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At some point in my software engineering/leadership career, it became evident that I was expected to have Impostor Syndrome. Indeed, it became clear that all underrepresented people in tech were expected to have Impostor Syndrome. I noticed this mostly in groups of women where especially the younger women would talk…
I'll be looking for a new job soon, readers! And this has been cause for some reflection. In Emeryville, CA, there is an "international...
In this post, I describe the phenomenon of the so-called expert beginner -- someone with mediocre skill who thinks he's an expert.
Better hiring leads to better work environments, less turnover, and more innovation and productivity. When you understand the limitations and pitfalls of the job interview, you improve your chances of hiring the best possible person for your needs.
One of the unspoken areas about software development is building usable software.
People are amazing creatures. When discussing a complex issue, they are able to keep multiple independentarguments in their heads, the pieces of supporting a...
The number of people who majored in computer science in the US isn't much higher in 2015 than in 2005. Why do so few students major in computer science?
I've struggled with some side projects and had success with others. In this post, I'll focus on the actions and adjustments that have worked for me.
A bit more than four years ago I started the xi-editor project. Now I have placed it on the back burner (though there is still some activity from the open source community). The original goal was to deliver a very high quality editing experience. To this end, the project spent a rather large number of “novelty…
How to use OKRs for personal goal setting and tracking your progress
I wrote for The Onion News Network for exactly four weeks. Here's what I learned.
Alas, our minds automatically fill in gaps and cover over mistakes when we read.
People have been comparing software components to LEGO blocks for a couple decades. We should be able to assemble applications by snapping together modular components, just like LEGOs. There has been progress, but for the most part we haven't realized the promise LEGO-style software development. Integrating two…
OS X is retired, but fortunately, its legacy appears to live on in macOS 11.0.
Not a lot is written about being a female founder and CEO. I used to believe that my journey as a startup founder was the same as any other founder's experience, regardless of gender, in that it is...
President Stanley asked me this afternoon for my resignation. I do not agree with his decision, as serious issues of academic freedom and fr...
UPDATE June 18, 2020 at 10:24 PM EST: I have made contact with a human at Apple after they reached to me via Resolution Center. We are working on solving the issues, and while I have not been told “yes, your account will not be terminated”, I believe in good faith we will work something out. Yes, the issue was my…
My thoughts on coding, ego and attention. How I learned to get out of my own way by learning about this link between ego and attention.
Ruminations on outsourcing our values
A guide to scaling product & engineering teams from $0 to past $100M ARR
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Have you ever been curious about how Software engineering within SpaceX works? I did some research and compiled my notes in this article. There are also some…
