Beyond the Bugs

Thoughts on software engineering, web development, and technology trends. All posts are published on Beyond the Bugs.

Your First Week as an Engineering Manager
A practical guide for new engineering managers on what to focus on in your first week, from building trust to understanding the landscape.
January 29, 202611 min read
Job descriptions are written for unicorns that don't exist. Here's why hiring in tech is broken and what honest job postings would actually say.
A practical framework for running effective one-on-ones that build trust, catch problems early, and help your engineering team grow.
January 13, 20267 min read
Tech companies are hiring and promoting based on confidence instead of competence. Here's why vibes matter more than actual skills, and how it's breaking the industry.
I didn’t plan to spend a large part of 2025 unemployed.
What happens when good work is questioned because it doesn’t look familiar? Lessons on ADHD, neurodivergence, and how managers police process instead of trusting results.
Engineering manager by accident, chaos enthusiast by choice: surviving ADHD, RSD, and imposter syndrome at a new company.
Or: How to Lose Great Candidates Without Even Trying.
You can't guilt trip your way into a better engineering culture.
July 31, 20254 min read
Not a compliance ritual. Not an AI feature. A conversation.

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