Silas Reinagel - Extreme Software Engineering

Aug 16, 2022 - 6 minute read

The Cushy Job of an Engineering Leader

What does an engineering lead/manager actually do? Is it all just fake work to make a nicely colored calendar? Is it a cushy and lucrative gig? Are they overworked? Or perhaps it’s just the right amount of responsibility? Here’s an inside scoop on what engineering leaders are actually doing. (Spoiler alert: …never mind, I don’t want to spoil it… you’ll have to read the post). Read on to find out:

May 25, 2022 - 4 minute read

The Best Idea in Agile

Agile Software Development is something that has become massive. It’s been monetized, muddled, misunderstood, and misused. But there is one thing from the agile revolution that is a genuine leap forward and will likely long outlast everything else from agile. Read on to find out.

May 19, 2022 - 5 minute read

High-Performance ThreeJS - Page Startup Scripting

ThreeJS is a powerful technology that opens the door to many new web experiences. However, it’s not easy to optimize for performance. There are several articles detailing improving the runtime performance of ThreeJS, but remarkably few focus on initial page load performance. Here is my contribution to the body of knowledge.

May 4, 2022 - 5 minute read

Career Keystone - Communication

Great engineering requires visibility. People must know what you are creating and what problems are solved. If people don’t know about your work, it can’t impact the world. Communication skills are vital. Your communication skills are a force multiplier that will substantially increase your opportunities and world impact.