Ben Linders

1 week ago | infoq.com | Ben Linders

A rigid hierarchical dynamic between senior and junior software engineers can stifle innovation, discourage fresh perspectives, and create barriers to collaboration. According to Beth Anderson, senior engineers can actively learn from their junior counterparts. She suggests creating an environment of mutual growth, psychological safety, and continuous learning. Beth Anderson spoke about how senior software engineers can learn from juniors at QCon London.

2 weeks ago | infoq.com | Ben Linders

Quality Assurance Engineers can evolve into artificial intelligence (AI) strategists, guiding AI-driven test execution while focusing on strategic decisions. According to Victor Ionascu, rather than replacing testing roles, AI can enhance them by predicting defects, automating test maintenance, and refining risk-based testing. This human-AI collaboration is crucial for maintaining quality in increasingly complex software systems.

2 weeks ago | infoq.com | Ben Linders

As their organization grew, Thiago Ghisi’s work as director of engineering shifted from being hands-on in emergencies to designing frameworks and delegating decisions. He suggested treating changes as experiments, documenting reorganizations, and using a wave-based communication approach to gather feedback, ensuring people feel heard and invested. This iterative process helps create sustainable growth and fosters buy-in from the team.

2 weeks ago | infoq.com | Ben Linders

原文リンク(2025-03-13) コーディングの規約とガイドラインに従うことでコードの一貫性が向上するが、運用を誤ると残念な結果につながることがある。 Arne Mertz氏は、規約やガイドラインの採用範囲をソフトウェア開発者で選択し、逸脱箇所を明確に文書化しておくことを提案している。こうすることで、開発者同士がコミュニティや日々の仕事の中でエクスペリアンスを議論でき、不必要で煩雑な書類作業に煩わされることなく、コラボレーションの促進やコード品質の向上を目指すことができる。 Arne Mertz氏が、NDC Tech Townでコーディングの規約とガイドラインをテーマに講演した。 コーディングの規約とガイドラインは開発者の共同作業を促進し、より一貫性のある質の高いコード生成を可能にする。 しかしながら、運用を誤ると真逆の結果に陥ることがある。コードの可読性や最適性に問題が生じるほか、ときには間違った対処法になりかねない。詳細は、Mertz氏がInfoQの記事『 how to use programming rules and...

3 weeks ago | infoq.com | Ben Linders

A strong public brand helps software engineers in job transitions and creates opportunities, while an internal brand builds credibility within your company. In his talk about building your personal brand as a software engineer at QCon San Francisco, Pablo Fredrikson shared a story about how he helped a team struggling with a service issue, ultimately helping to improve relationships. To build your brand, define your goals, take on visible projects, and be helpful.