What is the proper response to nearly every request? How do prevent random requests from derailing your commitments?
An opinion column for developers. Brutally honest, no pulled punches.
What is the proper response to nearly every request? How do prevent random requests from derailing your commitments?
How are you served by executive reviews? What are the 3 keys to a successful review?
Why is shipping so important? How does shipping services really differ from shipping packaged products?
Whats a quick yet responsible way to read your e-mail? How do you write a short yet effective checklist?
Why are general solutions so tempting and yet so evil? How can you avoid temptation and deliver more value?
What is the definition of innovation? How does rejecting prior work impact innovation?
What’s the biggest challenge with task estimates? What are management’s top feeble fallacies about estimates?
How can a prototype turn a brilliant idea into a nightmare? What is the right way to go about prototyping?
Why is it better to recover than simply crash and report failures? How can asserts be unintentionally evil?
When would a manager be pleased you gamed a metric? What can prevent managers from using data against you?