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Hi, I'm Cody Engel
Software engineer, photographer, and collector of hobbies.
Recent Posts
The Secret To Agile Software Development Success
The secret to agile success isn't in the tools or frameworks — it's about people, problems, and shipping software that customers actually value.
31 Articles In 31 Days — Finding Success In Failure
Reflecting on writing 25 of 31 articles in December — lessons learned about habits, burnout, goal-setting, and finding success in falling short.
The Definitive Guide For Leaving Your First Software Engineering Job
Practical answers to common questions about timing interviews, giving notice, handling references, and leaving your first software engineering job.
The End Of Year Staycation
Why taking the last week of the year off has become a valuable annual tradition for rest, reflection, and personal catch-up.
Connecting The Dots On My Career So Far
A career retrospective tracing the path from university IT work to senior software engineer, with lessons learned at each stop along the way.