AI workslop is any AI-generated work that masquerades as professional output but lacks substance to advance any task meaningfully. If you’ve received a report that took you three reads to realize it said nothing, an email that used three paragraphs where one sentence would do, or a presentation with visually stunning slides containing zero actionable … continue reading
Software development teams have been on a journey over the last several years to improve productivity. Whether that’s by cutting down on the time spent coding by introducing AI-powered coding assistants or implementing collaboration tools, it’s clear that teams are on a mission to be more productive. However, that drive for productivity may actually be … continue reading
Generative AI is transforming software development at an unprecedented pace. From code generation to test automation, the promise of faster delivery and reduced costs has captivated organizations. However, this rapid integration introduces new complexities. Reports increasingly show that while task-level productivity may improve, systemic performance often suffers. This article synthesizes perspectives from cognitive science, software … continue reading
When specialists with complementary abilities unite around shared goals and collaborate effectively, they form a high-performance team capable of producing outstanding results. High-performing teams are the engine of innovation and efficiency in any software development organization. Their success stems from producing high-quality software while effectively navigating the complex environments of large organizations. They balance competing … continue reading
Emotional intelligence (EI) has become one of the most sought-after soft skills in the IT industry, especially at the management level. The ability to understand and manage emotions — both one’s own and those of others — is critical in many areas of IT, from support services and user experience (UX) to cross-functional leadership and … continue reading
The advent of DevOps, cloud-native computing, API use and now AI have made creating software way more complex for developers. These factors have also impacted the developers’ experience and productivity – and how productivity is measured. No longer do software engineers simply write code and run some tests. Now, they have to manage API integration … continue reading
Writing code is mentally intensive work, and just like if someone were working a physically demanding job and their body felt exhausted afterwards, mental work can be exhausting mentally. Many knowledge workers report experiencing “cognitive fatigue” after a number of hours, after which point their ability to do tasks significantly drops. While most workers work … continue reading
LinkedIn recently announced its decision to open source its Developer Productivity and Happiness (DPH) Framework. The DPH Framework describes “the systems, processes, metrics, and feedback systems we use to understand our developers and their needs internally at LinkedIn,” Max Kanat-Alexander, principal staff software engineer at LinkedIn, and Grant Jenks, senior staff software engineer at LinkedIn, … continue reading
The professional development company Dale Carnegie just published results of its survey where it set out to determine the qualities that separate highly effective teams. Using the 2,650 responses to its survey, it was able to narrow down seven recommendations to build a high performing team. Define a clear purpose and vision Teams must have … continue reading
The team behind the open-source Uno Platform has announced the release of Uno Platform 5.0, which it says includes several updates for productivity. “Five is for 5X productivity,” the release blog post is titled. The Uno Platform is a platform for building multi-platform .NET apps from a single codebase. In the 5.0 release, support for … continue reading
For years, you’ve been toiling away as a software development individual contributor (IC), and now your great work has been rewarded with a promotion to engineering manager. Now what? Dylan Etkin has been an engineering manager for a good portion of his career, and now is a co-founder of Sleuth.io, a company focused on helping … continue reading
Planview has introduced Planview Roadmaps, a solution that integrates strategy, team plans, and execution into one cohesive view. This tool enhances business agility by allowing organizations to observe and respond to changes across various teams, methodologies, and tools. “Enterprise survival relies on an organization’s ability to quickly adapt and pivot to market shifts and customer … continue reading
