Accidental complexity can sink projects and empower “complexity merchants” who profit from confusing systems. Chris and Amy discuss how this happens, its real costs, and practical strategies engineers and leaders can use to build simplicity and deliver value. Learn to spot the signs!
Tackle B2B SaaS complexity with opinionated frameworks. Learn how they hide complexity and boost developer velocity. Discover the trade-offs, from embracing internals to the “paved path” fallacy, and the critical role of security.
Explore the distinct characteristics of complex systems versus merely complicated ones. Learn practical strategies from Google SRE experience, including decision frameworks, smart metrics, out-of-the-box thinking, and essential engineering practices to thrive in intricate tech environments.
Are you building an infinite garden or shipping bullet points? Discover the subtle yet critical difference between perpetual activity and genuine accomplishment in large tech companies. You’ll learn how to make your impact visible and declare victory on your projects, ensuring your work truly lands with leadership.
Dive into the counterintuitive wisdom of software engineering’s unwritten rules. From why adding engineers can slow you down to the bizarre logic of internet corrections and feature creep, Chris and Amy unpick 13 “laws” that shape the tech world—and your daily grind. Learn how these paradoxes silently dictate project timelines and team dynamics.
Tired of chasing scale? This episode unpacks why true software engineering growth isn’t just about hitting millions of users. Discover overlooked areas like mentoring, documentation, security, and more that can rocket your career, even if your server count doesn’t.
Ready to level up your software projects? Discover the critical steps to truly owning what you build. Learn how to gather context, nail your solutions, and build feedback loops that accelerate your growth and ship features users love.