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15 min read

Building Whole Humans, Not Just High-Performers: Growing Tech Teams in a Burnout Era

Stop treating developers like performance machines. Learn why whole human development creates sustainable high performance, reduces burnout, and builds better tech teams. Practical strategies for tech leaders who want results without breaking their people.
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11 min read

"Move Fast & Fix Things": Practical Ways Tech Leaders Can Build Ethical Teams Without Slowing Down

Practical ways tech leaders can build ethical, high-trust teams that increase speed rather than slow it down.
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12 min read

The Fractional CTO's Guide to Building Tech Teams at Early-Stage Startups

Practical guide for fractional CTOs to strategically hire, shape culture, and scale early teams without breaking momentum.
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8 - 12 min read

Struggling For Tech Direction? 10 Things Non-Technical Founders Should Know Before Hiring

A practical, no-fluff guide for non-technical founders to scope, evaluate, and sequence their first technical hires without wasting time or money.
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7 - 10 min read

Do You Really Need a Full-Time CTO? Here's the Truth About Fractional Leadership

Most early-stage startups don’t need a full-time CTO yet. Here’s a clear framework for when fractional leadership is the smarter, faster, and more cost-effective choice—and when to go full-time.
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10 min read

Mastering Claude Code - The Developer's AI Assistant

Learn how to use Claude Code to automate coding tasks, debug errors, optimize performance, and even maintain your applications autonomously. This guide explores key features, real-world applications, and the future potential of AI-powered coding assistants.
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10 min read

Beyond Code: Cultivating a Growth Mindset for Tech Leaders - Unlock Your Full Potential

Discover how adopting a growth mindset can elevate your leadership in tech. This article explores why mindset matters, how top leaders like Reed Hastings and Satya Nadella have embraced growth, and practical strategies to foster resilience, innovation, and continuous learning in your career. A must-read for tech leaders looking to stay ahead in an ever-evolving industry.
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4 - 6 min read

The Startup CTO's Playbook: Aligning Tech Roadmaps with Business Goals

Explore 'The Startup CTO's Playbook' by Shawn Mayzes, a guide to aligning technology roadmaps with business goals. Learn actionable strategies to drive innovation, streamline development, and ensure tech decisions fuel your startup's growth and success.
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11 min read

Level Up Your Skills: 5 Key Lessons from a Developer's Journey to Tech Leadership

As a developer, the path to tech leadership can feel like a daunting and uncharted territory. The transition from writing code to guiding teams, shaping strategies, and driving innovation requires a unique blend of technical expertise and leadership acumen.
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8 min read

Guide to DKIM Records for Gmail: Setup and Understanding

Learn how to set up and understand DKIM records for Gmail/Google Workspace. Step-by-step guide with technical explanations, troubleshooting tips, and best practices.
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4 - 6 min read

Why Your Startup Needs a Fractional CTO in 2024

Discover why hiring a fractional CTO in 2024 can transform your startup's growth. Learn how experienced tech leadership on a part-time basis can improve code quality, streamline development processes, and prevent costly mistakes, setting your company on the path to sustainable success.
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6 min read

The Fallacy of 'It Works on My Machine' - Why Code Fails in Production and How to Prevent It

Discover why code that works perfectly in a development environment often fails in production. Learn common pitfalls, including environment differences, concurrency issues, and performance limits, and explore best practices like defensive programming, comprehensive testing, and staging environments to ensure smooth transitions from development to production.
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11 min read

5 Must-Read Books for Startup Founders - Transform Your Leadership and Business Strategy

Explore five essential books that have shaped my journey as a startup founder. These reads offer invaluable lessons in leadership, product innovation, team management, and negotiation. Learn to take ownership, build user-centered products, set high standards, enhance efficiency, and master negotiation skills. Perfect for entrepreneurs looking to navigate the challenges of building and leading a successful startup.
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14 min read

API Consistency: Eloquent API Resources in Laravel

In this section, we will dive into the world of Laravel API resources and explore their significance in building robust and efficient APIs. By the end, you will have a clear understanding of what API resources are, the benefits they offer, and an introduction to Eloquent API resources.
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11 min read

Advanced CRUD Tutorial for Developers

Welcome to this Laravel CRUD tutorial. Before diving into creating, reading, updating, and deleting data in Laravel, it's important to understand what CRUD is and the Laravel framework itself.
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11 min read

First Things First in Laravel: Setting up your Local Environment

Before diving into Laravel beginner tutorials, it's important to understand what Laravel is and why you might choose to use it for your web development projects.
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8 min read

From Code to C-Suite: The Evolution of a Tech Leader

The transition from a software developer to a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is a journey many in the tech industry aspire to, yet it remains a path characterized by unique challenges and learning opportunities. It's a journey filled with unique challenges and profound learning opportunities. In this narrative, I share my personal journey, where I blended my technical acumen with strategic leadership.
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