#leadership
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Is Now a Good Time to Be an EM? I Think So, If You Can Still Build
I go back and forth on whether now is a better time to be an IC or an EM. After reading Camille Fournier's talk on management in the age of AI, my answer is a great time to be an EM with builder chops.
How I Review PRs as an Engineering Manager
Becoming a manager changed what I look for in a pull request. I care less about how I would've written the code and more about outcomes, ownership, and risk.
What Slay the Spire 2 Taught Me About Shipping Software
A roguelike card game in Early Access is running one of the best feedback loops in software. I took notes.
Your Git History Is a Better Design Portfolio Than Figma
When designers move to code-based workflows, the fear is that craft gets lost. But a commit history captures more design intent than any static mockup ever could.
AI Anxiety and What You Can Do About It
AI anxiety is showing up everywhere. At work, at dinner, in every conversation. The first step to coping is naming what you're actually afraid of.
From Developer to Engineering Manager: Lessons Learned
What does it really mean to be an engineering manager? After my first year, I've narrowed it to three C's of leadership: Clarity, Connection, and Catalyst.