Ask HN: What can set one up for success in a Tech lead role
Inspired from the thread - https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=14726130 where OP`s question was geared towards on how to prepare for a engineering manager position.
In a similar vein, wanted to get a discussion started on things that make one stand out as a technical lead of a team:
1. Things you wish you knew in the initial phases of your Tech lead career.
2. What are somethings that can set one up for success in the role.
3. What are the general expectations for this role - this might vary from company to company but what are the overall tenants that hold true irrespective. For ex: At my current as a tech lead you are expected to know the ins/out of the tech of the product, resource allocation, participate/influence the tech design etc.
4. And how would you recommend one prepare for a Tech lead interview.
Looking for a fruitful discussion not limited to the above points.
In a similar vein, wanted to get a discussion started on things that make one stand out as a technical lead of a team:
1. Things you wish you knew in the initial phases of your Tech lead career.
2. What are somethings that can set one up for success in the role.
3. What are the general expectations for this role - this might vary from company to company but what are the overall tenants that hold true irrespective. For ex: At my current as a tech lead you are expected to know the ins/out of the tech of the product, resource allocation, participate/influence the tech design etc.
4. And how would you recommend one prepare for a Tech lead interview.
Looking for a fruitful discussion not limited to the above points.
Thanks!