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#60  Quiet quitting and its impact on software engineering productivity

A recent study from Stanford University went viral, which dives deep into productivity engineers. This study shares research findings on software engineering productivity.

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#58  Integrating BlueSky comments

I’ve recently become more active on BlueSky, a decentralized social network with rapid growth. Bluesky has seen a massive increase in users recently, reaching over 22 million as of November 2024.

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#57  Finding peace with tech choices

In today’s tech landscape, it feels like every other day brings a new framework, library, or tool that promises to revolutionize development. For many of us in software, this abundance of options can feel like a double-edged sword.

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#56  The MVP mindset for building products without overcomplicating

Ever heard the saying, “Done is better than perfect”? This rings especially true in the world of startups, scaleups, and product companies when talking about the

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#55  Testing as living documentation

In fast-paced, high-turnover environments, documentation needs to catch up to the code. Developers make changes but often forget to update the docs, which leads to outdated or irrelevant information.

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#54  Underestimating the frontend is not free

After more than 10 years on the frontend side of software development, one drawback that stands out is the pressure many feel to prove their work is not trivial. This pressure often leads to unnecessary complexity in our solutions.

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#53  The hidden costs of working late hours

When was the last time you worked long extra hours? Did it pay off in the way you expected? Over the years, I've come to understand that putting in insane effort often causes the opposite effect of what we hope for.

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#52  Overcoming ego for inner peace

Ego can influence various aspects of a software developer's career. It can manifest in different ways, such as making you seek approval, show off your skills, or even be reluctant to receive feedback. This can be particularly challenging in a collaborative environment where constructive criticism and teamwork are essential for growth and success.

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#51  The role of privilege in shaping our realities

One of the things that perspective gives us is the ability to have more data and study cases to compare and reflect on any situation. If we were to feel only one reality, it would become difficult to make any sort of analysis about other possibilities or even assess where we stand.

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#50  Studying my way to retirement

In a recent discussion about retirement and the motivation behind the pursuit of career goals, I found myself trapped in introspection. Retirement, often illustrated as a finish line, sparked a cascade of questions about my own trajectory in the software industry

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