Category: Leadership
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What’s the real impact of AI in Software Development
AI in software development is becoming the new normal for engineering teams. It’s built into IDEs, pops up in pull requests, reviews code, and even writes tests. But between all the hype and the real world, there’s still one question bothering a lot of people: what’s actually changing in the day-to-day of someone who writes…
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Software Metrics: A Guide for Engineering Leaders
If you lead an engineering team, you already know: picking the right metrics can be the difference between well-informed decisions and shots in the dark. In this article, we go straight to the point: which software metrics actually help leaders guide their teams with clarity and focus. No magic formulas. Not every software metrics deserves…
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How to build a strong code review culture
Code review isn’t just about catching bugs. It’s not just about keeping code quality high. A good code review culture is about how a team learns together. How it grows, improves collective quality, and avoids knowledge being stuck with just a few people. If you’re leading an engineering team, you need to see this not…
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Pair Programming: when it’s worth it (and when it just slows everything down)
Pair programming—some love it, some hate it. For certain teams, it’s a game-changer for code quality and collaboration. For others, it’s a massive waste of time and energy. But like many software engineering practices, the answer to “Should we adopt it?” depends on context. In this article, we’ll break down the real benefits and challenges…
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How to plan your engineering team’s capacity
f you lead an engineering team, you know that planning engineering capacity is no easy task. As your team grows, it becomes increasingly difficult to ensure on-time deliveries, maintain high-quality standards, and avoid the dreaded burnout. But here’s the thing: planning capacity the right way can simplify your life significantly. In this article, I’ll help…
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How AI-Generated Code is messing with your Technical Debt
AI has been shaking up software development big time. In just a few years, AI-assisted coding tools—ranging from chat-based assistants to editor plugins—have become a core part of the workflow. A 2023 global survey of over 90,000 developers found that 70% already use or plan to use AI tools in their development process. With AI,…
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How to Evaluate Software Quality?
Have you ever stopped to think about what really defines high-quality software? It’s not just about it working—it’s about being efficient, user-friendly, and reliable. Evaluating software quality goes far beyond identifying bugs; it ensures that the product truly delivers value to users. In this article, you’ll learn how to deeply analyze your software’s performance and…
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KPIs in Software Development: What to Track in 2025
Implementing software development KPIs is essential to determine whether a company is on the right path to growth. These measurable performance indicators are well-known because they help assess whether a business is meeting its pre-established goals, whether in the medium or long term. Also known as Key Performance Indicators, these metrics are crucial as they…
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Context Switching Is Hurting Your Engineering Team
Imagine a developer deeply immersed in solving a complex problem. They are fully focused, understanding the nuances of the code and crafting the ideal solution. Suddenly, a Slack notification pops up, an unexpected meeting appears on their calendar, and just like that—focus is gone. This interruption may seem small, but its impact on engineering team…
