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The author shares their experiences and insights from their journey of becoming a tech lead. Emphasizing the importance of soft skills, they discuss the nuances involved in evaluating candidates, the distinction between junior and senior developers, and their personal anecdote of leading a project for the first time. Valuable lessons from various types of senior developers are also recounted.

My first experience as a Tech Lead

People First - The importance of Soft Skills

The line between Junior and Senior (No, not mid-level).

Conclusion and a look at the past - to the master with affection

Thank you for sharing your experience as a tech lead! It’s incredibly helpful to see such a detailed breakdown of the process. As a tech lead myself, I can relate to all of these points. I wish you all the best on your journey.

“ The key difference is that a senior must be able to execute all of this autonomously and, more importantly, collaborate with teams from different levels and sectors to deliver the best project possible. Furthermore, a real senior (or at least the best ones) not only leads and guides the team, but also develops and prepares other developers to take on new positions and responsibilities.”
Yes, yes!

This was such a great read! It really hit home. The importance of balancing technical skills with teamwork, is absolutely on point. Thanks for sharing these valuable insights from your experience!

A technical lead position is less about writing code and more about managing the team and provide accurate reports for your superiors. I miss writing code