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Audentes Fortuna Iuvat: being bold amidst uncertainty

What should businesses do in the face of uncertainty? This is not the first time leaders are dealing with strange economic environments, and it won’t be the last.

Ed Frank

Maximize software investment

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LLMallard: the low-key AI chat bot you secretly need

Daniel Huss

Software tooling & tips

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Why we coach the system, not just the team

Doc Norton

Future-proof innovative software

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Developer QA checklist for feature releases

Lee Quarella

Software tooling & tips

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Test-driven development is to programming what double-entry bookkeeping is to accounting.

Neal Lindsay

TIL you can use redirect.github.com in links to avoid a back reference being created on github from commits, comments, PRs, etc.

Jason Karns

The fundamental character flaw of the software creator is not the misguided belief that they can solve any problem with software. Instead, it is the belief they can understand how their own software works before they create it.

Steve Jackson

We may need a SaaS appendix for Zawinski's law:

Any SaaS platform attempts to expand until it is a social network.

Matt Jones

Wow, 1 month for a rewrite seems a little aggressive.

Dustin Tinney

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From engineer to consultant: The powerful shift from inward to outward focus

What transforms a skilled software engineer into an exceptional consultant? Approach new codebases with respect rather than judgment, embrace constraints as creative boundaries, and prioritize client needs over personal preferences.

Dave Mosher

Recruiting & careers

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Better alternatives to story points for software product teams

Story points weren't devised to measure productivity, but rather complexity. But teams keep using story points as individual or team productivity "score cards". Here's why that's a problem, and what to use instead.

Tammy Lawlor

Product management

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Developers need more context than you think they do. Here’s why.

Building software without context leads to wasted time, bad decisions, and frustrated teams. Here’s how to fix it and build software that actually matters.

Kate McGinty

Communication & teams

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Beyond MVP: Why your most valuable tactic matters

Transform your delivery process by addressing the fundamental challenges that keep your teams from scaling effectively.

Dave Mosher

Accelerate quality software

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Thruster vs Kamal-proxy: Which HTTP proxy is right for you?

Whether it's Thruster's minimal setup or Kamal-proxy's robust handling of multiple applications, understanding the strengths of each proxy can drastically streamline your deployments.

Joé Dupuis

Software tooling & tips

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Product managers

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Product managers

From brainstorm to breakthrough: How to unlock great ideas through regular brainstorming

Elevate your product strategy with the power of brainstorming. Here's a 'how to' for regular idea sessions that will fill your funnel, influence your stakeholders, energize your team, and help you build your innovation muscle.

Shawn Leitner

Communication & teams

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Product managers

Product managers

Think the customer is always right? Think again

“The customer is always right” is a myth. Saying yes to everything leads to bloated, forgettable products. Here’s how to push back with care and build something that truly matters.

David Lewis

Product management

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See how Test Double turns Las Vegas into the coolest office ever

We take our retreats as seriously as our code. Peek behind the scenes of innovation, connection, and outdoor adventures in Las Vegas.

Kate McGinty

Communication & teams

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