Dear reader, Welcome to the last letter. I couldn't have imagined what would happen when I penned my first letter 5 years ago. (I still think you should learn version control, for the record.) This blog outlasted two jobs. 280+ posts and 220,000+ visitors later, this project has changed my life in so many ways. … Continue reading Thank you
Dear new developer, I thought that this post, "The care and feeding of software engineers (or, why engineers are grumpy)", from 2012 was still relevant today. It's a long one, so I won't excerpt all the interesting parts, but this really resonated with me: Both engineers and product managers tend to think, incorrectly, that product … Continue reading Why software engineers are grumpy
Dear new developer, I have found gratitude to be an invaluable part of my software development career. First, being grateful makes me happier. It works for others too. When I get frustrated with someone at work, or some technology that is poorly documented or doesn't do just want I want, taking a step back and … Continue reading Show gratitude
Letters To A New Developer 