Context switching is one of the biggest hidden productivity killers in engineering teams. It slows progress, increases mistakes, and leads to frustration. Reducing it helps engineers focus and produce better work.
Hiring great engineers is about more than just technical skills. Communication, ownership, adaptability, and a learning mindset are just as critical to building a strong, collaborative, and balanced team.
Technical debt is unavoidable, but managing it well ensures that teams can continue shipping features without being slowed down by past decisions. The key is balancing technical debt reduction with feature development.
One of the biggest challenges in software teams is ensuring that engineers and non-technical stakeholders understand each other. Strong collaboration between both sides leads to better products, smoother execution, and a more aligned team.
Retrospectives should be one of the most valuable meetings in an agile team, but many teams struggle to make them effective. When done right, retros foster open discussions, lead to actionable improvements, and drive continuous growth.
Andre Collin
