Hey there! This list dives into various intriguing topics, from changes in the High Growth Engineer space to a deep dive into the world of API gateways. I’ve also shared some unconventional views after a decade in product management and lessons from working in an art gallery. There’s a countdown of 2024’s best albums, discussions on hybrid work models, technical interviews, and the legendary influence of Bell Labs. Enjoy reading!
- High Growth Engineer Update/Break: What’s changing and what to expect moving forward
- 🧠API Gateways Explained: Knowledge Series #52: What API gateways are, why you might need one and more.
- 7 uncommon opinions after 10 years of product management: I’ve been smelling my own farts as a PM for a long time. The more I do this, the less I know. Here’s what I happen to believe right now: The title “product manager” is the person whose unique…
- 6 lessons I learned working at an art gallery: On agency, doing value-aligned work, and making your job fun
- The 100 Best Albums of 2024: : Beyonce, Billie Eilish, and more
- You Must Read At Least One Book To Ride:
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- The Influence of Bell Labs: We’ve talked previously about Bell Labs’ long, storied history as an innovation engine and a generator of new technology.
- Mixing it up: hybrid work models can offer the best of both worlds for worker wellbeing and productivity: The demand for hybrid work agreements has been on the rise. And extensive research has shown that flexible work can be more productive than being in the office full-time.
- Re-imagining Technical Interviews: Valuing Experience Over Exam Skills: Exploring the shortcomings of traditional technical interviews and advocating for more relevant assessment methods to better reflect the demands of modern software engineering roles.
- The president’s doctor: Why your projects take forever: Spoiler: Things wait. A lot. A tale of efficiency, but for whom?