Community Picks·3yWhy I Quit a $450,000 Engineering Job at Netflix
When you stay at a job that you’d rather quit only for the money, it's the riskiest choice of all. Netflix’s transparency around all of its product decisions was one of the best perks of working there. It contrasts with the more secretive culture at Apple and Amazon.
Substack·2yA good engineer thinks like a product manager
Engineers need to think like product managers to create solutions that customers love. They should focus on solving customer's problems rather than the technical aspects. To improve product-mindedness, engineers can pair with non-tech people, explain technical solutions to non-tech people, ask business and customer-related questions, talk directly with customers, do freelance work, and take on different roles. Simplifying solutions before implementation is also crucial for better results.
LogRocket·2y5 project management methodologies
Learn about project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, Kanban, Waterfall, and PRINCE2. Understand how to select the right methodology for your project and how to transition between methodologies. Explore the importance of engineers in user experience and the drawbacks of pursuing perfection.
Medium·2yDatabases 101
Choosing the right database is crucial for the success of a project. Different databases excel at different tasks and it is important to consider factors such as data type and usage. There are three main types of databases - user-facing databases, databases for analytics, and databases for operations. User-facing databases include relational databases and NoSQL databases. Analytical databases are used for analyzing data and include data warehouses and data lakes. Operational databases are used for internal operations and include key-value stores, time series databases, and logs/search databases.
Medium·2yYou don’t need features, you need a product team
Powerful stakeholders often demand features without good reasoning, leading to feature factories that prioritize stakeholder wants over user needs. Feature factories result in high costs and low value. In contrast, product teams focus on goals and outcomes, allowing them to adapt and make decisions independently. Moving from a feature factory to a product team requires changing management and evaluation processes.
Hacker Noon·3yIncrease Your Profits By Creating Valuable Products — Here's How
Customers are more likely to pay a premium for a product that is useful, helpful, and valuable. In this guide, I will share strategies to help you create great value in your product, which can ultimately lead to increased MRR or profits.
Medium·2yLow-Code Development: A Comprehensive Guide for Tech Enthusiasts and Beginners
Low-code development is a visual approach that uses less code and drag-and-drop interfaces. It allows more people to get into software development without extensive coding knowledge. Building an app with low code is usually simpler and faster, but there are limitations in terms of customization and cost.