Ilya Brin - Software Engineer

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How to Make Technical Decisions in Product Teams

Hey there! 👋

You’re not just a coder - you’re an architect of the future. Every technical choice you make is either a breakthrough or tech debt for the next year.

But here’s the problem: there are tons of opinions around, deadlines are burning, and your decision determines whether the product will soar or crash at launch.

Let’s figure out how to make technical decisions quickly, confidently, and without the subsequent “what the #@!^? did I choose?”

A guide for those who don’t want to shoot themselves in the foot

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IT Meetings: How Not to Turn Them Into a Waste of Time

Hey there, meeting lover! 👋

8 hours a week in meetings with zero results? Developers roll their eyes at the word “call”? Half the participants stay silent while the other half talks off-topic?

Bad meetings are the plague of the IT industry. They kill productivity, demotivate teams, and waste company money.

But there’s good news: effective meetings can be learned. Let’s break down specific techniques and tools for productive meetings 🚀

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