Processes & Methodology
Development processes, methodologies, and operational frameworks
Engineering processes, development methodologies, and operational frameworks for scaling teams.
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AI policy
Policy around AI use
WikiBusiness reviews
Framework and structure for conducting regular business reviews with executive summaries, metrics, and forward-looking insights.
WikiCapitalizing software costs
Understanding software cost capitalization rules, tax implications, and the impact of Section 174 on tech company finances.
WikiCI/CD (continuous integration, continuous deployment)
The practice of continously integrating and deploying code to production
WikiCompany and departmental planning
Resources and guidance for engineering executive planning at company and departmental levels.
WikiCompany handbooks
Resources and approaches for open-sourcing company processes and creating transparent engineering handbooks.
WikiCoordination
Resources and models for organizational coordination, including slime mold comparisons and practical coordination frameworks.
WikiEngineering All Hands
Best practices for conducting effective engineering all-hands meetings, including topics, formats, and Q&A strategies.
WikiEngineering strategy
Frameworks for developing engineering strategy, including problem-solving approaches and aligning with product strategy.
WikiFluid Scaling Technology (FaST)
Overview of FaST agile methodology focusing on collective self-organization, visual goal representation, and short sync cycles.
WikiMetrics
Guidance on engineering productivity metrics, board reporting, and approaches to measuring individual and organizational performance.
WikiMob programming
Survey results and best practices for effective mob programming, including when to use it and ground rules for success.
WikiOKRs and goal setting
Resources for goal frameworks including OKRs, W Framework, and alternative approaches to objective setting and measurement.
WikiPrioritization
Frameworks and approaches for project prioritization including economic modeling, DRICE methodology, and Black Swan Farming.
WikiProcess planning
Strategic approaches to mapping and planning your company's year-long processes and organizational rhythms.
WikiPull requests, branching, git
Best practices for pull request size, git strategies, and code review workflows including trunk-based vs git flow approaches.
WikiReliability
Resources for building reliable systems including on-call best practices, incident management, and customer communication strategies.
WikiScaled agile framework (SAFe)
Critical analysis of SAFe methodology, survey results on its appropriateness in startups, and resources on its limitations.
WikiShape Up
Comprehensive overview of Basecamp's Shape Up methodology including six-week cycles, shaping, betting, and scope management techniques.
WikiSOC2
SOC2 compliance including automated platform comparisons, pricing, and auditor considerations.
WikiSpotify model
Overview of the functional and matrix organizational structure known as the Spotify model, including variations and adaptations.
WikiUnusual work cultures
Examples of unconventional work cultures and organizational approaches, including no meetings, no deadlines, and flexible employment models.
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