/Doug Turnbull

Preferring Throwaway Code Over Design Docs tl;dr: Instead of relying on detailed design docs before coding, the author advocates for "coding binges" - creating messy prototype code in draft PRs to explore solutions, getting early feedback, and then gradually refactoring into clean, production-ready PRs. Design docs still have their place, but hands-on coding often reveals problems and solutions that design docs can't predict.

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Stop Avoiding Conflict On Your Teams tl;dr: “Can you give some space for everyone to have voice in the conflict? Can you create a space where you set up ground rules for conflict i.e. attacking the problem, not people. Can you maximize also “caring personally” dimension that gives air to the quiet voices? Can you encourage the employees who often come to complain 1-1, but struggle to speak up in group meetings?”

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Your Company Needs Junior Devs tl;dr: “Coaching junior employees becomes its own force multiplier for innovating at scale. It’s not about the added labor, it’s about a psychologically safe culture that values teaching and learning, and the innovation that this unlocks.”

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