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How to be a Good Software Engineer with Kelsey Hightower



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How to be a good software engineer? Check out this talk I had with Kelsey Hightower where we discussed some great insights about work, life, career, etc. We also touched upon topics such as imposter syndrome, leadership, management, asking good questions and more.

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Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:54 What defines a good software engineer
2:46 Right approach to learn
5:39 How to apply your knowledge
10:25 How to stay updated with tech
12:26 What if one isn’t aware of their interests
14:15 Skills to be good at
18:14 How to scope tasks and manage time
22:31 How to execute a plan
24:48 How to set expectations
29:32 How to deal with imposter syndrome
32:15 How to write good emails
34:45 Direction of communication
37:23 How to ask meaningful questions
39:26 How to run a good meeting
41:49 Giving and receiving feedback
45:36 How to show leadership capabilities
48:17 Current trends in tech
50:32 How to assess yourself
53:02 An advice for 20 year old self
54:43 What is minimalism
57:00 Kelsey’s favourite books
58:40 Closing remarks
59:05 Outro

#career #leadership #podcast
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Management
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