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Why problem statements aren't enough

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Re: Why problem statements aren't enough

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lukan wrote: post #5
ericyd wrote: post #4

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It is not technical advice. It seems some general career advice for tech people (don't just think in technical context). But mainly it is a ad to hire her as your coach.

Right, but their top level credential is as a staff software engineer. Glaring webpage styling issues don't bode well for such a credential.

Re: Why problem statements aren't enough

#12

Post by lukan »

ericyd wrote: post #11
lukan wrote: post #5

Earlier quoted context omitted.

It is not technical advice. It seems some general career advice for tech people (don't just think in technical context). But mainly it is a ad to hire her as your coach.

Right, but their top level credential is as a staff software engineer. Glaring webpage styling issues don't bode well for such a credential.

Software engineer and (web) design are not the same thing.

Re: Why problem statements aren't enough

#13

Post by ericyd »

lukan wrote: post #12
ericyd wrote: post #11

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Right, but their top level credential is as a staff software engineer. Glaring webpage styling issues don't bode well for such a credential.

Software engineer and (web) design are not the same thing.

If you're a staff software engineer of any type and you can't figure out the absolute basics of CSS in 2026 then I don't want your advice, period. I think you think I am not sure what I'm saying, but I'm quite assured in this stance.
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