/Management

Software Quality

- Abi Noda tl;dr: "Google‘s Engineering Productivity Research team subscribes to the belief that no single metric captures developer productivity. Instead, they break developer productivity down into three dimensions: speed, ease, and quality. Anytime they’re measuring one of the three dimensions (for example, how long it takes for code reviews to be completed), they also measure the other two to surface potential tradeoffs." Quality is broken down into 4 areas - Process, Code, System and Product, which Abi dives into. 

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Enhance Your Authentication: Exploring the Simplicity and Security of Passwordless Login with Next.js and Clerk!

- Nick Parsons tl;dr: Discover the simplicity of passwordless authentication with magic links—enhanced security, streamlined user experience, and compliance benefits. Clerk's Next.js App Router tutorial simplifies implementation for accessible authentication.

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The 30 Best Pieces Of Advice In 2023

tl;dr: "We present our collection of little tactics, resonant reminders and operating principles to guide you in the following roundup of the 30 best pieces of advice we heard in the past year. Take them with you as we’re thrust forward into all that 2024 has ahead:" (1) Hit refresh on your interview questions for manager candidates. (2) Set goals by trying to tell a story. (3) Opinions come at a cost — spend wisely. (4) Balance the core product with new bets by looking to the horizons. (5) Pinpoint where you’re delivering feedback as a manager. 

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Unlocking the Power of Your Permissions: Clerk's New Authorization Helpers

- Colin Sidoti tl;dr: Clerk Introduces Enhanced Authorization with has(), protect(), and <Protect> for tailored user permissions and security. Make Customizing Access a Breeze. Get Serious About Access Management!

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Factors That Can Affect The Development Time Of Your MVP

tl;dr: The concept of a Minimum Viable Product has emerged as a beacon for startups and entrepreneurs. However, the development time required to breathe life into the MVP is an intricate equation, influenced by a multitude of factors. In this blog post Match.dev team summarizes non-obvious factors that can negatively affect the development time of your MVP.

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How to Write Great Tech Specs

- Nicola Ballotta tl;dr: Nicola covers: (1) What a tech specs document is, why it's important, and why it can sometimes be challenging to create one. (2) How to create outstanding tech specs. (3) A Notion system for creating tech specs. (4) Tips from both his own experience as well as the communities.

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How We Work Asynchronously

- Ian Vanagas tl;dr: Besides being difficult to pronounce, being asynchronous means people can work autonomously and on their own schedule, even if other teams members aren’t immediately available. This post shares PostHog's not-so-secret strategies for working asynchronously across 11 countries.

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Look Back To Leap Ahead: 7 Questions For Your End of Year Reflection

tl;dr: A wide-ranging retro to set yourself up for success in the new year: (1) Evaluating projects to quit earlier. (2) Revamping regular meetings. (3) Using time wisely. (4) Alignment with manager’s goals. (5) Receiving and giving impactful feedback. (6) Changes in job role. (7) Readiness for career advancement. 

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How To Uncover Your Users' Real Problems

- Ian Vanagas tl;dr: Users are like kids at Christmas. They say they really want this one thing, but that one thing won’t keep them happy for long. Solving their unspoken problems will. And the best way to uncover them is to ask really good questions. This post covers what the best lessons PostHog has learned about asking user's questions.

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Why Should You (Or Anyone) Become An Engineering Manager?

- Charity Majors tl;dr: "The main reason I would encourage you to try engineering management is a reason that I’m not sure I’ve ever heard someone cite in advance, which is that it can make you better at life and relationships, in a huge and meaningful way. Work is always about two things: what you put out into the world, and who you become while doing it. I want to stop well short of proclaiming that “being a manager will make you a better person!” because skills are skills, and they can be used for good or ill. But it can." Charity discusses how management skills help with personal skills, such as self-awareness, understanding other people, hard conversations, and more.

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