Learn my time-tested 4-step method — Anyone who has worked with software knows defects are an inevitable part of the process. No matter how experienced you are or how well you have tested your code, something will always slip through the cracks. When I started my software career, I was always terrified of getting assigned a…

And how to fix the problems as a leader — One of the most crucial responsibilities of a leader is to help their employees achieve optimal performance. However, the task is easier said than done. Often managers struggle to understand why their employees are not meeting their performance expectations. Because of this lack of knowledge about why employees perform poorly…

Which side of the argument are you on? — There are a lot of discussions these days about whether software managers need to be good at coding. Some people say that it’s essential. Others say it’s not necessary. I believe if you are a technical manager directly managing developers, you need to be good at coding. I have seen…

Use the proven productivity tricks to grow faster in your career — Most software engineers feel like they are always running out of time. They never have enough hours in the day to get things done. They feel they need to spend more time working than others to be productive. However, the need for more time is never-ending. You need to find…

Understanding micromanagement as a positive leadership style — “the bothersome boss who second-guesses every decision a subordinate makes” — R. Wright, Strategies for Avoiding the Micro-Management trap We all know what micromanagement is. It’s that boss or colleague who hovers over our every move, checking and double-checking everything we do. And sometimes it can be really annoying. But…

Learn the traits to thrive in your personal and professional life — I have always been drawn to people who are humble. There is something about their quiet confidence that I find incredibly appealing. I have found these people tend to be the most successful in their careers. When I was growing up, my parents always taught me the importance of humility…

Habits you can easily practice to become a super effective programmer — Successful coders are a breed apart. They think differently, work differently, and their habits set them apart from the rest. Successful coders take pride in their work and constantly strive to enhance their skills. …

Simple things you should avoid doing as a developer. — You would think that being a software engineer is one of the most secure jobs globally, with so much demand for coders. But the sad reality is that developers can mess it up and get fired from their job. Often software engineers get into habits that are detrimental to their…

Take these eight actions to distinguish yourself from the competition — One of the primary mistakes that leaders today make, when called to lead, is spending most of their time and energy trying to improve things at the organizational level before ensuring that they have adequately addressed their own credibility at the individual, one-on-one, or team leadership levels. — Kenneth H…