Tag: developer experience
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Systems Made of Humans
I think I’m starting to see the pattern now. The parts of my job that energize me most are all variations of the same thing. Listening to someone describe their work. Noticing when the system is slightly misaligned. Helping reconnect the pieces. Then watching the whole thing move again. Strategic thinking shows up there. Helping…
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The Autonomy Factor
There’s one thing that drains my energy faster than almost anything else. Micromanagement. Not being micromanaged. Micromanaging someone else. Just thinking about it makes my brain tired. Hovering over someone’s shoulder. Checking every step. Correcting every move. It feels like trying to steer a bicycle by grabbing the handlebars while someone else is riding it.…
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The Conductor Problem
Someone asked me a strange question recently. “If you could never do one part of your job again, which would bother you the most?” There were several options. Solving hard technical puzzles.Designing architecture.Teaching complex ideas. All very appealing. But the one that stuck with me was this: Coordinating people to make things happen. Which surprised…
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The Big Picture Moment
One of my colleagues was describing their progress on a project. They were doing good work. Thoughtful work. The kind of steady progress that moves things forward. But as they talked, something started to itch in the back of my brain. Not wrong. Just incomplete. They were deep in the details. Which happens to all…
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Developer Experience Unleashed
The Art of Creating Efficient Developer Environments [OMG OMG OMG OMG] This is my fourth book and the first time working with a publisher, Apress, which was an absolute pleasure. The eBook version is already available for rent or purchase and the physical book is available for pre-order. About This Book Explore the intricate world…
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Share Your Developer Experience Insights: Contribute to Our Upcoming Book, “Developer Experience Unleashed”
We are excited to announce that we are currently working on a new book, “Developer Experience Unleashed: The Art of Crafting Delightful and Efficient Developer Environments.” As part of this project, we are seeking contributions from industry leaders, influencers, and developers like you to share your insights, experiences, and perspectives on Developer Experience (DX). In…