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Gordian Knots in Software Engineering

Tom Tunguz

How does a manager measure the performance of an engineer? Lines of code, like lines of a blog post aren’t a good metric. Great code is succinct & clear. LinkedIn selected three metrics for most engineers & they all revolve around speed. Latency encompasses the entire chain.

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Using Generative AI to Drive Corporate Impact

TechEmpower SaaS

In the sphere of software engineering , AI is pivotal for corporate IT by automating coding, optimizing algorithms, and enhancing security to boost efficiency and minimize downtime. By automating routine and complex tasks alike, AI allows engineers to focus on innovation and strategic tasks.

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The Top 20 Symptoms of a Weak Development Team

TechEmpower SaaS

If you're grappling with this issue, identifying the specific cause can be difficult, especially if you don’t have a software background. This is where a technical review can be useful!) Before we review the symptoms, though, please bear this in mind: If your team shows these signs, it doesn’t necessarily mean they’re weak.

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Run Less Software

Intercom, Inc.

The same is true in software. In this battle, I’ve found a secret weapon hidden within one of our core engineering strategies, an idea called Run Less Software. As well as being a critical philosophy behind how we build software, it also represents how I feel about the software industry and technology in general.

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Mastering Growth in the AI Era: How to Stand Out, Acquire Customers, and Raise VC Dollars with B Capital, Zetta, and Glasswing

SaaStr

The harsh reality: Most enterprises are adopting AI due to FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out) rather than for specific business outcomes. Software engineering teams have been early adopters of AI coding assistants precisely because they provide an immediate, measurable lift. This is exactly backward.

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How to prepare for software engineering interview questions

Intercom, Inc.

Preparing for interview questions in software engineering is almost a full-time job. If you are a graduate software engineer and getting ready for your first job interviews, here are the different areas you should focus on. General software engineering interview questions. Questions about your background.

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Employee Spotlight: Lucas Salisbury, Software Engineer, and Innovative Chef

FastSpring

I am currently a Software Engineer at FastSpring. Has it been challenging to perform your role during this remote work time due to COVID-19? I really enjoyed customizing my own profile, and that’s what drew me into wanting to learn more about how coding and how software development works.