Community Picks·1yA Brief History of Work Time (and Overwork)
The post discusses how the concept of overwork, particularly in the tech industry, has evolved into a glorified norm, often to the detriment of employees' mental health and work-life balance. It criticizes the 'hustle culture' that promotes constant work as a necessity for success and compares it to historical labor exploitation. The post also mentions tools by Toggl that aim to make work less overwhelming.
Work Chronicles·1y(comic) Never say that's not my problem
A comic strip series titled 'Work Chronicles' illustrates humorous situations in the workplace, highlighting the importance of not dismissing tasks as 'not my problem.' Created with passion and fueled by coffee, these comics aim to bring humor to everyday work scenarios.
Community Picks·1yChoose your engineering archetype
Drawing parallels between Dungeons & Dragons and software engineering, the piece explores the importance of balanced team dynamics in software development. It recounts experiences from Facebook and Stripe, addressing their initial engineering monocultures and the eventual adoption of diverse archetypes—such as Coders, Architects, and Tech Leads—to better utilize engineers' strengths and foster inclusivity. This led to improved team performance and individual satisfaction.
gitconnected·1yEffective Technical Leads
Effective technical leads help their teams by trusting engineers to handle tasks, while providing guidance and fostering the growth of individual team members. This involves understanding different engineer personalities—hesitant and confident—and tailoring support accordingly. Collaborative forums and regular communication are crucial for building a strong, knowledge-sharing team culture.
Hacker News·1yGrifters, believers, grinders, and coasters
Engineer conflicts often stem from cultural clashes between different types of engineers: grifters, believers, coasters, and grinders. Grifters are strategic and align with company leadership, believers focus on quality and values, coasters maintain a balanced workload, and grinders work intensely on tasks. Each type brings unique strengths and weaknesses, and a diverse mix can benefit a company. Understanding and empathizing with these differences is crucial for a harmonious and effective team.
htmx·1y> htmx ~ htmx lore
The post shares various anecdotes and lore surrounding htmx, much of which originated from Twitter interactions. Highlights include a humorous CEO takeover attempt, quirky mascots like a photoshopped horse mask with lasers, and community jokes about pickles and memes. It also discusses interactions with critics such as Jason Knight and playful accusations that htmx is a government operation.
Community Picks·1yIf engineers gave accurate estimates 😅
A humorous take on the challenges of accurately estimating software development timelines, highlighting how different variables like intern involvement, hiring a highly skilled engineer, and daily check-ins can counterintuitively affect project duration.