Find resources to solve your technical leadership challenges
Classic essays on software project management featuring Brooks' Law
DevOps principles through compelling narrative about saving a critical IT project
Essential guide to diagnosing challenges and creating coherent strategic actions
Field guide to management fundamentals for emerging tech leaders
Strategic technical leadership guide for senior engineers beyond management
Thoughtful approach to engineering management balancing principles with human-centric thinking
Organizational design approach using four team types and three interaction modes to reduce cognitive load and enable fast flow
Scientific research identifying four key metrics and 24 capabilities that drive high-performing software delivery teams
Alternative to sprints using six-week cycles, shaping work, betting tables, and fixed time/variable scope approach
Industry-standard guide covering code review evaluation criteria, reviewer selection, and collaborative quality improvement processes
Liz Wiseman on how great leaders amplify the intelligence and capabilities of their teams
Systems Safety approach to incident learning emphasizing organizational learning over blame and individual fault-finding
The definitive guide by Honeycomb founders on achieving production excellence through observability, moving beyond monitoring to understanding complex systems
Four-quadrant framework categorizing technical debt by deliberateness and prudence for better decision-making
Gergely Orosz's comprehensive checklist for tech leads starting new projects or joining new teams
Henrik Kniberg explains Spotify's famous agile culture with autonomous squads, tribes, chapters, and guilds
Will Larson's guide to reaching and succeeding in Staff+ engineering roles, with real-world case studies
Kent Beck explains the three phases of product development and how engineering practices should adapt to each phase
Comprehensive guide covering SRE principles, practices, and management from Google's production environment
Industry-standard template focusing on understanding work preferences, emotional landscape, and professional goals
Visual radar chart framework mapping 5 performance axes across 4 career ladders for meaningful development conversations
How to be a kick-ass boss without losing your humanity - balancing care personally with challenge directly
Stripe's quarterly magazine on software engineering practices, with deep dives on scaling teams and technical leadership
Patrick Kua discusses what makes an effective tech lead, the differences between tech lead and engineering manager roles, and how to grow in technical leadership
Practical guide for technical professionals transitioning through management stages from engineer to CTO
Techniques for technical leaders to drive change and influence decisions across organizational boundaries
A set of playbooks that provide guidance for federal agencies to respond to cybersecurity incidents and address vulnerabilities.
Learn how to make and communicate technical decisions that balance business needs with engineering excellence
Randy Shoup discusses strategies for growing engineering organizations while maintaining culture and productivity
David Haney shares insights on the transition from individual contributor to engineering management
Patrick Kua explores the essential skills and mindsets needed to transition from senior developer to technical lead
Andrew Grove's legendary guide to management and organizational effectiveness
Develop systematic approaches to complex problem-solving in technical environments
Build effective communication skills across diverse cultural contexts
Transform feelings of overwhelm into growth opportunities and strategic advantages
Create a system of reference for your tech lead responsibilities and overcome impostor syndrome
Understand cybersecurity through risk management and mitigation strategies
Create inclusive environments that support and empower neurodiverse team members
Craft a compelling technical CV that showcases your leadership and technical skills
Master effective communication strategies and build trust within your team and organization
Master strategic decision-making with proven frameworks and techniques
Navigate the transition from engineer to engineering manager successfully
Transform peer interactions to achieve goals through collaboration and respect
Create and leverage a network of mentors and advisors for career growth
Develop strategic thinking to maximize value delivery beyond writing code
Increase your visibility and impact as a leader within your organization
Master feedback loops to improve team performance and product quality
Master OKRs to align team efforts with organizational goals
The stdlib collection is a community-curated library of practical, immediately useful, battle-tested resources for technical leadership. Each resource is designed to be immediately applicable to your role. New resources are added based on community feedback and emerging best practices.