Developer Tea

The podcast explores the challenges of joining a new team and the importance of finding your own 'weathervane.' They discuss the anchoring effect, bandwagon effect, uniqueness bias, and status quo bias, and how these biases interact when joining new groups. The chapter also emphasizes the need to recognize biases and opportunities, approach teams with curiosity and observation, and consider alternative approaches for improved code quality.

The podcast discusses the dark side of optimism bias, exploring its impact on unfavorable career events, entitlement, and lack of preparation. Practical exercises to combat optimism bias are suggested, along with the use of probability trees for decision-making. The speakers also emphasize the importance of updating probability estimates and avoiding confirmation bias.

The podcast discusses the habit trap in backlog management and emphasizes the need for measurable outcomes. It explores the benefits of adopting a standard process and highlights the importance of focusing on outcomes and using measurements to adapt and evaluate the process over time.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss the availability heuristic and its impact on decision-making. They also touch on the concept of salience and how recent and memorable information can affect our perception. The episode explores the use of Miro as a collaborative tool and its role in facilitating clear thinking and collaboration. The hosts delve into how our brains make quick judgments based on limited information and recent experiences. They also discuss the impact of self-presentation and recent interactions on others' perceptions.

Learn how to spend your time intentionally by understanding expectations and mapping your time. Discover a new framework for managing your time effectively and simplifying complex projects. Validate assumptions and reduce time spent on non-beneficial activities. Support the show on iTunes to help other developers discover the content.

In this podcast, the host talks about the importance of being an exceptional listener and understanding the true meaning behind people's words. They explore the value of questions and how they can build community and provide assistance. The episode also promotes the developer team discord community and encourages listeners to support the show.

The podcast explores the concept of expectation and how it influences our perception of reality. It discusses the importance of practice in creating stability and the impact of binary bias on our expectations. It also delves into the concept of backlog psychology, where individuals place all their expectations on one outcome. The podcast emphasizes the importance of considering a range of outcomes and leaning towards higher estimations to align expectations with multiple possibilities.

This podcast explores the significance of practice in improving skills and achieving mastery. It highlights the importance of repetitive tasks and consistency for engineers to adapt and make small adjustments over time. Additionally, it emphasizes the need for consistency and rhythm in meetings to improve team productivity.

This podcast explores the concept of hyperbolic discounting and its impact on decision-making, work environments, and estimating time. It discusses how humans prioritize immediate gains over long-term benefits, leading to shortcuts and optimistic estimates, which can result in trouble later on. The podcast also emphasizes the importance of designing effective immediate value incentives to overcome barriers and achieve long-term goals.

This episode explores the benefits of limiting work in progress and the concept of cognitive load. They discuss psychologist Blooma Zygarnik's research on incomplete tasks and their impact on remembering.