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Shipping projects at Big Tech with Sean Goedecke

The Pragmatic Engineer

CHAPTER

Navigating Project Challenges in Tech Companies

This chapter explores the complexities of shipping projects within large tech organizations, focusing on the discrepancies between flaky end-to-end tests and more dependable unit tests. It emphasizes the role of effective communication and proactive engagement in overcoming miscommunication and ensuring project success. The discussion also highlights the importance of directly responsible individuals and the balance of technical and soft skills for enhancing collaboration and driving projects to completion.

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