Backend Software Engineers are Designers Too

We typically associate 'design' with visual aesthetics, but it's more than that. Backend engineers are masters of System Design, meticulously crafting the architecture, dependencies, and data structures that influence user experiences. This post explores the hidden artistry in their work.

Developer Onboarding Documentation Must-Haves

A full list of all the technical documentation a newly hired engineer will need to ramp up and become productive.

Improving Developer Onboarding: Best Practices

Onboarding a new developer is a pivotal moment. It can be the catalyst for a developer's success or the precursor to their departure. In this article we discuss the best practices for an effective and successful onboarding.

Sitting at the Intersection of Multiple Tech Trends

Multiple tech trends are creating the optimal conditions for another massive shift in how we build and consume software products.

How to Win the AI Developer Tools Arms Race

AI alone can't disrupt a business, the companies that survive and thrive are the ones that are using the technology to solve real problems.

My Start-Up Story: an Atypical CEO and a Backend Design Problem

I’m not the typical tech founder and CEO. But after seeing firsthand the challenges that development teams face when it comes to communication and collaboration, I knew I wanted to be part of the solution.

How to Evolve Your Tech Stack to Leverage LLMs

Depending on your specific use case, your approach to LLMs may vary. Here’s a breakdown of the options and best practices.

AI will Transform System Architecture Design and Management

Even the most talented and experienced developers come across several challenges when designing a system architecture or managing a large distributed system. AI can help with that.

Things About Whiteboards I Won’t Miss

Whiteboards have their uses but unless you have a diagram that’s accurate, interactive, and connected to your code and platform, you’ll still encounter issues with information gaps and misunderstandings.

Post-pandemic Remote Work and the Developer Experience

Recently, there has been an outpouring of commentary from CEOs in tech on the need to return to the office. We did a deep dive into how beneficial (or not) this would be for the productivity of developer teams.