Derek Honerlaw

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Thoughts on engineering, leadership, and building things that last.

Building Teams That Ship

The best engineering teams I've built share one trait: psychological safety paired with high expectations. Here's how to cultivate both.

January 2024

Code Review as Mentorship

Every code review is a teaching moment. The best feedback doesn't just fix code—it levels up the author.

January 2024

Simplicity Is a Feature

The hardest part of engineering isn't building complex systems. It's resisting the urge to build them when simple ones will do.

January 2024