Tag: #communication
Writing on GPUs, LLMs, MLOps, Kubernetes — and mindset · 109 posts
Thinking Through Writing — Clarity Comes From the Page
Writing is not a tool for recording finished thoughts; it is a tool for producing them. Through concrete methods and routines — design docs, memos, the Feynman technique, writing in public — this essay shows how the act
2026-06-16 · 22 min read #culture#writing#thinking#productivity#learningThe Art of the S-Tier Demo — For Developers Who Build but Never Show
From why the PostHog How to demo essay struck a nerve, to the structure of an S-tier demo that opens with a 15-second hook, scenario scripting, demo-mode flags in code, and ten common failures with recovery lines. A prac
2026-06-12 · 22 min read #demo#communication#career#presentation#developer-productivityThe Craft of 1:1s and Feedback — A Practical Guide for Both ICs and Managers
How to turn ritualistic 1:1s into a real growth tool. Covers agenda templates, a 20-question manager library, a comparison of SBI, COIN and Radical Candor, five difficult-feedback scripts, and safe upward feedback phrasi
2026-06-12 · 18 min read #one-on-one#feedback#management#communication#cultureIT English & Japanese Phrases for Developers 2026 - Meetings, Code Reviews, PRs, Incidents, Standups, 1on1s Deep Dive
Practical phrasebook for Korean developers (and other ESL engineers) working in global IT in 2026, covering 21 scenarios: meetings, code reviews, PRs, incident response, 1on1s, standups, RFCs, postmortems, email, Slack,
2026-05-16 · 45 min read #english#it-english#it-japanese#business-english#business-japaneseWriting Great Tickets: The Craft of Issues for Humans and AI Agents
The ticket is the single highest-leverage written artifact in software. The anatomy of a great ticket, acceptance criteria as checkboxes, the 'one ticket = one reviewable PR' rule, bug and feature templates, and what mak
2026-05-14 · 22 min read #tickets#issues#writing#communication#ai-agentRealtime Web in 2026 — WebSocket vs SSE vs WebTransport vs WebRTC (and Why LLM Streaming Picked SSE)
The realtime web of 2026 is not a single-protocol era. WebSocket is still the workhorse for chat and multiplayer, but ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini stream tokens over SSE. WebTransport has landed in Chrome stable for game-
2026-05-14 · 21 min read #realtime-web#websocket#sse#webtransport#webrtcThe Complete Developer Writing Guide: Design Doc, RFC, Blog, Book, Conference Talk (2025)
80% of a Staff+ engineer's influence comes from writing, not code. Breaking down Google's Design Doc template, the RFC processes of Rust/Python/Node, the blogs of Julia Evans/Dan Luu/Stratechery, the O'Reilly/Manning pub
2026-04-15 · 17 min read #writing#design-doc#rfc#tech-blog#conference-talkThe Psychology of Relationships & Emotional Intelligence (EQ) Guide -- The Science of Better Relationships
How are healthy relationships built? From attachment theory and emotional intelligence to active listening, conflict resolution, and boundary setting.
2026-04-12 · 17 min read #culture#psychology#relationships#eq#emotional-intelligenceChildren's Language Acquisition & How to Tell Better Stories — Understanding the Fundamentals of Communication
How do babies learn to speak? From Chomsky's Universal Grammar to the 7 basic plots of storytelling. A deep exploration of the science of language acquisition and the art of narrative.
2026-04-11 · 14 min read #culture#language#storytelling#child-development#communicationHow to Build Your Vocabulary -- A Practical Guide to Richer Speech and Writing
Vocabulary is the foundation of thinking. A guide to scientifically proven vocabulary-building methods including reading strategies, transcription, etymology, and synonym expansion.
2026-04-11 · 14 min read #culture#vocabulary#korean#writing#communicationThe Art of Presentation, Persuasion, and Humor -- Secrets of Great Communicators
How to stop shaking during presentations, psychological techniques for persuading others, and how to use humor naturally. A comprehensive guide to communication skills.
2026-04-10 · 14 min read #culture#presentation#persuasion#humor#communicationLanguage Learning Motivation Guide for Developers: Technical English, Effective Methods, and Global Career
Everything about developer language learning! Technical English (code review/PR/issues/docs), effective methods (spaced repetition/immersion/shadowing), motivation strategies, preparing English for global companies, Japa
2026-03-25 · 20 min read #language-learning#english#motivation#developer-english#technical-englishTechnical Writing Guide for Developers: RFC, ADR, Blog, API Docs, and Documentation Culture
Everything about developer writing! RFC (Request for Comments), ADR (Architecture Decision Records), API documentation (OpenAPI), README, CHANGELOG, tech blog writing, diagramming (Mermaid/PlantUML), and documentation cu
2026-03-24 · 18 min read #technical-writing#documentation#rfc#adr#api-docsAI Role Behavioral Interview Complete Guide: Turning Experience into Weapons with STAR
Master behavioral questions in AI role interviews. STAR framework, Amazon LP mapping, 30 scenario answers, 50 Korean-English expression pairs, company-specific tips for Google, Meta, Anthropic, Amazon.
2026-03-23 · 29 min read #interview#behavioral#star-method#ai-careers#fdeMastering FDE Interviews: 50 Power Phrases and STAR Framework for Technical Customer-Facing Roles
Complete guide to articulating technical experience persuasively in FDE/Success Engineer interviews at OpenAI, Cohere, Palantir. STAR framework, 50 essential expressions, scenario-based answer templates, and common pitfa
2026-03-23 · 40 min read #interview#english#fde#forward-deployed-engineer#careerNegotiation Skills for Everyday Career Success
Negotiation isn't just for CEOs. From salary discussions to project timelines, you negotiate daily. Master Harvard's principles, tactical empathy, and BATNA thinking to advance your career.
2026-03-17 · 11 min read #soft-skills#negotiation#career#communication#2026-03Storytelling as a Professional Superpower: From Data to Narrative
Humans are hardwired for stories, not data. Master neuroscience-backed storytelling frameworks to transform dry information into compelling narratives that drive decisions and inspire action.
2026-03-17 · 9 min read #soft-skills#storytelling#communication#leadership#2026-03Managing Up Effectively: The Essential Skill for Working With Your Manager
Managing up is the strategic art of improving your relationship with your manager. Learn how to understand your manager's priorities, communicate proactively, build trust, and navigate different management styles.
2026-03-16 · 7 min read #managing-up#soft-skills#communication#leadership#careerCross-Cultural Collaboration in Global Tech Teams: A Complete Communication Guide
Master cross-cultural collaboration in global tech teams. Learn Hofstede cultural dimensions, Erin Meyer Culture Map framework, asynchronous communication, and practical strategies for international teams.
2026-03-16 · 11 min read #culture#cross-cultural#global-team#soft-skills#communicationMastering Asynchronous Communication: Strategies for Remote Team Productivity
Asynchronous communication is essential in the remote work era. Learn BLUF writing, channel selection, and decision-making frameworks to maximize team productivity and protect focus time.
2026-03-16 · 7 min read #async-communication#remote-work#soft-skills#writing#communication