Beyond Writing Code - Human Skills for Developers

Humanity matters for developers. Stress, isolation, and burnout are rising, and AI has accelerated the pace of change. The piece argues that ignoring our human side undermines both personal wellbeing and technical excellence.\n\nWe need uniquely human skills-relationship-building, systems thinking, judgment, and creativity-not as nice-to-have extras but as core capabilities that keep teams productive and resilient. Those skills help translate complex technical reality into shared understanding, guide decision-making, and sustain morale when the world feels volatile.\n\nLeaf, with 25 years as a developer, tech lead, and architect, is writing a book on how these human skills let developers, teams, and organizations thrive. The site invites readers to sign up for weekly reflections that dig deeper into embracing full humanity as a developer.