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Understanding And Empathy At Every Level
Since I started working, the role of leadership in technology companies has undergone a profound transformation where the idea of a lead, manager, director, VP, and CTO all mean something else from 15 or 20 years ago. Gone are the days when corporate multi-level hierarchical structures dictated that certain individuals held exclusive knowledge and decision-making…
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Development Boards In Software Development & The Importance Clarity and Progress
There’s no doubt that software development projects can be complex, timelines can be tight, and collaboration is paramount to solving the problems in those projects. Having a clear overview of what everyone is working on becomes paramount when making decisions, determining timelines, and keeping people who depend on milestones up to date. Acting as the…
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So… I always get these wrong
組に相は祖を狙い、阻まれる粗い。 そうにそはそをそい、そまれるそい。 Sou ni so wa so o soi, somareru soi. Within a group, mutual respect aims at ancestors, obstructed by coarseness.
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2024 And The Year Of AI Strategies
When it comes to innovation in technology, I always have to think about what tools are available to me to not only solve business problems but also to maintain a competitive edge. From cloud computing 10 years ago to blockchain 5 years ago, each wave of technology has reshaped industries and revolutionized operations. Now, artificial…
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Google Sheets – Intersection Of Two Values
A quick one that someone reached out for help with Parameter 1: the values you want to search through (B2:E5) Parameter 2: The value (B7) to look for and in the row range (A2:A5) Parameter 3: The value (D7) to look for and in the row range (B1:E1)
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Asking the Right Questions in Software Development
When thinking about software improvements and features, success often hinges on the ability to ask the right questions and probe enough to understand the answers you get. As a software developer, asking insightful questions to a product manager or an executive is crucial for creating successful and impactful features. The next time you start on…
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Why Are Development Metrics Important?
I write about this topic a lot, but it’s one that is important to me and the teams that I manage. It helps create a culture of transparency and problem solving. Team velocity, individual velocity, number of tickets completed and bugs fixed are all metrics that serve as the compass guiding teams through the complex…
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The Significance of :has() Pseudo-Class Support in Firefox
On December 19, 2023, Mozilla Firefox took a much needed step forward in web development and web development standardization by introducing support for the :has() CSS pseudo-class. Most other major browsers pushed out this feature between March 2022 and September 2022. This addition marks a major milestone in the quest for standardized web technologies, providing…
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Leadership
Looking back, I’ve realized that being a good leader is all about staying humble. I know I’m rarely the smartest in the room, but that’s okay. I’ve learned that the real magic happens when you surround yourself with bright minds. When making decisions, it’s a team effort. I’ve found that the best ones come from…