Beyond the Bugs

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

The Accidental-but-Also-Intentional Manager
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.
July 28, 20254 min read
Notes from the Other Side of a Layoff
Six months, dozens of interviews, and a personality slowly dissolving in recruiter-speak
So, you’re an Engineering Manager looking for a job?
AI is no longer some futuristic idea; it’s here. How to we embrace the shiny new toys without losing the substance of human emotion, ethics, and empathy?
Soft skills are the unsung heroes of successful projects. In this post, I discuss why soft skills matter as much as, if not more than, technical prowess.
Goal setting is an essential part of any development team’s success.But not all goals are created equal. Enter SMART goals.

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