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SE Radio 609: Hyrum Wright on Software Engineering at Google

Software Engineering Radio - the podcast for professional software developers

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The Challenges of Software Engineering at Google

This chapter delves into the scale and efficiency challenges faced by software engineers at Google, emphasizing the importance of problem-solving over mere coding. It discusses the unique problems at Google related to scale, testing, indexing source code, and maintaining quality in a vast code base. The conversation also touches on strategies for effective teamwork, debunking the 'genius myth' in tech and highlighting the value of early feedback and collaboration.

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