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Then it clicked: 3 things that helped me manage stress and anxiety when becoming a squad lead

Then it clicked: 3 things that helped me manage stress and anxiety when becoming a squad lead

Learn how to navigate the challenges of becoming a squad leader as an introverted senior engineer. Discover strategies for effective 1-1s. Overcome the anxiety of leadership by focusing on clarity, communication and creating an inclusive atmosphere where your team can thrive.

The fate of being too early

The fate of being too early

Strava's new AI-driven Athlete Intelligence brought me back to Addapp, the startup I co-founded nearly a decade ago. We used data from devices like Apple Watch to offer insights, like how your run affected your sleep, using traditional data science. Being ahead of time is not always good.

What is a retrospective, and how to run one

What is a retrospective, and how to run one

Reflecting on work through retrospectives helps software teams improve by identifying what went well and what didn’t. This promotes continuous growth, stronger collaboration, and better performance. Creating action plans from these insights leads to higher-quality results and a more cohesive team.

Instant feedback using the useOptimistic hook in React

Instant feedback using the useOptimistic hook in React

Implement optimistic updates in React with the useOptimistic hook for instant UI feedback. This technique enhances user experience by updating the interface immediately while the server processes actions in the background, creating a faster and more responsive app.

Crossing boundaries: Handling data mutations in client components

Crossing boundaries: Handling data mutations in client components

Discover how to efficiently mutate data in client components using server actions in Next.js. Learn to handle form submissions with React’s evolving hooks like useActionState, eliminate the need for API endpoints, and streamline client-server interactions for faster, more responsive applications.

Crossing boundaries: Passing server data to client components in React

Crossing boundaries: Passing server data to client components in React

Learn how to optimize performance by fetching data server-side without blocking the page render. This guide explores passing promises to React client components and resolving them asynchronously using Suspense, ensuring a smoother, faster user experience.

Integrating AI into your engineering team

Integrating AI into your engineering team

How to integrate AI into your engineering team. This guide explains how AI can make your team more productive.

Framework junkies

Framework junkies

Developers are increasingly focusing on frameworks like Laravel or React, but deep knowledge of the underlying programming language is crucial. Mastering the basics enables better problem-solving, performance optimization, and flexibility across different frameworks or languages.

Mobile app security: A best practices checklist for startups and scale-ups

Mobile app security: A best practices checklist for startups and scale-ups

Startups and scale-ups are vulnerable to cyberattacks as mobile apps grow. Implementing encryption, multi-factor authentication, and secure communication is crucial. Leadership should integrate security into the product lifecycle to protect both data and reputation.

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