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👨💻 Beyond Coding - becoming a technical project DRI 👩💻 Recently, I wrote about the beginnings of my work with #westwingteam. And what am I doing today? A significant part of my work involves driving projects from the technical side. This activity is at the intersection of many areas - some would call it technical project management, others entering the world of tech leadership or principal engineering, and some even consider it related to architecture creation. For me, it's simply something that excites me a lot. It allows me to look at the existing network of our solutions and fit in those that we intend to design and build in the best, most optimized, most effective, easiest to maintain and develop, heck, the cheapest and most reliable way possible. Oh, I think I've slipped in too many superlatives above. Ideal solutions exist, but rarely. That's why we strive for ours to best meet business needs and... be as simple as possible! Yes! The above usually implies or provides the foundation for all the other "bests." In addition, prioritization is important, the ability to break down the project into several achievable and measurable stages of work over time. It's also nice to know the potential of people and be able to communicate with them. And the coolest thing - thinking of the optimal technology and technical tactics. Great? What's difficult about it? Personally, for me, giving space to others. DRI is such a project go-to person, which usually means a significant personal contribution. However, it does not mean becoming the exclusive silo of knowledge, the only strategist, or the first builder. A project is as strong as the strength of the people contributing to it. Does tech driving come with challenges? Definitely yes. Am I good at it? I hope to get better with each project. The best part is that #teamwestwing is following along with me, and it's not just some BS, to put it that way. #teamwestwing gives me the opportunity to go beyond coding in this way. Find your own career in #westwingteam culture!

YOU ARE WRONG: it's Not A!, Neither B! Don't paralyze your team! Be careful when changing direction! -- Most approaches, techniques in software development try to solve the same problem, from different angles. The goal is the same. But context matters, and in this case, by context I mean: Team and #companyculture ! Some techniques work for team A, some for team B! So be careful when changing direction! Don't paralyze your team! And just because two people are discussing idealistic extreme versions of A or B, it doesn't mean that there isn't a mid-solution that would work for you! -- The little "excerpt" above likely summarizes all the online endeavors I've had over the last years (consider it as a form of reflection). I must admit that engaging in meaningful conversations through comments can be challenging. We frequently overlook certain aspects, introduce additional arguments, and a few extra comments can easily lead to a loss of focus and addressing different issues... ...But what I have found problematic (and I'm to blame as well) is that we sometimes are not flexible enough; we tend to be extreme in certain cases. It's neither A nor B. Moreover, the transition from A to B might require some additional steps in between!

It's always about what we build together, less about what "I" achieved alone. Software products are team sports, and everyone needs to play their parts equally. Will the football team win if they say, "I passed the ball, now my work is done"? Similarly, to that, just learning day by day that doing our individual level work is good, but it's not enough. Just because we did the nice designs won't be in production if the developer doesn't do it right or doesn't see the value in it. And even if both works, but there are no users or customers, then again, it doesn't produce the optimum value. So, the whole thing is the combination of design, devs, marketing, HR, operations, and everyone involved in the company and product. Next time we see something working, then I see it as their teamwork working, not the single person's work that is shining.

🚀 Embracing Trio-Programming: The Future of Collaborative Development! 🚀 In the ever-evolving landscape of software development, innovation is key to staying ahead. While pair-programming has been a staple for enhancing code quality and fostering team collaboration, it's time to take it a step further. Enter trio-programming – a revolutionary approach that is set to transform the industry! 👩💻👨💻👨💻 Why Trio-Programming? Diverse Perspectives: With three minds working together, we gain a broader range of ideas, insights, and problem-solving techniques. Enhanced Collaboration: Trio-programming fosters stronger team dynamics, ensuring that knowledge is shared more widely and effectively. Increased Efficiency: More eyes on the code mean quicker identification of bugs, more robust solutions, and accelerated development cycles. Balanced Workload: Tasks can be distributed more evenly, preventing burnout and maintaining high productivity levels. I am thrilled to share that I've already implemented trio-programming within my team, and the results have been nothing short of extraordinary. The synergy and innovation we're experiencing are driving us to new heights. As we continue to adapt and grow in this fast-paced industry, it's crucial to embrace new methodologies that push the boundaries of what's possible. Trio-programming is not just a trend; it's a game-changer that promises to revolutionize the way we develop software. Let's lead the charge into this exciting new era together! 💡✨ Liam Brand Mariana Carmello Stefanos B. Kevin Brigant Sam Frost Emil Hansen #TrioProgramming #Innovation #SoftwareDevelopment #TeamCollaboration #FutureOfWork #TechRevolution #Leadership #TeamSuccess

𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐟𝐭𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠! Great software is built by great teams. Here are a few ways to enhance collaboration within your development team: Code Reviews 🎯 - Regular code reviews not only improve code quality but also facilitate knowledge sharing. Pair Programming 🤝 - Working together on the same code can lead to innovative solutions and faster problem-solving. Open Communication 🚀- Foster an environment where team members feel comfortable sharing ideas and asking for help. Innovation and excellence comes from working together as a team! ✨ ______________________ I'm Hassan Mehmood! 💻 𝙎𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙀𝙣𝙜𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙧 | 𝘾𝙧𝙖𝙛𝙩𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙞𝙢𝙥𝙖𝙘𝙩𝙛𝙪𝙡 𝙨𝙤𝙛𝙩𝙬𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙨𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 #SoftwareDevelopment #Teamwork #Collaboration #TechTips

💡 If you don't think of it, it doesn't exist. ⭐ This defines the frame within which everyone in IT works. This key factor drives the team dynamic for us at UMELLE. 🌐 Coding great ideas is one thing but generating them is something entirely different. Any senior developer will tell you that the code is the easy part. 💡 Understanding what to build, how to build it, to make it simple and easy to use all while trying to be unique. This is the difficult part because if we don't think about it, we won't build it and you won't experience it. 🎸 So, even though coding is highly technical, the work is also highly creative. Allowing teams to engage in the ideation process with the client or the product manager is very important and defines the team dynamic at UMELLE. 📎 This is one way we ensure that we deliver great results for our clients and users!

The Magic of a Truly Gelled Team "It take time for a team to form. The team members start to form relationships. They learn how to collaborate with each other. They learn each other’s quirks, strengths, and weaknesses. Eventually the team begins to gel. There is something truly magical about a gelled team. They can work miracles. They anticipate each other, cover for each other, support each other, and demand the best from each other. They make things happen. It takes time for a team like this to work out their differences, come to terms with each other, and really gel. It might take six months. It might even take a year. But once it happens, it’s magic. A gelled team will plan together, solve problems together, face issues together, and get things done. Once this happens, it is ludicrous to break it apart just because a project comes to an end. It’s best to keep that team together and just keep feeding it projects." ― Robert Martin, The Clean Coder: A Code of Conduct for Professional Programmers  https://lnkd.in/dfAGSx-e #effective #teamwork #mobprogramming #pairprogramming #ensembleprogramming #teaming #agility #extremeprogramming

👩💻 Getting started with a new coding project can be pretty challenging. Our Melonhead Qëndresa Bekaj has an interesting approach on this issue 🍊 ⁉ "Starting a new coding project can vary depending on the complexity and requirements of the project, but I always keep in mind that: “The most complicated skill is to be SIMPLE, yet it’s also the most rewarding” . Here's a general approach we can take: 🔶 Understand the Requirements: What problems are we trying to solve? What are the goals and objectives? Who are the end users? 🔶 Research and Gather Information: If the project involves unfamiliar technologies, we should take some time to research and gather information. This involves reading documentation, tutorials, consulting and investigating communities latest approaches. 🔶 Plan Your Approach: Once we have a good understanding of the requirements and necessary technologies, plan your approach. Break down the project into smaller tasks or modules. Determine what technologies or tools we’ll use, what dependencies we’ll have, and any potential challenges we might encounter. 🔶 Start Coding: Begin implementing the project based on your plan. Start with the core functionality and gradually build upon it. Follow best practices such as writing clean, modular, and maintainable code. 🔶 Test as You Go: Test your code as you progress. Write unit tests to ensure individual components work as expected. Perform integration tests to verify that different parts of the project work together smoothly. 🔶 Review and Collaborate: If you're working in a team, collaborate with your colleagues by reviewing each other's code and providing feedback. Code reviews can help identify bugs, improve code quality, and share knowledge among team members. 🔶 DOCUMENT YOUR CODE: Document your code as you go along. This includes writing documentation for functions or modules, and keeping README files up-to-date. Clear documentation makes it easier for others (and yourself) to understand and use the code in the future. #orangemelons #melonheads #itvitamins #itsolutions

At Callibrity, we're all about fostering a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. Recently, team members Joshua Marotti and Dillon Courts shared some invaluable insights on the importance of collaborative coding, and we couldn't agree more! "Don't code in a vacuum." “Writing software, especially in large organizations with legacy implementations, is a social activity by necessity. There is no way you can be familiar with all the idiosyncrasies of that system and organization. It is imperative that you socialize not only your solutions, but also your problems. And not only with your team, but also those outside your team. This provides an enormous amount of value for you and your organization. Someone may have already solved your problem. Someone may have tried to solve that problem and run into a new set of problems. Someone may also need to solve that problem, and now you can work together on a solution, considering additional points of view. This approach will contribute to improving the engineering culture of your organization. There will be less duplication, less silos, more collaboration, and higher quality solutions. Finally, it will improve your career prospects. People want to work with collaborators, and this socialization will bring visibility to you and your work.” #Collaboration #ContinuousLearning #Coding

I get asked all the time why we put such a big emphasis on team building at BandaPixels. It's not rocket science, really. Great software is born from great teams. While our developers are undoubtedly skilled, it's the chemistry, the synergy between the team that really drives results. Most of the time, we don't just provide our clients with a single developer; we offer a whole team. To achieve our clients' goals and deliver maximum value, the entire crew must function effectively. It's like in sports – you can have all the stars, but if they can't play together, it's a losing game. That's why we focus on building both individual skills and team spirit. We want everyone to learn, grow, and support each other. People who can bounce ideas off each other, challenge each other and lift each other up. Because at the end of the day, it's the perfect mix of talent and teamwork that scores us those epic project wins. #softwaredevelopment #teamwork #development #coding #developers #teambuilding #collaboration