The Empathetic Developer by Markus Westergren

The Empathetic Developer Feb 2, 2024

Continuous Feedback

Fixing performance problems can be tricky. I joined a new team last spring, and my first assignment was to investigate…

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The Empathetic Developer Jan 5, 2024

Observability for Agile Development: Why It’s a Game Changer

Feedback is at the core of agile development. We strive to improve and shorten the feedback loops wherever we can. We do…

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The Empathetic Developer Nov 12, 2023

Mastering the Craft: 7 Habits of Highly Effective Developers

Physical training Physical training, also known as exercise or fitness training, is crucial to maintain a healthy…

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The Empathetic Developer Jul 18, 2023

Level up Your Java Skills with These Recommended Books

In this earlier post, I recommended some books that have helped me in my career as a software developer. I was asked…

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The Empathetic Developer Jul 4, 2023

The Developer’s Bookshelf: My Favorite Reads for Professional Growth

I wanted to share some recommendations on books that I have enjoyed reading. They have given me valuable information…

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The Empathetic Developer May 16, 2023

5 Smart Ways to Use java.util.Objects

Discover the five smartest ways to use java.util.Objects and unlock the full potential of your Java coding. From null…

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The Empathetic Developer May 11, 2023

The Power of Small Habits: Utilising Atomic Habits to Develop Your Team’s Skills

Small habits have significant power in our lives and work. Habits we develop over time can either make or break us,…

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The Empathetic Developer Apr 7, 2023

The CSI of Coding: Unravelling the Mysteries of Technical Debt

Does your team spend more time debugging and fixing issues instead of developing new features? Is it hard to estimate…

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