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Time Management

Simon Willison shares his expertise on managing event times, highlighting the complexities involved in storing time data for events. He emphasizes the importance of capturing the original user's intent when scheduling events, rather than relying solely on UTC, which can lead to errors due to time zone changes and political shifts. Willison advises that storing the intended time ensures consistency and accuracy when users edit their events later 1.

My strong recommendation here is that the most important thing to record is the original user's intent. If they said the event is happening at 6pm, store that.

--- Simon Willison

This approach helps prevent the common issue of attendees arriving at incorrect times, which can be a major problem for event organizers 1.

   

Manager Mistakes

Matheus Lima offers valuable advice for new managers transitioning from individual contributor roles, addressing common pitfalls they may encounter. He identifies six typical mistakes, including reluctance to delegate, equating team size with success, and succumbing to imposter syndrome. Lima's insights aim to support new managers in navigating this challenging transition 1.

Reflecting on my first couple years as an engineering manager, I realized that the lessons I learned are not unique to me. Many new managers face similar experiences.

--- Matheus Lima

By sharing his experiences, Lima hopes to connect with and guide others through this demanding career step 1.