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From Code to Words: How to Write Well for Software Engineers
How clear writing boosts alignment, saves time, and elevates your impact.
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Fran Soto
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Sidwyn Koh
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How Public Speaking Accelerates Your Engineering Career
The skill that puts your technical expertise in the spotlight
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🔝 The easy road to become a TOP performer software engineer: Simplifying productivity
Overwhelmed by endless to-do lists? Learn how the "Big Three" method helps software engineers focus on high-impact tasks for maximum productivity.
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Fran Soto
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🤝[GET HIRED] How to write a good resume and maximize your interview chances
Your resume is the first step toward your dream tech job, and every word counts. Maximize impact, focusing on clarity, brevity, and tailoring your…
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Fran Soto

November 2024

🔇Over-commenting is a code-smell: How to decide when comments are worth it
🎯 Featuring insights from 10 software engineers. Learn when to use comments to clarify, when they harm, and how to write clean, self-explanatory code…
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Fran Soto
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🏎️ The engineer’s illusion of speed: How skipping your software development process actually slows you down
Skipping well-designed software development processes might feel like a shortcut, but it’s the ultimate productivity trap. Good processes are the key to…
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Fran Soto
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🎁 Resources for paid subscribers
You've seen the tips, now get the tools to master them.
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Fran Soto
🧩 No more redundant engineering debates: Creating alignment and clarity with ADRs
Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) are the key to documenting crucial decisions, enhancing team alignment. Learn the essentials of ADRs, including…
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Fran Soto
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🔍 Less Talk, More Code: Working asynchronously to reduce the meetings that could have been an email
Fragmented schedules filled with meetings often reduce productivity and focus. This article explores the benefits of shifting to asynchronous…
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Fran Soto
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October 2024

🛡️ My strategy against distractions as a software engineer working in an open-floor office
With distractions becoming more prevalent, engineers need effective strategies to minimize interruptions and enhance their focus. This article offers…
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Fran Soto
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🛑 Don’t Start Coding Yet: Here’s What Great Engineers Do First
Before jumping into coding, top software engineers make a plan. By reducing scope creep, managing dependencies, and setting clear milestones, engineers…
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Fran Soto
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👔 5 types of engineers in corporate jobs (and which types to avoid)
The 5 common engineer types in corporate bureaucracy, their work habits, and learn which approach boosts productivity and helps navigate corporate…
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Fran Soto
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