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Developing technical taste: A guide for next-gen engineers | Sam Schillace (Deputy CTO at Microsoft, creator of Google Docs)

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Lessons Learned in Tech Development

The chapter reflects on experiences from the past 30 years of software development, stressing the importance of addressing challenges at the right time, even in the face of incomplete technologies. It discusses the significance of technical taste, timing in tech innovation, and the value of optimism and risk-taking in driving progress. The chapter also explores the mindset and characteristics of successful teams in tackling difficult technical problems.

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