complexity, chasing milliseconds latency and Big-O wins. But, time and after time, I’ve found that the real latency lives outside the code. It hides in organisational troubles, slow-motion decisions, and half-written requirements. That’s where velocity goes to die. I’ve rarely seen a project stall because of an algorithm; the drag […]
In the software development realm, people often debate about 10x engineers or rockstars. But what does that really mean? How can you become one? There isn’t an easy answer, but I’ll try to explain what I believe it is. Over time, the industry has realized that being a “rockstar engineer” has little to do with producing elegant code or hitting […]
In the realm of software development, testers are the silent guardians. Their role is often misunderstood and underappreciated, especially when they do their job so well that no one notices. It’s easy to overlook the importance of testing, particularly when testers are so good that no critical or high-priority issues are found. This doesn’t mean their work is less valuable; […]
In university, I have master students studying software engineering. I often ask them one question: how do authors become authors? Do they suddenly start writing great novels in one go? Of course not. They study. They read. They learn from others. So why do we think software craftsmanship is any different?Usually, there’s silence. Because it isn’t. To write better, you […]
Coding can be tough. Even the best developers get stuck with tricky errors. But many forget one helpful trick: sleep. Software engineers often work late. We get so into our work, we think, “Just one more try, and I’ll fix it.” Sometimes we do, but we might be up until 3 am. We’ve all had those days. Remember the time […]