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Why Skills Might Be the Most Important AI Concept of 2026
We taught AI to talk, code, and reason. But something is still missing between models and real work. In 2026, skills may become the layer that finally makes AI reliable inside teams.
Tijn van Daelen••6m
Automating Releases with GitHub Actions
Manual releases waste 20+ hours per engineer per month. GitHub Actions turns release drudgery into push-button deployments that scale with your team.
Alex van der Meer••6m
Balancing Feature Delivery and Tech Debt for Sustainable Velocity
If shipping features always wins over code health, your roadmap will eventually stall. Sustainable velocity comes from treating technical debt as a first-class investment, not a side quest.
Tijn van Daelen••15m
Cursor Shortcuts and Snippets Every Dev Should Use
You're already using Cursor, but are you moving at full speed? These battle-tested shortcuts and snippets cut through the noise and deliver real efficiency gains for devs who demand more from their editor.
Tijn van Daelen••6m
Branch Strategies That Actually Work for Growing GitHub Teams
Branch chaos is not a developer problem, it is a systems problem. The right GitHub branch strategy turns random conflicts and broken pipelines into a predictable shipping rhythm.
Tijn van Daelen••12m
How to Use GitHub CODEOWNERS to Prevent Merge Conflicts
Merge conflicts kill momentum. GitHub CODEOWNERS turns chaotic reviews into clear ownership that prevents them before they happen.
Tijn van Daelen••7m
Why Selling Software Development Is Harder Than Ever (And How the Best Devshops Win Trust)
Selling software development used to be about skills and rates. Today it is about trust, proof, and predictability. This article breaks down why devshops struggle to win deals and what actually works.
Tijn van Daelen••9m
Credibility in the Age of Vibe-Coded Startups
AI made it possible to ship a startup in a weekend. It also made it harder than ever to tell what is real. This is about the coming credibility gap, and why serious teams should prepare now.
Tijn van Daelen••7m
Onboarding and Knowledge Sharing in Distributed Engineering Teams
Why does onboarding still feel broken in remote teams, and why does critical knowledge keep disappearing? A deep look at how modern engineering teams can onboard faster, share context better, and avoid repeating the same mistakes.
Tijn van Daelen••8m
How to Run Agile Ceremonies Effectively in Remote Engineering Teams
Standups, planning, reviews, retros. Agile ceremonies still matter in distributed teams, but only if they are run with intent. This is how high-performing engineering leaders make them work remotely.
Tijn van Daelen••6m
Vibe Coding Is a Dead End for Real Apps
AI-assisted coding feels fast until you measure it. Teams slow down, review queues grow, and the real challenge becomes understanding what changed and why. Here's how to keep control.
Alex van der Meer••17m
The AI Productivity Promise vs. Reality
Everyone's throwing AI tools at engineering teams. But here's what the data actually shows about productivity.
Alex van der Meer••12m
15 AI Tools Every Engineering Team Should Know in 2025
From code generation to testing automation, here's what actually works for modern engineering teams.
Alex van der Meer••10m
How to Actually Measure Your Remote Engineering Team
Traditional productivity tracking fails spectacularly for remote engineering teams. Here's what actually works.
Alex van der Meer••12m
Your Engineering Team is Drowning in Busywork. Here's the Fix.
Engineering is broken, and it's not the engineers' fault.
Gijs van de Nieuwegiessen••14m
Strategic Career Development for Software Engineers: Mastering the Path to Growth
Learn proven strategies to advance your software engineering career through deliberate skill development, strategic visibility, and career planning that will help you stand out in today's competitive tech landscape.
Alex van der Meer••22m
How to Maximize Engineer Motivation: Science-Backed Strategies for Engineering Leaders
Discover research-backed techniques to boost developer motivation, productivity, and retention through meaningful work, autonomy, and growth opportunities that truly engage your engineering team.
Alex van der Meer••15m
The Impact of Focus Time on Software Quality: Why Uninterrupted Work Matters
Discover how dedicated focus time significantly improves software quality, reduces bugs, and enhances developer satisfaction. Learn practical strategies to implement focus time in your development team.
Alex van der Meer••12m
Mastering Google Calendar: The Complete Guide for Modern Teams
Discover how to transform Google Calendar from a basic scheduling tool into a productivity powerhouse. Learn advanced features, automation techniques, and best practices for team coordination that most users never discover.
Alex van der Meer••15m
Mastering GitHub: Essential Tips for Modern Development Teams
Discover how to leverage GitHub's full potential with advanced techniques for workflows, code reviews, and collaboration that will transform your development process and increase team productivity.
Alex van der Meer••14m
Mastering Jira for Engineering Teams: From Basics to Advanced Strategies
A comprehensive guide to maximizing productivity with Jira, including best practices for workflow customization, common pitfalls to avoid, and advanced automation techniques to streamline your development process.
Alex van der Meer••15m
Mastering Linear: How to Optimize Your Team's Project Management Experience
Explore the strengths and limitations of Linear.app as a project management tool, discover advanced features and workflows, and learn how to integrate it with other tools to maximize your team's productivity.
Alex van der Meer••13m
Managing Teams Across Different Time Zones: Building Cohesive Global Collaboration
Discover proven strategies for leading distributed teams across multiple time zones, fostering productivity and connection despite geographical separation. Learn how to build asynchronous workflows, establish effective communication norms, and create an inclusive culture that thrives regardless of location.
Alex van der Meer••14m
How to Reduce Non-Coding Time for Engineers: Maximizing Development Productivity
Discover proven strategies to minimize administrative overhead, streamline meetings, and optimize workflows so your engineering team can spend more time writing code and delivering value.
Alex van der Meer••13m
Slack for Engineering Teams: Maximizing Communication While Minimizing Distractions
Learn how to optimize Slack for engineering productivity, including channel strategies, integration best practices, and automation techniques that balance collaboration with focused work time.
Alex van der Meer••14m