Saying NO is not a free action in the world of software engineering
'Who could refuse that?' Turns out, almost no one - especially when faced with puppy eyes, heartfelt asks, or a desperate Pikachu. Refusing is hard, and it costs more than we admit.
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How to Participate in PR Reviews, Make Friends and Influence People
Many things can go wrong in human interactions, especially if the interaction involves finding mistakes in one's work.
How to build a palace: Building in iterations is not the same as postponing quality
We all know that in many cases the phrase "we will improve this later" means "we will never improve this".
The subtle difference between pushing developers to start their engine and pushing them off a cliff
How do you determine whether to motivate your colleague towards progress or to respect their autonomy?