Life in Tech

A hybrid work model may ease the transition of returning to in-person work.

Jacob Kaplan-Moss has tips for how and when to make a wild guess in terms of estimating timelines for software projects.

Stephanie Overby offers tips to make your video calls less awkward and more productive.

Tom Limoncelli explains how low-context DevOps can improve productivity and lower barriers that stand in the way of success.

Sage Sharp explains how to craft an effective apology.

Learn how to adapt your leadership style to cultivate resilience and effectively manage an array of challenges.

Jacob Kaplan-Moss explores frequently asked software engineering interview questions and explains why they’re important.

Mary Poppendieck explains why throughput and capacity are key metrics for software development.

Safia Abdalla explains how good record keeping can make meetings feel more useful and fulfilling.

SRE Alice Goldfuss explains how her career path grew out of boredom and exploration.

These simple steps are aimed at helping you approach everyday activities with a measure of calm.

Thomas Limoncelli recounts an incident at Bell Labs in the 1990s that taught him a valuable lesson.