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  The rise of coding with parallel agentsExponents see it as the future of software development. Do they have a point? 
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What happens when “learn to code” fails a generation?Options are thin on the ground for junior devs as AI and economic factors cut off blood supply to their careers. 
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Clear technical vision is the key for aligned growthTechnical visions are the guardrails that keep decision-making aligned across orgs. 
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What is an engineering manager? Taking the step up
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The Manager’s Path: Camille Fournier in conversation
A guide for tech leaders navigating growth and change.
 
Things I got wrong when preparing for my first Engineering Manager role
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What we talk about when we talk about leadership
Exploring key leadership themes from years in tech, this talk offers guidance and practical strategies to help engineers become the leaders they want to be.
 
On-call revolution: Building a culture of ownership and collaboration
Discover how innovative on-call rotations empower developers, foster team collaboration, and reduce complexity, creating a cohesive, ownership-driven culture that enhances service quality.
 
Managing authentically across levels
Learn how to manage engineers at all levels with practical tips for adapting your style to support growth and foster a thriving, high-performing engineering team.

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The real reason your team’s velocity isn’t improvingWhat are the three big traps to avoid when it comes to velocity? 
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AI doesn’t make devs as productive as they think, study findsA new study raises serious questions about how perceptions of productivity translate into results. 
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From on-call firefighting to future-proofingHow to reduce on-call load by 66% and the principles that will help you get there. 
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What the end of Section 174 means for software developer hiringNew US law brings in significant tax changes, which could change the face of hiring. 
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Bugs, outages, and lessons from LDX3 2025From outages to rebuilding trust, discover the top insights and real-world lessons from LeadDev’s LDX3 2025. 
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Vibe coding, hype cycles, and why AI isn’t the 10x answerHow has AI impacted some of the cultural and technical aspects of software engineering? 
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AI productivity gains are being offset by organizational bottlenecksBorrowing from Peter to pay Paul. 
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The rise – and looming fall – of acceptance rateIt has become the de facto metric for measuring the effectiveness of AI coding assistants, but is it fit for purpose? 
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