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The Pragmatic Engineer
Efficient scaleups in 2024 vs 2021: Sourcegraph (with CEO & Co-founder Quinn Slack)
Oct 9, 2024
Quinn Slack, CEO and co-founder of Sourcegraph, shares his insights on tech scale-ups and the evolution of coding practices. He discusses the shift from location-independent pay to zone-based compensation and the significance of delivering business value for software engineers. Quinn emphasizes his daily coding routine, even in his leadership role. The conversation also covers the integration of AI in software development and its impact on workflow, as well as the complexities of managing software updates in an AI-driven landscape.
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- Sourcegraph's shift from rapid growth in 2021 to prioritizing sustainable practices highlights the need for quality over quantity in scale-up operations.
- Quinn Slack's continued hands-on coding as CEO exemplifies the importance of staying connected with both the product and customer needs.
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Lessons from 2021 Regrets
Many professionals in the tech industry reflect on their decisions from the peak demand period in 2021 with regret, particularly regarding unrealistic expectations set during the hiring boom. Companies, including Sourcegraph, faced challenges as they concentrated on rapid growth without evaluating sustainable practices for the long term. Leaders recognize they could have prioritized quality and efficiency better, choosing to 'do less better' rather than pursuing extensive new projects that don’t align with core missions. The experience emphasized the importance of aligning hiring practices with the fundamental values of the company, ensuring that new employees are genuinely passionate about their work.
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