#018 Code Quality May 5, 2026
Ask Your Dev Team how they handle technical debt
Technical debt is inevitable. The question is whether your developer acknowledges it, tracks it, and plans for it — or pretends it doesn't exist.
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#017 Hiring Apr 28, 2026
Ask Your Dev Team how they measure success
Velocity and story points aren't what matter. Learn how to evaluate whether your developer measures success the way you do: on time and on budget.
#016 Compliance Apr 21, 2026
Ask Your Dev Team about data privacy
If your product handles user data, your developer should be talking about privacy before you ask. Learn what to expect around regulations, PII, and data protection.
#015 Code Quality Apr 14, 2026
Ask Your Dev Team about their CI/CD pipeline
Developers with automated CI/CD pipelines deploy more frequently and with fewer bugs. Learn what CI/CD means and why it matters for your project.
#014 Hiring Apr 7, 2026
Ask Your Dev Team about their onboarding process
How your developer kicks off a project tells you everything about how they'll run it. Learn what a good onboarding process looks like from both sides.
#013 Code Quality Mar 31, 2026
Ask Your Dev Team how they do code reviews
Code reviews catch what tests can't. Learn why your developer's review process matters and what a good one looks like.
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