Beyond the Bugs
Thoughts on software engineering, web development, and technology trends. All posts are published on Beyond the Bugs.
March 4, 20263 min read
Introducing Playbooks: practical, actionable frameworks for engineering managers on one-on-ones, performance reviews, difficult conversations, and more.
February 26, 20269 min read
LinkedIn has become a performance platform where everyone curates success and no one admits failure. Here's why the performative culture is toxic for tech workers.
February 25, 20268 min read
Being an engineering manager means more than solving technical problems. Learn why listening matters more than having all the answers, and how to show up for your team even when empathy doesn't come n
February 20, 20269 min read
What to do when someone on your team is talented but toxic. A honest look at moving a team member after their behaviour created burnout and dysfunction.
February 20, 20268 min read
A practical guide for engineering managers on handling retention conversations when a valued engineer is considering leaving.
February 11, 20269 min read
A practical guide for engineering managers on delivering difficult news to your team with honesty, clarity, and respect.
February 10, 20267 min read
One-way video interviews are dehumanizing, lazy, and tell candidates exactly what you think of them: nothing. Here's why they need to die.
February 2, 20267 min read
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.
January 27, 20266 min read
A practical framework for running effective one-on-ones that build trust, catch problems early, and help your engineering team grow.
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