Naming Software Teams

Overview
This post explains why the name of a software team matters, describing how a well-chosen name can prevent mission creep, improve routing of questions, and reduce conflicts between teams.

Key Takeaways

• A clear team name acts as a router, directing questions to the right owners.
• Ambiguous or overly broad names lead to inefficiency and ownership disputes.
• Naming should align tightly with the team's mission and avoid overlap with other teams.

Who Would Benefit

• Engineering managers building new teams.
• Technical leaders responsible for team structure.
• Product leaders shaping team missions.

Frameworks and Methodologies

• Naming conventions aligned with mission statements.