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#41  The less engaging app

In the world of digital product design, the prevailing wisdom often revolves around creating more user engagement. It''s a common goal: the longer users stay, the more they engage, and the more valuable they become.

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#40  I was thinking the same

If you've ever been part of a collaborative environment, you've probably come across the phrase from the title before. It's a common pattern used by many to express a sense of belonging and support other people's ideas. In practice, it could potentially have the opposite effect.

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#39  The rise and evolution of Product Engineers

In the ever-changing landscape of software development, roles are constantly undergoing a fascinating evolution to meet the industry's demands.

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#38  Navigating outages

One question that frequently arises during behavioral or cultural interviews is how we handle situations where a bug disrupts services and impacts a large number of users. This query has become a staple in assessing soft skills.

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#37  Giving unsolicited advice

Over the past few years, as my work has become more international, maintaining open communication through feedback has become an integral part of our collaborative efforts and personal growth.

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#36  The constant change in our trade-offs

As engineers, decision-making is a crucial part of our work. Before making significant choices, we carefully analyze the potential advantages and disadvantages, aiming to avoid mistakes and errors.

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#35  The frustration of being inconsequential

Starting something new always fills me with excitement, but I've noticed that my frustration often sets in because I can't help but compare myself to top talent in the field, which is usually the reason I became interested in the first place.

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#34  Learn to take the \"no\"

Learning how to say \"no\" and deal with its consequences is an important part of our daily work. However, it’s also important to learn how to take \"no\" for an answer when we ask for help or support.

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#33  The urge to challenge the status quo

As part of any development team, regardless of your position or role, with time and experience, we develop the skill to question everything that is presented to us. Whether it’s a new process, a feature, or a bug, we tend to be skeptical about its outcomes.

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#32  The dark side of perfectionism

Having a growth mindset is crucial for reinventing ourselves in different realities. However, this can also lead us toward the darker side of perfectionism.

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