A detailed dive into recent layofffs, remote work, and hiring.

This guide provides a checklist for software developers to evaluate job satisfaction and determine if it's time to seek new opportunities, focusing on growth, compensation, balance, and culture.

The article explores developer burnout, highlighting causes and recommending strategies for prevention and management.

The article offers guidance on career development, focusing on values, skills, culture, uncertainty, leadership, and remote work, aiding readers in making savvy career choices.

The article presents the EHF method (Embrace, Honesty, Feedback) to combat imposter syndrome, providing strategies and resources for self-improvement and professional growth.

This article discusses deciding if remote work is right for you, touching on personal preferences, work-life boundaries, and company culture, and offers steps for transitioning to a work situation that aligns with your needs.

This article links Roy Kent's qualities from "Ted Lasso" to desirable traits in Commit's Engineers, showcasing their passion projects and emphasizing mentorship and community within the program.

This article outlines the differences between coding at startups, where developers have varied tasks and explore new technologies, versus larger companies, which offer defined roles and a focus on established practices. It advises choosing based on one's career objectives and desired work environment.

In this article, let’s connect about leadership style topics that can help you find your own style or mix of styles since one size doesn’t fit all.

The article discusses the rise in workplace mental health awareness, identifying signs of unsupportive leadership and proposing ways for startups and leaders to prioritize employee well-being.

A dive into five key strategies for remote developers: overcommunicate, try new tools, stay active, repeat information as needed, and engage in non-work activities with teammates to foster productivity and well-being.

Strategies for managing layoff anxiety include networking, job search planning, finding joy in activities, and improving skills and confidence to build resilience against job loss.

Many developers hate traditional technical interviews, so how did this interview process even come to be and why is it still used?

Master the art of negotiating compensation with the PIC Framework: Prepare, Invite, Collaborate.

Analyzing workplace culture's influence on job satisfaction, this article distinguishes between perks and core values while providing interview strategies for assessing cultural fit.

Exploring the nuances of technical debt management in startups, drawing on perspectives from industry experts Charity Majors, Dieter Shirley, and Nick Rockwell.

This article explores the importance of soft skills in tech roles, guiding you to identify and improve them alongside your technical abilities for career growth.

The article explores the build vs. buy dilemma with insights from Charity Majors, Dieter Shirley, and Ian Wong, offering lessons on innovation tokens, risk assessment, and leveraging unique strengths.

Exploring the importance of aligning personal values with career choices, offering insights on identifying, reflecting on, and articulating values.

Tech experts Gokul Rajaram, Ivan Yuen, and Armon Dadgar share valuable lessons on failure from their experiences at Facebook, Wattpad, and HashiCorp, highlighting the importance of problem understanding, informed decision-making, and effective team communication.

Sean Prashad, a Twitter SRE, shares tips for technical interviews: focus on key algorithms like BFS and DFS, emphasize soft skills, align with job responsibilities, discuss side projects, and practice coding strategically.

Promoting Gender Diversity in Tech: Learn how to support women in the tech industry with practical advice and resources.

In this interview segment, Dieter Shirley, CTO of Dapper Labs, shares insights on building effective startup teams, prioritizing adaptability over expertise, and managing the challenges of rapid growth and personal stress.

Dieter Shirley shares insights on his early fascination with software, the balance between new and established technologies at Dapper Labs, strategies for managing technical debt, and the value of constant iteration in achieving technical milestones.

Prit Patel and a Commit team member outline essential aspects of remote-first employment, covering company culture assessment, fair compensation, and tips for gracefully quitting to transition to remote work.

Khang Tran and Commit Engineers explore strategies for cultivating engineering culture, handling growth, and encouraging innovation to tackle challenges in tech organizations.

Navigating the remote-first workplace: uncovering the importance of effective communication, self-direction, teamwork, and structured personal organization to foster success and balance.

Khang Tran from Goodwater Capital shares insights on engineering career paths, prioritizing influence over hierarchy, and integrating technology to scale venture capital efforts.

Beier Cai, CTO and Co-founder of Commit, engages in a candid conversation with Ian Wong, Co-founder and CTO of Opendoor, delving into the early days of Opendoor, personal career choices, and strategies for navigating high-growth startups.

In the "First Line of Code" series, Commit co-founder Beier Cai interviews Ian Wong, CTO of Opendoor, discussing their early experiences, technology choices, and team-building strategies in the dynamic startup landscape.

Khang Tran of Goodwater Capital highlights strategies for advocating tech solutions and long-term investments in businesses, focusing on empathy and understanding stakeholder incentives.

The conversation with Commit engineer Prit Patel explores the shift towards remote work, discussing key considerations, essential skills, and indicators of a remote-first company culture.

Navigating the delicate balance between technical and business goals, Nick Rockwell, VP of Engineering at Fastly, shares insights on building trust during outages, fostering transparency, and establishing credibility with stakeholders.

Commit's Sarah Marion and Fastly's Nick Rockwell discuss the delicate balance between bureaucracy and agility in scaling startups' performance cultures, emphasizing structured advancement pathways amidst rapid growth.

Commit co-founder Beier Cai sat down with Charity to talk about the early days of Honeycomb and what it was like writing the first lines of code.

Nick Rockwell, the VP of Engineering and Infrastructure at Fastly, shares insights on aligning technical and business objectives, managing performance, and navigating tech debt in growing startups.

Commit co-founder Beier Cai sat down with Charity to talk about the early days of Honeycomb and what it was like writing the first lines of code.

A survey of Canadian software developers highlights their priorities: competitive salaries, positive workplace culture, and flexibility in work arrangements, urging employers to align with these preferences.

Kingsley Torlowei demonstrates expertise in API design, automation, and DevOps, building a machine learning pipeline with FastAPI, Celery, and Redis to create a house price estimation API.

Bethany Foote, Head of Infrastructure Engineering at Outschool, discusses fostering a learner's mindset and bridging the gap between technical and business roles in executive leadership.

Bethany Foote, Head of Infrastructure Engineering at Outschool, emphasizes the importance of fostering continuous learning within teams, ensuring no one gets pigeonholed and providing opportunities for growth beyond individual strengths.

Bethany Foote, Head of Infrastructure Engineering at Outschool, shares insights on fostering a learner's mindset within remote teams and driving personal career growth through continuous learning.

Commit's Engineer, David Cheung, details the adoption of Docusaurus for the Zero project's documentation, aiming to improve organization and accessibility while ensuring ease of maintenance and contribution.

Commit co-founder Beier Cai sat down with Nicholas to talk about the early days of Divvy Homes and DoubleDutch and what it was like writing the first lines of code.

Commit co-founder Beier Cai sat down with Nicholas to talk about the early days of Divvy Homes and DoubleDutch and what it was like writing the first lines of code.

A comprehensive guide to software engineering technical interviews, providing insights and strategies for candidates and hiring teams to navigate the process effectively.

Katie Wilde, VP of Engineering at Buffer, shares strategies for preparing and navigating difficult conversations in remote-first organizations, emphasizing self-awareness, emotional management, and curiosity.

This piece delves into the various career paths and stages within software engineering and development, emphasizing the importance of continuous learning, exploration, and adaptation for success in the field.

This piece explores strategies for managing upwards and rebuilding trust in leadership, featuring insights from Katie Wilde, VP of Engineering at Buffer, within the context of remote-first organizations.

This piece discusses the importance of measuring and improving remote developers' experience in tech startups amidst the challenges of the Great Resignation, focusing on factors like inclusivity, alignment to purpose, and work-life balance.

Katie Wilde, VP of Engineering at Buffer, discusses nurturing social bonds and trust in remote-first setups, emphasizing understanding individual preferences and leveraging casual interactions for team unity.

This piece delves into the importance of prioritizing the experience of remote developers in tech startups amidst the challenges posed by the Great Resignation, emphasizing factors such as recognition, commitment to craft, trust, and relationships with managers to retain talent and enhance engagement.

Exploring software engineering careers involves navigating between startup and corporate environments, each offering distinct opportunities and challenges. This examination delves into the differences between these two landscapes to help professionals make informed decisions about their career paths.

Buffer's VP of Engineering, Katie Wilde, discusses the delicate balance between transparency and positivity in remote work cultures, emphasizing the importance of public praise and private criticism to maintain psychological safety.

Buffer's VP of Engineering, Katie Wilde, discusses strategies for cultivating trust and candor in remote teams, highlighting the value of structured feedback processes and actively seeking dissent to foster a culture of open communication.

In a Bloomberg interview, venture capitalist Marc Andreessen declares, 'Silicon Valley is moving to the Cloud,' reflecting Commit's remote-first ethos and the broader trend towards remote work in tech.

The article examines the nuanced approach to career transitions among startup engineers, highlighting the use of decision matrices and personal intuition to guide choices, beyond the singular focus on remote work.

Dessy Daskalov, co-founder and CTO of Nudge, shares insights on early-stage startup challenges, technical decision-making, team building, and personal career transitions in an interview with Commit co-founder Beier Cai.

Two Commit Engineers, Sim Brar and Toly Kudrevatykh, share their experiences transitioning between management and independent contributor roles, offering insights on career decision-making and the balance between people management and technical expertise.

Alexis, CTO of Dialogue, shares insights on leadership beyond technical roles, technology choices, hiring philosophy, and addressing challenges like employee termination, emphasizing adaptability in software engineering leadership.

Commit introduces an open-source quiz to match engineers with startups based on shared values, offering personalized recommendations for company alignment.

Effective remote onboarding practices for engineers at startups, including daily plans, buddy systems, psychological safety, rewarding early wins, and continuous improvement.

A comprehensive framework for engineers to assess whether a startup job offer aligns with their values, career goals, and personal growth aspirations.

King Choi, an engineer at Commit, highlights the value of external perspectives in enhancing personal growth and performance.

Armon Dadgar, co-founder and CTO of HashiCorp, shares insights on coding beginnings, startup challenges, and technical leadership in an interview with Commit co-founder Beier Cai.

Devon Galloway, co-founder of Vidyard, discusses the company's evolution from solving a client's billing issue to becoming a leading video hosting platform, highlighting the importance of customer-centricity and managing technical challenges while maintaining a clear vision.

Traditional technical interviews often fail to accurately assess an engineer's real-world problem-solving abilities, but Commit's innovative approach focuses on in-depth conversations and practical assessments to match engineers with startups effectively.

Gokul Rajaram, an engineer, entrepreneur, and executive at DoorDash, shares insights on startups and engineering community building with Commit co-founder Beier Cai.

The interview with Ivan Yuen, founding CTO of Wattpad, delves into the early challenges of building the social storytelling platform, discussing coding decisions, technology adoption, and team building.

This article provides strategies for software engineers to ensure smooth transitions when leaving positions, emphasizing documentation, tooling, training, and maintaining relationships to preserve knowledge and foster professional connections.

The article explores understanding engineers' perspectives within Commit, guiding efforts to enhance their experience and better serve their needs in the startup ecosystem.

Beier Cai, CTO and Co-Founder of Commit, champions innovative career paths for engineers through commit.dev, providing greater career control.

Beier Cai, Commit's CTO and Co-Founder, shares insights from managing over 50 engineers across three startup stages, pinpointing three consistent qualities that define a Startup Engineer.

Beier Cai, CTO and Co-Founder of Commit, underscores the unique challenges faced by entrepreneurial engineers, navigating between fulfilling startup opportunities and the lure of financial security in corporate positions.