Alex PonomarevYour Developers’ Morale Matters More Than You ThinkA positive culture is key to building innovative software. Support work-life balance, autonomy, open communication to unlock their…Dec 13, 20234Dec 13, 20234
Alex PonomarevTiny Services, Big Results: Unlocking Velocity with MicroservicesMicroservices architecture breaks monolithic apps into focused, independent services for greater scalability, flexibility and velocity.Dec 12, 2023Dec 12, 2023
Alex PonomarevTrunk-based Development: Continuous Integration Approach for a Mid-sized Develpment TeamHow shifting to a trunk-based development approach with continuous integration and delivery can help mid-sized team accelerate deliveryDec 11, 20231Dec 11, 20231
Alex PonomarevOutcomes Over Outputs: The PM’s North StarFrameworks guide but reality builds. Processes support but pragmatism ships. Stay grounded in reality to transform products and companies.Dec 10, 2023Dec 10, 2023
Alex PonomarevThe Perils of Reinventing the WheelOver-reliance on custom code leads to duplicated work, fragile systems, and key skills risks. But existing solutions don’t always fit…Dec 9, 2023Dec 9, 2023
Alex PonomarevSpeaking Two Languages: Bridging Business and EngineeringAnalysts bridge gaps between business and engineering, wielding duct tape integration skills to showcase what’s integration skills to…Dec 8, 2023Dec 8, 2023
Alex PonomarevStay Sharp and Reduce Meetings with Async CommunicationPrepare efficiently, leverage async communication, take great notes, and ultimately slash unnecessary meetings.Dec 7, 2023Dec 7, 2023
Alex PonomarevLost in Translation: Decoding New Engineering Team MembersStruggling to assess new hires’ strengths and weaknesses? Implement a thorough trial period with coaching built-in to evaluate performanceDec 6, 2023Dec 6, 2023
Alex PonomarevWhy You May Want to Transition into Engineering ManagementDrive change, combine broad knowledge with new technologies, develop soft skills and learn lessons that serve you throughout the careerDec 5, 2023Dec 5, 2023
Alex PonomarevFlying Blind: My Misadventures in First-time ManagementAs a full-stack developer thrown into managing a small but critical engineering team I recount the steep learning curveDec 3, 2023Dec 3, 2023