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Mistakes to avoid as a Software Engineer

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Friday, 22 November 2024 · Estimated 5 minute read

TL;DR Software engineering isn’t just about writing great code—it’s about avoiding pitfalls that hinder progress and morale. Common mistakes like over-complicating deployments, burning out the team, …

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How do we make better decisions in our teams?

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Sunday, 20 October 2024 · Estimated 7 minute read

TL;DR Decision making is a team effort that works best when it’s clear, collaborative, and intentional. By asking the right questions and seeking diverse perspectives, teams can unlock better solutio…

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Belonging in remote teams - Overcoming obstacles and building connections

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Saturday, 19 October 2024 · Estimated 7 minute read

TL;DR Belonging in remote teams can be tough due to obstacles like physical distance, lack of casual interactions, time zone differences, and then the unnecessary hurdles like imposter syndrome. To o…

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The power of belonging can turn chaos into collaboration

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Friday, 18 October 2024 · Estimated 4 minute read

TL;DR Belonging in a team turns chaos into collaboration by fostering trust, purpose, and open communication. When people feel connected, they work better together, trust each other, and have a clear…

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What is all this Thinky business?

Clarice Bouwer
Clarice Bouwer
Sunday, 14 June 2015 · Estimated 1 minute read

(Ported from my old blog called Thinky) I’ve been developing software since 2005. My primary focus has been on web solutions. For most of my career I’ve worked for smaller companies and I usually wor…

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What is all this Thinky business?