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How DX Core 4 aims to unify developer productivity frameworks
Can it bring together DORA, SPACE, and DevEx, to help inform diverse stakeholders?
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Why 70% of engineers avoid measuring lines of code
And four other key findings from the 2024 LeadDev Engineering Team Performance report.
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Will AI replace the agile coach?
Agile coaches are already using generative AI tools to help with key rituals and go deeper, quicker.
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Is agile manifesting or preventing AI adoption?
In the rush to adopt AI, many organizations have forgotten – or conveniently overlooked – the fundamentals of agile software delivery.
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Why everyone’s suddenly talking about AI agents
What exactly are AI agents and how are they different from AI assistants?
Editor’s picks
What is an engineering manager? Taking the step up
This fulfilling role takes you a step beyond a lead engineer. Find out how to best showcase your skills to land it.
London • June 16 & 17, 2025
A festival of engineering leadership
Essential reading
On our Engineering Manager playlist
The Manager’s Path: Camille Fournier in conversation
A guide for tech leaders navigating growth and change.
Things I got wrong when preparing for my first Engineering Manager role
Ferit Topcu shares his own experiences in this transition, the errors I made, and how I overcame them.
What we talk about when we talk about leadership
Exploring key leadership themes from years in tech, this talk offers guidance and practical strategies to help engineers become the leaders they want to be.
On-call revolution: Building a culture of ownership and collaboration
Discover how innovative on-call rotations empower developers, foster team collaboration, and reduce complexity, creating a cohesive, ownership-driven culture that enhances service quality.
Managing authentically across levels
Learn how to manage engineers at all levels with practical tips for adapting your style to support growth and foster a thriving, high-performing engineering team.
A festival of engineering leadership
London • June 16 & 17, 2025
More for Engineering managers
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Why you shouldn’t move fast and break things
It’s an oft-repeated motto within the industry – but a severely limited way to build good software.
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Build a productive code review culture
Code reviews can be tense and stressful if done incorrectly. Avoid bikeshedding and set good cultural standards with these nine simple steps.
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Tech hiring might finally be bouncing back
Say it quietly, but there are signs of stabilization in the tech hiring market.
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5 questions to ask when buying a feature management tool
Helping you assess the best tools in the market.
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5 signs you’re ready for feature management and experimentation
Are you ready to take the next step?
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Content sponsored by Swarmia
Introducing engineering metrics to your organization
Picking the right software developer metrics isn’t as easy as it sounds.
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How to give feedback without killing morale
Instilling a culture of free-flowing feedback between team members is difficult but not impossible.
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Engineering leadership is not just about code
If you’re looking to move into an engineering leadership position, you’ll have to do more than brush up on code!
Videos for Engineering managers
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Challenges in transforming a multicultural local-only company to a remote-first
Felipe Furlan discusses the most significant challenges and the strategies we use to overcome them. I will also discuss the advantages and disadvantages of such a strategy.
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Facilitating Software Architecture: Andrew Harmel-Law in conversation
How can you ensure architects and development teams are working towards the same goal?
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You will ship your org chart: understanding organization structure tradeoffs
Adam Berman talks about how your organization structure has a big impact on your workflows. Learn how to bolster your approach to drive more efficient product development.