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This is going to be a great hackathon!

I'm using Docker on a daily basis and sometimes it's frustrating to have the need to "restart it" for some reason. Maybe it's time to build my own one? :)

Everything that we build as engineers, we build for someone to use. There is always going to be an end user for us. The end users can be non-tech people or they can also be other engineers.

It’s really important to try to deeply understand them and put ourselves in their shoes. That’s how we can create great solutions for them.

A lot of people may be thinking of what exactly does a CTO do? Well, there is not one universal answer to that. What the CTO is doing heavily depends on the business and the size of the organization.

Also, every situation is different. Finding out what brings the most value to the business → that’s what the CTO should be focusing on.

The way we approach making changes and embracing them can really make or break the organization. Doing it the right way will ensure that the organization thrives, on the opposite side, doing it the wrong way can cause a lot more problems than benefits.

What are your thoughts?

What makes you a good developer, will not necessarily make you a good manager. There are different skill sets needed to excel in one or the other. As you grow more and more as a developer, you need to find challenges for yourself.

Especially when you are a senior for some time. Management is a different skillset that you need to develop and can be a great next step. In this article, I share my story from IC (individual contributor) to manager.

One of the first things that is important to define when joining a new organization is the tech strategy. If there is no tech strategy present already, it’s very important to start working on it. As you know, if you don’t have a plan, you plan to fail.

If there is a strategy present already, review it thoroughly and adjust it based on your findings. When doing this, it’s very important to keep in mind what makes the most sense for the business and your team.