The Best Code Doesn’t Matter If It Never Ships

Technical change is political: logic validates ideas, consensus ships them. Learn coalition-building, nemawashi, veto mapping, and AI red-teaming. #technicalleadership

When the Loudest Voice Architects Your Future What happens when a team makes architectural decisions with no one to facilitate them? Gien Verschatse on burnout, bad choices, and lessons learned.

Think about the last architectural decision your team made.

Was it actually decided through careful analysis? Or did the person who cared the most and spoke the loudest end up steering the outcome?
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Logical Fallacies in Software Development Logical fallacies like sunk cost, false dichotomy, and confirmation bias derail software projects. Learn to recognize and avoid faulty reasoning traps.

Learn how appeal to authority influences tech choices, helping distinguish evidence from hype.

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If “10x engineer” sounds mythical, it’s time to rethink the math. Real leverage comes from elevating everyone around you.
Learn how from Ritvika Nagula.
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Hands-On Software Engineering with Python | Programming | Paperback Move beyond basic programming to design, maintain, and deploy extensible Python systems. Top rated Programming products.

At some point in most engineering careers, something subtle shifts.

(More thoughts prompted by thinking about my recently published book: www.packtpub.com/en-UA/produc...)

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Principles of Building AI Agents and Patterns for Building AI Agents by Sam Bhagwat

Attention Software Engineers: Two short, high-leverage books that will get your whole team speaking the same language about AI agents. Concise, ~2-hour read. If you’re building with agents in 2025, start here.

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The faster technology moves, the easier it is to just "go with the flow."
But unconscious choices quietly shape your system and culture. Dan Fike & Shawna Martell's QConSF keynote: Hidden Decisions You Don't Know You're Making.

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𝗣𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝟭𝟭/𝟭𝟭:
Leadership lesson: Success comes from supporting what emerges naturally
rather than forcing predetermined structures.

Essential listening: dotnetcore.show/season-8/umb...

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If the only code you’re ever satisfied with is your own, you’re not qualified for #TechnicalLeadership. Especially if you’re sure you are.

If the only bits of #ExtremeProgramming you’ve mastered are the technical ones, you’re not an XP expert. Especially if you’re sure you are.

The Markdown Revolution: Why Specifications Are King How one-page Markdown specs eliminate rework, turn AI into a feature delivery system, and help teams ship the right thing in days, not…

The problem: Requirements get lost in translation Business need. In my article below I look at AI first requirements as code tools to solve this.

#SoftwareEngineering #AIinDevelopment #TechnicalLeadership #DevOps #AgileTransformation #DeveloperProductivity

Full guide: medium.com/p/the-markdo...

How to become a technical reference?

Join us at the "The Out of the Box Developer" live discussion next Tuesday!

🗓️ : Tuesday, 26.8.2025, at 6PM BRT | 9PM GMT
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Applying AI as a Tech Leader Learning Path | LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com This comprehensive learning path introduces AI and its transformative potential across industries. Learn the foundations of AI, including predictive and generative AI, and explore advancements in mach...

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I just finished the learning path “Applying AI as a Tech Leader”, 11 Courses, 13hrs12min 43secs!

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Which personality describes your team's Friday afternoon technical debt discussions? (Bonus points if you've been all five in the same meeting)

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💡 What technical failure taught your organization the most? I help companies turn these hard-learned lessons into competitive advantages through stronger systems and smarter risk management.

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Welcome - AI and the Future of Work: Workflows and Modern Tools for Tech Leaders Video Tutorial | LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com Join Kristen Kehrer for an in-depth discussion in this video, Welcome, part of AI and the Future of Work: Workflows and Modern Tools for Tech Leaders.

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I just finished the course “AI and the Future of Work: Workflows and Modern Tools for Tech Leaders” by Kristen Kehrer!

Check it out:

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Stuck in your Java career? @_tamanm, Java Champion and Solutions Architect, reveals what skills actually matter for career advancement. Learn practical strategies to stand out in a crowded market. #JavaCareer #TechnicalLeadership

Leading responsible AI in organizations - Leading Responsible AI in Organizations Video Tutorial | LinkedIn Learning, formerly Lynda.com In a rapidly evolving digital landscape, understanding how to champion responsible AI is essential for organizational leaders. This course series provides leaders with practical insights and actionabl...

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I just finished the course “Leading Responsible AI in Organizations” by Elizabeth M. Adams!

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Beyond tabs and spaces: Finding a balance in coding conventions An informal journey for software architects and tech leads on taming coding standards and aligning them with what really matters.

Too many rules? Chaos code? Neither. I've just dropped a post on finding the real sweet spot in coding conventions - no "bikeshedding" required. Architects & tech leads, this is for you. Check it out: www.brokenrobot.xyz/blog/beyond-...

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Balancing Innovation with Stability: The CTO’s Challenge. Visit https://www.nkdagility.com if you need help with #agileproductdevelopment and migrating to #azuredevops. #devops #devopsmigration #productdevelopment #projectmanagement #engineeringexcellence #technicalleadership

Engineering managers should focus on being 'in the code' rather than writing it themselves.
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My Journey Through 2024: From Last Leadership Fellow to Google Cloud Architect The year 2025 has begun, which means it’s time for me to release my retrospective of 2024! TL;DR Summary The year 2024 started off strong with me leading the Women Who Code Mobile community through…

Check out my 2024 retrospective article: sunfishempire.wordpress.com/2025/02/04/m...
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I'll Never Forget Bayes's Theorem Again Mathematical intuition is, as the LLMs say, crucial, to technologists and engineers. We can "chi by eye" or "guesstimate" or even better solve problems with much less effort and error because we know ...

I'll Never Forget Bayes's Theorem Again - a fun, intuitive understanding of Bayes law

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We can't release yet' ❌
'Here's what we need to feel confident about this release' ✅

Small language shifts, massive impact on team morale.
What communication changes have you made that transformed your team dynamics?

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Mind the Leadership Gap. According to CCL, Nearly 60% of first-time managers get no formal training. That's quite a gap to bridge alone. Let's talk: tidycal.com/meena/30-min...
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