Asking for References is Dead, Long Live Asking for References
There are a lot of things that can be improved in how most interviews are conducted today, in particular, reference checks.
Please Don't Give Me Another Take-Home Assignment
Tech interviewing is broken, and the main culprits are usually clearly identified, but one that might be perniciously so is take-home assignments.
Password-less Authentication Using Magic Links
In this article, after I rant a bit against passwords, we will look at implementing magic links, a password-less authentication method.
The Most Important Skill for Software Engineers
Empathy. That is it!
Less 10x Engineers, More 10x Environments
The idea that there exists 10x software engineers regularly comes around, and is either supported or ridiculed with similar fervor. Instead of wasting time arguing and chasing the mythical 10x software engineer, create 10x environments!