In this video, I dive into the transformative power of challenging and understanding requirements in software engineering. Inspired by Elon Musk’s approach to simplifying problems, I’ll show you how questioning requirements can lead to higher team performance, better predictability, and improved code quality. Learn how my team went from being mediocre to high-performing without changing the team members or working harder—just by refining our approach to requirements.
We’ll explore how to use sprint refinements effectively, understand the critical metrics in JIRA like mean cycle time and standard deviation, and build trust between engineering and product teams. Whether you’re a software engineer, engineering manager, or product owner, this video is packed with actionable insights that will help you improve your team’s efficiency and deliver better results.
Struggling with tech debt in your software engineering team? Are you asking yourself how to reduce technical debt? In this video, Michal, a Senior Engineering Manager, breaks down the true impact of tech debt and shares proven strategies to eliminate it for good. Discover how tech debt slows down your team’s productivity and learn actionable methods to tackle it, whether it’s in your code, design, or infrastructure. From understanding the root causes of tech debt to creating a business case for prioritizing it, this guide is essential for any engineering leader looking to grow their team and boost efficiency.
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