Navigating engineering leadership through the pandemic and beyond
summary
Argues that Jane Jacobs' urban rules map directly onto codebases: shorter “blocks” (more touchpoints) increase collaboration, mixed-use surroundings (cross-functional involvement) keep areas active, and preserving older components keeps costs and participation accessible. Gives concrete city examples (Washington Square Park, Rittenhouse Square, Upper West Side, Financial District) and translates them into team practices for routing work, rotating ownership, and widening contributors. Key claims: vibrancy comes from intersections and diversity fosters better outcomes.
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chapters (8)
- 0:00Start
- 10:57ENTITIES
- 17:55BUILDINGS
- 20:28CREATE
- 26:08COMMUNITY LIVES
- 26:38CODEBASE
- 28:01INTERSECTIONS
- 31:12DIVERSITY
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