too much powerpoint not enough code w/neil chaudhuri, president of vidya software
guest: neil chaudhuri, president of vidya software
- developer productivity is nearly impossible to measure fairly because work happens in teams, not in isolation
- leadership, not individual developers, is responsible for creating the conditions that let people focus and do good work
- you dont have to be passionate about your job to be good at it, you just need an environment that lets you get satisfaction from doing it well
- before going independent, make sure you have the skills, relationships, and safety net to cover healthcare and income if things dont work out
- when hiring globally, think through time zone overlap, language, culture, and security practices before assuming it will save money