Riaan NelinBetter ProgrammingThe Number One Mistake New Software Leads MakeWhen someone puts you in charge of a team for the first time, there are many mistakes you can make. However, there is one particular…Apr 25, 20231Apr 25, 20231
Riaan NelSoftware Architecture: The Rules of EngagementThe role of the architect is an interesting one. Much has been written about the technical elements of an architect’s job – tools…Mar 27, 2023Mar 27, 2023
Riaan NelCrushing Bugs: A Developer’s Guide to Debugging Like a Pro“Everyone knows that debugging is twice as hard as writing a program in the first place. So if you’re as clever as you can be when you…Jan 30, 2023Jan 30, 2023
Riaan NelMentorship 101: A Guide to Growing Yourself and OthersThis article was originally published on LinkedIn after I presented a talk about mentorship at the Dariel Speaker’s Forge. It covers most…Jan 24, 2023Jan 24, 2023
Riaan NelDeveloping Your Leadership Style: There’s No Silver BulletAs a leader, over time, you’ll develop a set of principles that define your leadership style. This speaks to your beliefs about who you are…Jan 17, 2023Jan 17, 2023
Riaan NelinBetter ProgrammingStarting Your Career as a Software Developer? Here’s Some Advice.There’s more to it than just a programming languageJan 9, 2023Jan 9, 2023
Riaan NelProgramming: An Exercise in Frustration (and why that’s okay)“It is common sense to take a method and try it. If it fails, admit it frankly and try another. But above all, try something.”Oct 18, 2020Oct 18, 2020
Riaan NelPeople vs. ResourcesI wrote this post ages ago (originally published: https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/people-vs-resources-riaan-nel/), but a speaker at an Agile…Jul 20, 2018Jul 20, 2018