Backend Banter #044 - Managers should know how to code feat. Thorsten Ball
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Mar 11, 2024 
Exploring clashes between Product and Engineering teams, the importance of informed decision-making, challenges in time estimates, benefits of technical leadership, drawbacks of cookie banners, emphasizing coolness in education, understanding the workplace culture and responsibility
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Register Spill's Origin
- Thorsten Ball started his newsletter, Register Spill, to overcome the barrier of perfectionism in blogging.
- He sets a timer for 60 minutes and publishes whatever's on his mind, ensuring consistent weekly content.
The Purpose of Estimations
- People often misunderstand the purpose of processes like estimations, focusing on the process itself rather than its goal.
- Estimations help product managers decide what to build next based on factors like time, budget, and potential impact.
Engineers and Product Discussions
- Engineers should actively participate in product discussions, providing context and cost estimates for proposed features.
- This ensures informed decisions and avoids wasted effort on potentially less valuable projects.