Most engineering teams are too busy for “nice-to-have” ideas to survive prioritisation. A Learning Backlog gives those ideas a safe home — optional, low-stakes, and focused on learning, not delivery.

This blog post is about relaxation and some mindsets I try to adopt when it’s time to switch off for the holidays — with mixed success, if I’m honest. Hopefully it helps you too. 

Turn up, learn something useful, and get back to work. This shows how to keep a chapter healthy with a recurring slot, a rotating chair, no homework, three 20-minute talks, durable notes, and a simple cancel or postpone rule when the week is busy.

Some resources I’ve used while moving from software engineering to engineering leadership.

AI is in a weird spot right now for developers. Let’s talk about it.

Over the years I’ve come to realise that TypeScript has not one but several learning curves to it. Here’s how I think about it.

A behind-the-scenes look at how I used ChatGPT to write my last blog post — from capturing raw conference notes to shaping the final narrative in my own voice.

I went to GitLab Connect Sydney with two of my team leads to see where AI and software development are heading. Between sharp keynotes, public sector insights, and some honest demo moments, one thing's clear: agentic AI is moving fast — and we need to keep up.

Tailoring your communication to land with any audience

Junior devs, don’t let AI do the heavy lifting—use LLMs as your coach, not your crutch. Learn why owning your code and mastering the basics still matter, even in an AI-powered world.