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A collection of 3 posts
Young developer juggling multiple tasks, illustrating context switching challenges.
Team Dynamics

The Interruption Avalanche: How Teams Accidentally Sabotage Junior Developers

Junior developers aren't struggling because they're easily distracted—they're drowning in context switching. Three simple changes can transform scattered, anxious developers into confident contributors.
06 Jul 2025 3 min read
A junior developer at their desk receiving help from a senior developer explaining code on multiple monitors in a warm-lit office setting
Team Dynamics

Overcome the Panic: Proven Ways Junior Developers Get Help

I spent 3 hours on a database query that a senior dev fixed in 10 seconds. That taught me the difference between struggling alone and asking for help effectively—plus the 15-minute rule that changed everything.
29 Jun 2025 4 min read
Person with backpack stands in hallway of code and floating notes.
Workplace Culture

New Team, Unknown Codebase: How to Land Without Crashing

Starting on a new team can feel like being dropped into the middle of a movie. Learn why landing well isn't about speed—it's about orientation, understanding people first, and making one small meaningful contribution.
23 Jun 2025 3 min read
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