Growing as Makers

Most Recent

Growing as Makers

Cutting the Ends Off the Roast

Don't be afraid to ask, "Why am I doing this?" and "Why am I doing it this way?" Otherwise, you'll miss the opportunity to make things better.

Growing as Makers

6 Questions that Keep Your Team Engaged During Remote Meetings

Keep people engaged, avoid awkward pauses, and make your remote meetings more conversational by asking these six questions.

Growing as Makers

3 Career Lessons from 20 Years as a Developer

You don't need a title to lead or to change your company for the better. Trust yourself, and don't be afraid to step out with good ideas.

Growing as Makers

Using Mind Maps for Technical Planning and Writing

Do you find yourself stuck when starting on a technical challenge or piece of writing? A mind map can you get your thoughts in order.

Growing as Makers

Networking Opportunities for Atomic Interns & Employees

I believe the connections one makes at Atomic and in our sphere of influence will be deeper and more meaningful than one could get at a large company.

Growing as Makers

4 Fun Twitter Handles that Teach Coding

Finding a community of fun, passionate developers and accessible educational resources on Twitter really helped me understand and find my place in the industry.

Growing as Makers

5 Principles that Have Guided Me Through My Twenties

After spending nearly all of my 20s at a software consultancy, I’ve started to recognize a core set of principles that I think could help all software professionals.

Growing as Makers

Explore the World! Take a Code Vacation

Take time to get away from the codebases you use every day and explore something new. You'll recharge, get inspired, and expand your horizons.

Growing as Makers

How I Stayed Focused & Motivated While Working Solo

While working alone was less than ideal, I was able to make the best of it by leaning on others for collaboration and by consciously managing my time.

Growing as Makers

Stop Trying to Optimize Your New Developers!

New developers can only learn so many things at once, and they need to tackle high-value skills first. Optimizing their workflow can — and should! — wait.

Growing as Makers

Strategies for Remote Mentorship

Mentoring (and being mentored) while working remotely requires a high level of communication. It’s challenging, but it's well worth it for both parties.

Growing as Makers

Remote Onboarding: Lessons from a Summer Shoveling Manure

Onboarding remotely is difficult and stressful. But if we can stay flexible, work together, and pay attention to our environments, we can make it easier.

The Software Life category

Other Categories

Keep up with our latest posts.