Podcast: Play in new window | Download (47.8MB) | Embed
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | RSS | More
Some companies have bad environments for developers and some have developer environments that may work for some people but not others. As an interviewee you need to be paying attention during an interview for signs that the business may not be the right place for you. This also shows alertness in the interview.
Podcast: Play in new window | Download (49.9MB) | Embed
Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Email | RSS | More
Death Marches are typically characterized by heavy turnover, burnout, and timelines that are too aggressive to actually meet. They usually come about though poor management or a disconnect between developers and other departments like sales. Rapid growth may also lead to a death march. Growth of the team or growth of the company if it is a startup.
