Thoughtful Software Podcast

Software is a Team Effort


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Software is a team effort, and it centers around people. There isn't really any automation or AI that can solve the entire problem. AI might be a piece of the puzzle, but it really needs to be centered around how to get people to come together, share the values do the right thing. This episode of the Thoughtful Software Podcast is all about the importance of a team. Creating really great software is not about a superstar developer, but in fact, it's a team sport. Listen in as Andrew and Fahad discuss the importance of teamwork in the software industry.

Episode Highlights: 

  • characteristics of great teams
  • why software is a team effort
  • why a rockstar 10X developer cannot solve everything
  • when companies should choose a software team vs an individual 
  • why clients need to be involved in the process
  • the "move fast and break things" mentality 
  • shared values are what bring teams together
  • why AI cannot solve a people problem 
  • what people get wrong about "white-glove" service


Resources Mentioned: 

  • Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance 

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Thoughtful Software PodcastBy Fahad Shoukat and Andrew Wolfe