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Physical proximity boosts engineering collaboration, Harvard study finds
A recent study found that remote working has a significant impact on junior software engineers who rely on regular feedback to develop in their roles.
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How to handle layoff survivors’ guilt
While it's not the same as losing your job, being left to pick up the pieces after a round of layoffs comes with its own challenges. How do those who remain stay sane?
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LeadDev editor’s picks: May 2023
With so much talk about doing more with less during the month of April, we want to help engineers and managers make better use of their time. In no particular order, here are the five articles you need to read on LeadDev.
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Breaking down different software tester roles
Starting out in the tester field and wondering how to map out your career path? Laveena Ramchandani may be able to help you figure out the differences in responsibilities according to titles.
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Four key steps to take for an effective project handoff
Successfully handing over a project to its succeeding owner is a fine art. Netflix’s Senior Software Engineer, Laurie Barth, has some tips that will help make the process a little smoother.
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What recent data tells us about developer productivity and team health
Research by Jellyfish shows declining operational effectiveness as engineering teams continue to feel the crunch.
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Four strategies for avoiding stress as a senior engineer
Work can be stressful, but using these four techniques can slow things down and help you make clearer decisions.
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The importance of developer agency in thriving software teams
Giving your engineers a strong sense of agency can help build trust, improve code quality and velocity, and hopefully keep your engineers from leaving.
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Five strategies to navigate uncertain times
Recent events have made leading a team more difficult than ever, but, these five strategies can help bring order to the chaos.
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Three ways to optimize team focus
Scheduling, prioritizing, and context-switching issues may be getting in the way of your team’s productivity. Here are three approaches to overcome these hurdles.