121. Quick update on Scaling Fast, my next book (swizec.com)
Your goal is not to write a book, it's to change how your reader thinks
122. These 3 alerts catch the most issues (swizec.com)
Here's a few alerts I've found unreasonably effective over time
123. What makes a senior engineer (swizec.com)
The base expectation for engineers is that you don't just build whatever you're asked.
124. A few more thoughts on mentoring (swizec.com)
Wanted to share a few more thoughts on my mentoring philosophy and answer questions that readers asked
125. Cursor background agents in Slack changed my workflow (swizec.com)
a couple weeks ago Cursor launched a Slack integration and ... wow. First time I can say AI *changed* my workflow
126. My mentoring philosophy (swizec.com)
Yesterday I had lunch with a newly promoted lead and realized I have opinions on mentoring engineers. Here they are.
127. TechLeadConf 2025 in September (swizec.com)
Dive into rapid tech team growth at TechLeadConf 2025, featuring lessons from Swizec's experience with Plasmidsaurus's explosive expansion. Explore tech debt, AI, and leadership insights from industry experts.
128. It's like surfing (swizec.com)
The weird thing about engineering management is that you feel kinda useless. Yet if you stop, projects stop.
129. Why utils are bad, an example (swizec.com)
Last week we ran into the perfect example of how utils-based code will smack you over the face at the worst moment. So much time wasted
131. 3 sticky insights from 3 eng management books (swizec.com)
Ever feel like your brain is blended and you can't even keep up with the things you're learning? Me too. But the good shit stays.
132. Software architecture IS Conway's Law (swizec.com)
Can you even have architecture before there's a team?
133. You're a business (swizec.com)
Quick thought from a conversation with friends