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You're Not Junior. You Just Don't Have the Words.

The True Code Of A Complete Engineer

You're Not Junior. You Just Don't Have the Words.

A blog series by Gaurav Sharma: The True Code of a Complete Engineer. Lessons I wish someone had told me 20 years ago.

The First Thing You Should Do in a Production Incident Is Not What You Think

The True Code Of A Complete Engineer

The First Thing You Should Do in a Production Incident Is Not What You Think

When a production incident hits, the instinct is to fix it immediately. I once acted on that instinct during a data issue in production and ended up making the incident worse before we understood what was actually broken. Part of the series: The True Code of a Complete Engineer.

The Blind Spot That Slowed Me Down for Years

The True Code Of A Complete Engineer

The Blind Spot That Slowed Me Down for Years

A blog series by Gaurav Sharma: The True Code of a Complete Engineer — lessons I wish someone had told me 20 years ago.

The Hidden Career Skill Nobody Teaches You: Giving Clear Updates

The True Code Of A Complete Engineer

The Hidden Career Skill Nobody Teaches You: Giving Clear Updates

A blog series by Gaurav Sharma: The True Code of a Complete Engineer — lessons I wish someone had told me 20 years ago.

From Code to Communication: How Your Career Hinges on What You Write, Not Just What You Build

Tech Communication

From Code to Communication: How Your Career Hinges on What You Write, Not Just What You Build

Code builds systems. Words build trust. This article dives into the silent skill every developer underestimates. From emails to status updates to design docs, see how your writing shapes outcomes, clears chaos — and moves your career forward.

Your Job Is Not to Write Code — It’s to Make Sure It Survives Production

Production Engineering

Your Job Is Not to Write Code — It’s to Make Sure It Survives Production

🎯 Introduction: Why Most Code Fails Where It Matters Most Developers often equate success with merging a PR, completing a Jira ticket, or delivering a sprint commitment. And while these are essential markers in software delivery — they’re not the final exam. That exam happens in production. And here’s the