Tag: communication
All the articles with the tag "communication".
The Rock Tumbler
Some feedback is easy to act on. Other feedback takes work to process. That work might be the point.
High-Bandwidth Communication
Why do some conversations click while others fall flat? Using the language of networking to understand human connection, trust, and saying what you mean.
Providing Effective Feedback to Engineers
Joining an experienced team can make every review comment feel presumptuous. How I get more comfortable offering feedback and asking questions.
Getting Unstuck
What I try when I'm stuck, how I explain the problem when asking for help, and what to do when nobody knows the answer yet.
The Princess and the Pea
A routine 45-minute wait became two minutes when I questioned it. Why staying sensitive to small frustrations can reveal worthwhile fixes.
Don't Bake a Cake
A finished design can be hard to change. Showing the alternatives and decisions along the way gives reviewers a chance to help shape it.
More Code Review Best Practices
What I changed about code reviews after three more years: automate style checks, point out good work, offer context, and watch the tone.
Refactoring Analogies
A trash pile, a tube of toothpaste, and two moving trains: three ways I think about improving legacy code and keeping rewrites manageable.
How to Prepare for Talks
How I prepare a technical talk: write about the topic, choose a few takeaways, sketch slides, and rehearse aloud before the talk feels ready.
Code Review Best Practices
What I look for in a code review, from design and duplication to tests, and how I discuss changes with the person who wrote them.