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I’m Worried About Junior Developers
A bleak job market, rising expectations, and AI disruption are crushing junior devs. Here’s what it means—and what we can do about it.
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Ben Stankich — Mar 31, 2025Designing for an Anxious Generation
Learn how software creators can develop more ethical UX patterns that respect users' time and mental health in an era of digital anxiety.
Nick Walsh — Feb 20, 2025Finding the Funds for Developers
Your idea is solid, but finding “MVP money” is a sticking point for many startups. Learn how to fund the first round of development help.
- Nick Walsh — Sep 30, 2024
Software Triage
When translating software needs, you should apply software triage. Learn the challenges behind decisions of *what* to do and *how* to do it.
- Nick Walsh — Jul 31, 2024
Starting a Design System (Without Overthinking It)
A design system is an impactful thing for your software, but it doesn’t have to be daunting to start. Learn more about getting a design system off the ground.
Ayana Campbell Smith — Jul 18, 2024Helping Users Hate UI Updates a Little Less
Software UI updates are an unavoidable constant. The key for designers? Get ahead of any change aversion and avoid common design backlash. Learn how.
- Nick Walsh — Apr 30, 2024
How Organization Size Influences Developers’ Decision-Making
The right tech decisions for a small and large company simply aren’t equal. Learn about how scale plays directly into software developers’ decision-making.
- Nick Walsh — Mar 27, 2024
Lies Developers Tell: What Your Team’s Status Updates Really Mean
Communication problems in software development are common. Find out how to interpret status updates and attain a clearer read of your project's standing.
- Nick Walsh — Feb 13, 2024
What New Developers Need to Develop
What do new engineers need to develop? Learn the skills developers still need to learn as they seek to shed that “junior” designation.
- Ayana Campbell Smith — Jan 17, 2024
Designing a User Interface for Critical Tasks
All online tasks do not carry the same weight. Find out how to design a good user interface for critical tasks in everyday life.
- Nick Walsh — Dec 18, 2023
Picking a SaaS Product is Tougher Than Ever
If you are researching 3rd party SaaS platforms or products, look no further for assistance. Learn the ins and outs of how to choose a right-fit system.
- Nick Walsh — Nov 8, 2023
Hard-Won Wrong Opinions on Software
In software development, opinions and preferences are plenty. Learn why reevaluation is the key to success and which “truths” may need unlearning.
- Ayana Campbell Smith — Oct 18, 2023
3 Design Exercises to Drive Your Software Discovery Process
The software discovery process is key to the success of any project. Learn about 3 interactive design exercises that will help your team thrive.