Dear new developer, Here's a great quote: The best time to plant a tree is 20 years ago. The second best time is now.Unknown I spent a little bit of time trying to track down the original source, but my google skills failed me. But no matter the source of the quote, it is worthwhile … Continue reading Plant a tree
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Think deeply about engineering management
Dear new developer, This post from Charity about the choices you face as an engineer, and the challenges of technical management, is wonderful. As a new developer, you're probably a few years away from thinking about that (but perhaps not. If you join a startup rocketship, it's possible you'll be managing people in months). But … Continue reading Think deeply about engineering management