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The Current State of Software Engineering • Jez Humble & Holly Cummins

Dec 15, 2023
Jez Humble and Holly Cummins discuss the delicate balance of communication in the tech industry, emphasizing limited bandwidth management and automation. They explore the significance of good platforms, pull requests in open-source, and the potential of technology to disrupt power structures in software engineering.
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  • Effective management of limited communication bandwidth is crucial, focusing on the right things and automating processes when possible.
  • Finding the right balance between effective communication and minimizing communication overhead is essential in improving outcomes and behavior.

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