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What the end of Section 174 means for software developer hiring
New US law brings in significant tax changes, which could change the face of hiring.
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How to hire force multipliers (not 10x engineers)
Long heralded as the “brilliant jerks” of tech, their damage can run deep when it comes to team culture. Hire a force multiplier instead.
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In partnership with Vercel
How to maintain a codebase – when everyone can code
Learn how to maintain platform performance with machine-first observability, enabling AI agents to monitor and repair production systems.
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Meta and the great DEI rollback
Once an emblem of inclusivity, Meta has officially joined tech’s anti-DEI bandwagon.

November 3 & 4, 2025
LeadDev Berlin agenda is live! 🙌
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31 smart questions to ask in a software engineering interview
Interviews are a two-way street, don’t waste the opportunity to ask these smart questions.
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De-coding the technical interview process: Emma Bostian in conversation
What if you had a cheat code for acing technical interviews?

Inclusive hiring is not a checkmark
Inclusion is the foundation of creating a level playing field for employees with all backgrounds to be heard, to be challenged, and to have an impact.

Retaining Your People After the Tech Boom
Discover how to retain talent during staff reductions by leading with empathy, building trust, and understanding employees’ motivators in times of economic and industry change.

What is the role of the engineering manager in the hiring process?
How can time-strapped engineering managers juggle hiring responsibilities alongside their day to day?

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