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Ask an Engineering Manager

Real answers to questions about work and life in software development. Are you just starting your first software development job? Or working towards that next step in your career? Just wondering if so... Read more

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017: Typical Mistakes of new engineering managers

017: Typical Mistakes of new engineering managers

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016: Unconventional ways to kickstart a career in tech (Interview with William A. Adams)

016: Unconventional ways to kickstart a career in tech (Interview with William A. Adams)

How can people without a traditional tech background get access to jobs in technology? As a manager, what can I do to fi... Read more

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015: Holiday Special: Christmas gifts for nerds, Christmas gifts by nerds

015: Holiday Special: Christmas gifts for nerds, Christmas gifts by nerds

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014: Books: What are the best books about Software Engineering?

This time the title says it all: The best books about software engineers, and for software engineers, from timeless clas... Read more

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