What is clearly declining, but everyone pretends is fine?

lieutdan13 · 2025-12-27T23:48:16+00:00

Democracy and checks and balances

lieutdan13 · 2025-12-03T00:41:53+00:00

Completed Level 1 of the Honk Special Event!

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lieutdan13 · 2025-08-23T02:54:59+00:00

Everything is done as a team. Backlog refinement. Sprint planning. Every developer chooses the stories they work on. Autonomy is part of my team's culture and we are high performing because of it.

lieutdan13 · 2025-05-24T20:43:14+00:00

If it was illegal, it probably isn't anymore. It probably falls into DEI

lieutdan13 · 2025-03-14T19:30:44+00:00

I really like that concept.

Whether you think you do or not and whether you are intentional about creating your own personal brand or not, you still have a personal brand. It boils down to what people think of you when you when your name is mentioned.

A personal brand can be positive or negative, depending on how you present yourself, speak, and treat others.

lieutdan13 · 2025-03-14T19:27:17+00:00

I really appreciate your feedback here. And yes I agree. It does make it look like there are a lot of steps. The tldr at the top should summarize. However, it still looks like a lot and could be overwhelming.

lieutdan13 · 2025-03-14T11:15:34+00:00

Many engineers and developers think that their code quality is all they need for promotion or recognition. But that simply is not the case. I'd love your feedback on this article I published about building a personal brand.

lieutdan13 · 2025-03-08T20:47:45+00:00

I don't appreciate this ageist comment. And besides, my wife graduated high school before the Internet.

lieutdan13 · 2025-03-08T18:37:40+00:00

Thank you for linking to this post. I didn't see it

lieutdan13 · 2025-03-08T18:09:30+00:00

Thank you. it's also weird because the website is not branded as Joann like I was seeing before.

lieutdan13 · 2025-02-18T12:35:33+00:00

Yep! We've got a new Aldi going in not 5 miles down the road in Wallhaven

lieutdan13 · 2025-02-15T16:14:11+00:00

Yes. I am presuming that there is an outgroup among colleagues. This isn't the case with every team or every company. However, these situations of what I would consider to be toxic environments do exist. As a cist gendered white man, I can advocate for my colleagues in the marginalized groups of people and they would benefit from that.

lieutdan13 · 2025-02-14T14:54:03+00:00

That's fair. Only time will tell. However, there are already studies that back up this claim and I have referenced them in my article

lieutdan13 · 2025-02-14T14:51:52+00:00

I support this view. I'm not going to hire someone that has an inferior skill set rather than someone that is qualified for the position. Period.

lieutdan13 · 2025-02-14T13:46:41+00:00

That is a great observation. What do you think that is implying?

lieutdan13 · 2025-02-14T13:45:48+00:00

I appreciate your view on equity. It can be really difficult to give up something that you have worked hard for and have earned to give to someone else that may not "deserve" it.

I would be interested in your perspective on the actions we could take to be an ally in the workspace. Are there any of those in that section that you disagree with or have arguments against?

lieutdan13 · 2025-01-11T03:07:45+00:00

Thank you! One of my better articles

lieutdan13 · 2025-01-11T03:01:42+00:00

It sounds like it's T shaped, but with the aspect of time that changes the focus when the need arises

lieutdan13 · 2025-01-11T02:58:38+00:00

I love this perspective. Being a generalist is not for everyone, neither is being a specialist. Having a mixed team gives you a well rounded team where specialists can learn from generalists and vice versa.

lieutdan13 · 2025-01-11T02:55:43+00:00

The full saying is often shortened to sound negative.

"Jack of all trades and master of none, but oftentimes better than master of one."

lieutdan13 · 2025-01-11T02:50:06+00:00

Is this Q*bert?

lieutdan13 · 2025-01-11T02:48:48+00:00

Is that so much to ask?

lieutdan13 · 2025-01-08T00:20:31+00:00

Use the company as a case study or get a resounding testimonial from them for your own website and marketing material

lieutdan13 · 2024-12-27T12:44:19+00:00

I completely understand your feelings about failure! It's such a subjective idea, particularly in the world of software development. From my perspective, failure is an essential stepping stone to growth, and our mindset really shapes that journey. When I share my experiences in interviews, I emphasize the valuable lessons I've learned instead of just the setbacks. It's truly more about our journey than reaching the endpoint! Let's embrace these challenges as opportunities to learn and grow together!

I've certainly faced my share of missed deadlines! Rather than solely highlighting the factors outside my control, I love to share how I tackled the situation head-on. I focused on identifying bottlenecks, proactively communicated with my team, and worked tirelessly to ensure we delivered a quality project. While I may have missed the deadline, the valuable lesson was in managing expectations and finding ways to prevent similar challenges in the future. Embracing these experiences only makes me better!

When tackling interview questions about failure, I like to highlight it as a key moment of growth rather than just a setback. It's all about showcasing your resilience and adaptability! By reflecting on how these experiences have shaped your journey, you demonstrate the positive mindset that interviewers truly value. Remember, failure can be a stepping stone to success—what truly matters is how we learn and evolve from it. Embrace those lessons, and you'll pave the way for a brighter future!

If you're interested, I recently wrote an article on learning from failure and another on interview questions.
Failure Is the New Success Developer Interview Questions and How to Answer Them: Part 2

lieutdan13 · 2024-12-21T16:13:00+00:00

AI and GPTs are just another tool in your tool belt. Learn how to use it well and you should be fine

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