One More FeatureSales comes to engineering with this urgent demand. Feature X is a huge priority. It will unlock untold riches from the customer.Dec 31, 2024Dec 31, 2024
The Brother We Left BehindA little under a hundred years ago, four families landed at Ellis Island.Nov 6, 2024Nov 6, 2024
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The Compiler BugPart 3 of a series of bugs, all answering “What is the worst bug you ever had to track down?”Jun 1, 2024Jun 1, 2024
Leadership Unit TestsManager feedback loops are slow and they are vague. It’s hard to know if you’re doing a good job. How to make it better.May 28, 20245May 28, 20245
The Jackpot GenerationLessons about your career from Matt Damon and the dotCom bubble.Apr 17, 2024Apr 17, 2024
The Debugger BugPart 1 of a series of bugs, all answering “What is the worst bug you ever had to track down?”Mar 7, 2024Mar 7, 2024
Interview Questions for Software Engineers: The Epic Bug HuntLooking back at my favorite interview question for software engineers.Mar 2, 2024Mar 2, 2024