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Naming software developer rolesJunior developer. Senior engineer. The titles don’t mean much any more.Jan 8, 2017Jan 8, 2017
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Negotiating salary: a developer HOWTOIn Wellington, New Zealand, the majority of developer salaries I’ve seen range from $50,000 to $140,000. It’s a huge range, and humans—also…Oct 19, 2016Oct 19, 2016
Building a great culture in your tech teamAsk many people to explain what a great work culture looks like, and they’ll look at you as if to say “you know… a great culture!” And then…Oct 17, 20161Oct 17, 20161
