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The Magical World of Software Development (Part 3)
In part 1 & part 2 of this series I did a brief history of software development as I see it and how that impacted the people who were coming into the…
Apr 3, 2024 • 
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March 2024

The Contrast Principle
Live life in the contrasts
Mar 26, 2024 • 
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The 12 Dichotomies of Leadership for Development Managers
Finding the balance
Mar 20, 2024 • 
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The Magical World of Software Development (Part 2)
Last week, I discussed my perspective on the history of software development.
Mar 12, 2024 • 
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Conclusion to Becoming a Manager
For the last 6 months I have been writing about how to become a development manager for my few paid subscribers.
Mar 7, 2024 • 
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The Magical World of Software Development (Part 1)
The software development world is wild.
Mar 6, 2024 • 
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February 2024

The In-between Phase
Navigating the 50/50 split
Feb 29, 2024 • 
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Always Be Preparing for the Next Opportunity
It's a new world in IT.
Feb 27, 2024 • 
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Building Relationships Outside of the Development Team
Key people who will help you get the job
Feb 22, 2024 • 
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Know Your Power
It is known in physics that you can't observe something without changing it.
Feb 21, 2024 • 
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Developer Onboarding
I am notorious for screwing up my travel.
Feb 15, 2024 • 
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Burning Bridges
A few years back I gave the thumbs up to hire a promising new developer.
Feb 8, 2024 • 
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