Onboarding and offboarding

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Why code quality matters

Why code quality matters

In today's digital landscape, software development is a crucial aspect of most businesses. However, many organizations overlook the importance of code quality. Ensuring code quality is critical for various reasons, from financial stability to customer satisfaction.

Why you should invest in good engineers from the start

Why you should invest in good engineers from the start

Investing in senior engineers is crucial for startups. They bring speed, efficiency, and quality to development, boost team morale, and ensure long-term profitability. Hire senior professionals from the start for success, here is why.

How to use Steve's Test during job interviews

How to use Steve's Test during job interviews

When applying for a new job, it is tough to understand the culture of the team you are about to join. Use The Steve Test to evaluate the team culture.

Why is operational documentation more important than you think

Why is operational documentation more important than you think

Do you have an employee handbook? Are senior people required to spend hours answering questions of colleagues? Here's how documentation can help.

Why a microservice-based architecture isn't a holy grail

Why a microservice-based architecture isn't a holy grail

Microservices are a very popular architectural approach — maybe too popular! Here's why it might not be ideal for your organization.

How to hire a CTO

How to hire a CTO

During the past years, I’ve interviewed a lot of developers, technical leaders, and CTOs. There are a few key things I’ve learned about hiring a good CTO for your startup. Does every successful technical team need a Chief Technology Officer at one point in time? What are the...

The personal touch when onboarding an employee in a remote world

The personal touch when onboarding an employee in a remote world

These are strange times for everyone. Imagine starting out in a new remote job when all you’ve ever been used to is going to an office and seeing all your colleagues face-to-face every single day. A new job: exciting! Meeting all your colleagues only through a screen: scary? It...

Remote onboarding: How madewithlove onboards (remote) employees

Remote onboarding: How madewithlove onboards (remote) employees

Onboarding can be a stressful time for a company, doubly so for a remote company. At madewithlove, we focus on proper documentation so that new employees can self guide their onboarding. Here’s the schedule: Day 1 * Get acquainted with the team * Meet your assigned buddy (see below) * Read the...

On remote culture: the perspective of a Brazilian working for a Belgian remote first company

On remote culture: the perspective of a Brazilian working for a Belgian remote first company

A couple of months ago, I was invited by the university I graduated from to be one of the speakers in an event in my home country of Brazil. The main audience consisted of students and local developers. I wanted to create a talk for everyone and I knew there...

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