If you're a technical lead, you need to be coding.

One of the big dangers is to pretend that you can follow a predictable process when you can't.

So I hope I’ve made clear that imposing agile methods is a very red flag.

In almost all cases, I’m opposed to setting aside time for refactoring. In my view refactoring is not an activity you set aside time to do. Refactoring is something you do all the time in little bursts.

Comparing to another activity is useful if it helps you formulate questions, it's dangerous when you use it to justify answers.

I can only think of so many good ideas in a week. Having other people contribute makes my life easier.

I've learned to always avoid saying "always"