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  • The Hard Parts Of Engineering Management - Ladybug Dev

    The Hard Parts Of Engineering Management - Ladybug Dev

    2025-11-03
    Engineering management can look glamorous from the outside — but behind the scenes, it’s often a mix of tough calls, emotional juggling, and constant context switching. In this episode, we’re diving into the hard parts of being an engineering...
  • Becoming An Engineering Manager Without A Technical Background - Ladybug Dev

    Becoming An Engineering Manager Without A Technical Background - Ladybug Dev

    2025-10-27
    In this episode, we explore how to become an effective engineering manager—even without a technical background. We’ll unpack what the role truly entails, how to leverage your strengths in communication, strategy, and people management, and ways to...
  • Performance Management As An Engineering Manager - Ladybug Dev

    Performance Management As An Engineering Manager - Ladybug Dev

    2025-10-20
    In this episode, we’ll dig into how managers can balance output, impact, and quality, set meaningful goals, and coach engineers toward growth — not just manage them. We’ll also tackle how to handle underperformance, keep top talent motivated, and...
  • Interviewing & Hiring Engineers - Ladybug Dev

    Interviewing & Hiring Engineers - Ladybug Dev

    2025-10-13
    Hiring great engineers is one of the most important—and difficult—parts of an engineering manager’s job. In this episode, we break down the full hiring journey.
  • Managing A Remote Team Of Engineers - Ladybug Dev

    Managing A Remote Team Of Engineers - Ladybug Dev

    2025-10-06
    Remote work is here to stay—but managing a distributed engineering team comes with its own set of challenges and opportunities. In this episode, we dive into what it takes to lead remote engineers effectively.
  • Working With Product Managers and Stakeholders - Ladybug Dev

    Working With Product Managers and Stakeholders - Ladybug Dev

    2025-09-29
    Engineering managers sit at the intersection of tech, product, and people—which means collaboration is key. In this episode, we explore how to build strong working relationships with project managers and stakeholders.
  • Project Management As An Engineering Manager - Ladybug Dev

    Project Management As An Engineering Manager - Ladybug Dev

    2025-09-22
    As an engineering manager, project management isn’t just a skill—it’s part of the job. In this episode, we unpack what effective project management looks like from the EM seat.
  • Your First 90 Days As An Engineering Manager - Ladybug Dev

    Your First 90 Days As An Engineering Manager - Ladybug Dev

    2025-09-15
    The first 90 days in any new role are crucial—but as a new engineering manager, they can make or break your trajectory. In this episode, we dive into how to approach your first three months with intention and clarity.
  • The Transition From Engineer To Engineering Manager - Ladybug Dev

    The Transition From Engineer To Engineering Manager - Ladybug Dev

    2025-09-08
    Stepping into management for the first time can be both exciting and overwhelming. In this episode, we explore the critical shift from individual contributor to engineering manager.
  • A Brief Introduction To Engineering Management - Ladybug Dev

    A Brief Introduction To Engineering Management - Ladybug Dev

    2025-09-01
    What exactly is engineering management, and why is it such a crucial role in tech organizations? In this episode, we break down the basics of engineering management—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it bridges the gap between technical execution...
  • A Day In The Life Of Four Software Engineers - Ladybug Dev

    A Day In The Life Of Four Software Engineers - Ladybug Dev

    2021-10-04
    What is a typical day in the life like for a software engineer? To close out Season 6, we thought it’d be a great idea to give you some insight into our workdays, as we all have very different roles and are in different stages of our careers.
  • What Is An API & How Do You Use One? - Ladybug Dev

    What Is An API & How Do You Use One? - Ladybug Dev

    2021-09-27
    APIs are part of our daily roles as software developers, but what are they? What different types are there? And how can you design a good one?
  • All About Agile - Ladybug Dev

    All About Agile - Ladybug Dev

    2021-09-20
    The definition of Agile is the ability to create and respond to change. Ultimately dealing with and succeeding in an uncertain or turbulent environment. I think we can all say with confidence that in the world of software development, being agile...
  • Getting Started With Java - Ladybug Dev

    Getting Started With Java - Ladybug Dev

    2021-09-13
    Java is a high-level, class-based, object-oriented programming language. It’s a general-purpose programming language designed to let app developers: write once, run anywhere. Today we’re diving into the world of Java.
  • How To Start A Company - Ladybug Dev

    How To Start A Company - Ladybug Dev

    2021-09-06
    Whether you’re looking to start your own side business or create a lifelong career, the process of starting a new business can be overwhelming. This week on the podcast we’re discussing how to start your own business. We’ll dig deep into setting...
  • Diving Deep On Databases - Ladybug Dev

    Diving Deep On Databases - Ladybug Dev

    2021-08-30
    It’s easy to overlook documentation when building an application, but documentation can make or break a consumer’s experience. Today we’re diving into the world of documentation to discuss what it takes to write good documentation, the ethics of...
  • How To Create Great Documentation - Ladybug Dev

    How To Create Great Documentation - Ladybug Dev

    2021-08-23
    It’s easy to overlook documentation when building an application, but documentation can make or break a consumer’s experience. Today we’re diving into the world of documentation to discuss what it takes to write good documentation, the ethics of...
  • Getting Started With TypeScript - Ladybug Dev

    Getting Started With TypeScript - Ladybug Dev

    2021-08-16
    TypeScript is an open-source programming language built on JavaScript that provides static type definitions. It has taken the front-end development community by storm over the past few years and today we’re going to give you a beginner-level...
  • How To Create A Study Plan - Ladybug Dev

    How To Create A Study Plan - Ladybug Dev

    2021-08-09
    What is it about sitting down building a good study plan that... kinda sucks? Is it the planning? The execution? The Time commitment? Are we committing to learn too much? Regardless of this answer, today we’re sitting down to talk about how to...
  • How To Choose A Tech Stack - Ladybug Dev

    How To Choose A Tech Stack - Ladybug Dev

    2021-08-02
    What is it about sitting down building a good study plan that... kinda sucks? Is it the planning? The execution? The Time commitment? Are we committing to learn too much? Regardless of this answer, today we’re sitting down to talk about how to...