I got promoted to tech lead. Now what? (programming.dev)

submitted 1 year ago by kris@programming.dev to c/experienced_devs@programming.dev

34 comments fedilink hide all child comments

Now have direct reports under me. No idea wtf I'm doing, I guess I did a good job? Any advice you have for me?

you are viewing a single comment's thread
view the rest of the comments

[-] AGodDamnGhost@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

I highly recommend the book First Among Equals. It's specifically about running a team of developers and managing them well. I found it full of good ideas and it's specific to tech as well, it's not just general management advice.

this post was submitted on 06 Jul 2023

84 points (98.8% liked)

Experienced Devs

3978 readers

1 users here now

A community for discussion amongst professional software developers.

Posts should be relevant to those well into their careers.

For those looking to break into the industry, are hustling for their first job, or have just started their career and are looking for advice, check out:

Logo base by Delapouite under CC BY 3.0 with modifications to add a gradient

founded 1 year ago

MODERATORS

snowe@programming.dev

jmk1ng@programming.dev

drewsiferr@programming.dev