Link Dump #190

Not each Friday can be sunny, but good thing is - each is good for reading:

1. Software Architecture
   1. Disaster Recovery Guide for IT Infrastructures #PickOfTheWeek
      A well-structured Disaster Recovery (DR) Plan ensures business continuity by minimizing disruptions and accelerating recovery. This guide covers key aspects of disaster recovery, including planning, best practices, real-world examples, and essential tools.
2. Software Development
   1. Survey: Software Quality Continues to Be Sacrificed in the Name of Speed
      Speed vs. Quality: A new survey reveals nearly half (45%) of organizations prioritize delivery speed over software quality, with 63% admitting to deploying code without full testing. Discover the alarming costs of this trade-off and the potential for major disruptions.
   2. Why we coach the system, not just the team #PickOfTheWeek
      Slow delivery isn’t usually about your people—it’s about your system. Shifting focus to incremental improvements in the system helps change not just processes but behaviors for lasting change.
   3. Decoupled by design: Building reusable enterprise libraries and services
      This article outlines key principles for building effective and adaptable libraries and services. Discover how to prioritize ease of use, extensibility, and a clear understanding of the problem being solved to drive adoption and maximize impact.
   4. Will Policy-as-Code Still Matter if AI Generates Most Code? #PickOfTheWeek
      In the age of AI, writing code is no longer a human monopoly. However, defining what that code should do— and what it must never do— will always be up to us. PaC is how we will keep it that way.
3. Leadership
   1. 5 Feedback Mistakes Leaders Make
      This article outlines five specific errors leaders often make and provides actionable strategies to correct them, leading to more constructive conversations and improved team performance.
   2. The high-performance playbook: How great product teams deliver results #PickOfTheWeek
      High-performing teams don’t emerge by chance — they're built through intentional design, disciplined execution and continuous iteration. By aligning on core values, implementing proven tactics and tracking meaningful metrics, leaders can create teams that thrive and deliver lasting impact.
4. Project Management
   1. Context, intent, change, purpose, constraints – a model for communicating requirements
      Inspired by the clarity of military orders, this article presents a robust model for communicating product requirements. Discover how using Context, Intent, Change, Purpose, and Constraints can eliminate ambiguity, ensure shared understanding, and ultimately lead to the development of the right product.
5. Growth
   1. Time Management #PickOfTheWeek
      This article emphasizes the importance of focusing on one task at a time for optimal concentration and output. Learn how self-management and disciplined focus can help you achieve more and avoid the pitfalls of multitasking.
6. Fun
   1. Programmer interview process

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