Tag: productivity
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It’s 2025, Will AI Make Developers Obsolete?
Most of the developers I have known use AI. Some of them use it to build entire apps or to quickly build quick proof-of-concepts. Others refuse to even use it. I’m in the middle myself. I use AI to help move things forward especially when I’m stuck or just want a shortcut through boilerplate, but…
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Empowering Designers and PMs: Using `contenteditable` and `designMode` to Tweak UIs on the Fly
The contenteditable attribute and designMode property in HTML bring being able to edit any web page like it’s a document without touching design tools or development environment into reality. These become particularly powerful when designers and product managers have the ability to experiment with UI changes live in the browser, iterate with speed, and effectively…
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On Sub-Second Page Load Times…
When I worked in e-commerce, a big metric of our engineering team was always how long it took for our average user to load our site – not just the HTML, but all assets and for the page to be completely loaded. Other similar considerations included consideration for clutter, image sizes, network traffic back and…
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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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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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Thinking Beyond Code
I believe in finding solutions to real-world problems efficiently and practically. I tap into a lot of the things I’ve learned over the course of my career and through my mentors, seniors, and peers. Over the years, I’ve come to appreciate the value of working with individuals who have a vision that extends beyond the…
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Context Switching
Context Switching:– A study published in the Journal of Experimental Psychology: Human Perception and Performance found that context switching, even for short periods, can significantly impair productivity and increase the likelihood of errors.– According to a survey by RescueTime, it takes an average of 23 minutes and 15 seconds to regain focus after a distraction…
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Developer Velocity
Developer Velocity for me is an essential metric in today’s dynamic tech landscape, representing the speed and efficiency with which a development team delivers high-quality software. It encompasses coding speed, collaboration, deployment frequency, and time-to-market. This quantifiable measure empowers teams to assess their productivity and make informed decisions for process optimization. Developer Velocity serves as…