Luca Rossi, founder of refactoring.club and a writing expert, shares his journey from developer to full-time writer. He discusses the challenges of transforming a side project into a successful newsletter with over 25,000 subscribers. The conversation dives into the importance of feedback, community engagement, and finding one’s niche when writing. Luca also emphasizes the transformative power of consistent writing for personal growth and the skills it develops, making a compelling case for why engineers should embrace writing.

Luca Rossi, author of the Refactoring newsletter and a specialist in engineering team dynamics, joins to shed light on effective practices for successful engineering teams. He uncovers surprising correlations between team happiness, shipping frequency, and recognition from non-technical leaders. The discussion also touches on the evolving landscape of AI implementation and the importance of adapting to these changes. Rossi emphasizes how recognition and communication play crucial roles in team performance and effective code delivery.