Published Jul 25, 2022

Soft deletion, obscure data structures, driving away your best engineers, a blog platform for hackers & moar RSS

Delve into engineering dynamics as Podge O’Brien humorously reveals how to inadvertently drive away top talent, while Jerod Santo and guests examine the paradoxes of soft deletion, the underestimated power of project estimation discussions, and the enduring relevance of RSS in the digital age.

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Soft deletion, obscure data structures, driving away your best engineers, a blog platform for hackers & moar RSS

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Engineering ManagementPodge O’Brien humorously explores strategies that inadvertently demotivate engineering teams, leading to high attrition rates. Jerod Santo shares insights on systemic issues and the importance of adaptability in fostering positive change.

Engineering Management

Project EstimationsMat Ryer shares insights on the value of estimation sessions, emphasizing their role in fostering team communication and collaboration. He suggests that while the estimates themselves may be dispensable, the discussions they prompt are invaluable for project success.

Project Estimations

Soft DeletionJerod Santo and Mat Ryer explore the complications of soft deletion in database management. They discuss how this practice can lead to inefficiencies and unnecessary complexity in software systems.

Soft Deletion

RSS TechnologyThe discussion shifts to the enduring relevance of RSS, a technology often declared dead yet repeatedly reborn. Jerod Santo reflects on its cycles of resurgence and its continued significance in the digital world.

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