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Don't Wait. Step Up.
We all encounter issues and blockers, and it's inevitable, but how well we respond to them says a lot about our effectiveness and efficiency. So, when…
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Saying 'This isn't my problem' is actually the problem
If you want to accelerate your career and make sure you are having a lasting impact at work - do not build a habit of being spoon-fed
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When In Doubt, Code It Out
Prototypes are not only great for learning concepts better, but they are also great for doing highly reliable project estimations. Here's how ...
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How to Follow Up Without Annoying People
Working with people is hard, but making them prioritize your work is even harder. Hence, one of the key skills you have to build is getting things done…
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Lead Projects That Land, Execution Over Everything
If you are leading a project, your only responsibility is to ensure it is delivered, whatever it takes. Here are a few pointers that I have followed
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Abstract Thinking Will Define Your Next Decade
Try to build a habit of reading, watching, and absorbing detailed information and complex concepts. This will not only help you avoid being spoon-fed…
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We Engineers Suck at Task Estimation
Why? Because we almost never account for everything: time to build, test, deploy, people falling sick, holidays, code reviews, iterations, changes in…
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Shiny Object Syndrome in Tech
With the tech moving and evolving so fast, every few years, evaluate the work you are doing vs what the world is doing. Do not let the gap widen.
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Never Lose a Battle due to Miscommunication
At your workplace, keep people informed. When driving a project or working on an individual item, you should always keep the people informed about…
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Focus on the right things, not just the fun ones
When working on a new project, we engineers almost always start with the most fascinating part. But, while it's exciting for us, it's not always what's…
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Good Engineers Are Often Great Project Managers
Every role in engineering, regardless of seniority, demands organization. Whether managing a feature rollout or resolving production incidents, a…
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The Ideal End To An Ideal Career
Burnout hits hard when stress outweighs the rewards, making even simple tasks feel impossible. It is a signal that something is off - workload…
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