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In partnership with ChainguardHow to take the pressure off code review
Build safe foundations into the pipeline so reviewers don’t have to be the safety net.
Editor’s picks
How to lead individuals with advanced technical expertise
If you’re a manager of individual contributor’s who have more years of experience on you, you may be confused on how best to lead them.
How can I rebuild a struggling team’s confidence and trust?
When there’s friction in the team you’re managing, morale, performance, and trust all take a hit. How can you rectify the situation?
How to lead senior engineers as a new manager
If you’ve just entered a management role, cultivating your relationship with the senior engineers on your team may be a daunting prospect. Here are a few ways to get that relationship off to a good start.
New York • September 8 & 9, 2027
Loved LDX3 New York? Pre-sale tickets for 2027 are now available.
Essential reading
Reasons to step into a leadership role (and the reasons not to)
Thinking of becoming an engineering leader? Let Pat Kua help you with the first step of the journey.
On our Leadership playlist
What we talk about when we talk about leadership
Exploring key leadership themes from years in tech, this talk offers guidance and practical strategies to help engineers become the leaders they want to be.
From engineer to executive: Leading the shift and inspiring business-minded tech teams
Explore the journey from engineering leader to CTO, with insights on bridging technology and business strategy, leading with influence, and fostering business-minded tech teams.
Elevating your leadership skills during tough times
What skills do you need to be a great leader during economic uncertainty?
Post-ZIRP engineering leadership
This talk explores the evolution of the engineering leadership role from the growth-focused 2010s to today’s environment of increased scrutiny and accountability.
2027 pre-sale tickets are live!
Join the conversations next year. Book now to secure the lowest price.
London • June 28 & 29, 2027
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5 uncomfortable predictions for engineering leaders in 2026
Home truths, not pie-in-the-sky predictions.
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Clean up org debt with systems thinking
Applying engineering fundamentals to team management can get you a lot further than you think.
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Hard-won lessons on building and scaling ML models
How small teams can deploy highly adaptable autonomous systems.
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Why introverts get overlooked (and what to do about it)
Introverts have natural abilities that can make them the strongest leaders, but getting the visibility on these skills is the key.
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Become a better force multiplier in 4 steps
Becoming a force multiplier might sound daunting, but focusing on sharing knowledge, delegation, and communication is the key to success.
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What to do when internal politics stalls a project
If all teams on a project feel like they’re pulling in different directions, it’s time to build a coalition.
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How to begin your journey to effective leadership
Principles, processes, and tips for being the best manager you can be.
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In partnership with HoneycombHow to understand the value of your code
Using observability tools to code with your eyes open.
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In partnership with CircleCIMove faster without losing control
Overcome the false trade-off between control and agility by rethinking platform governance so that standards become speed multipliers, enabling developer flexibility while reducing risk.
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In partnership with TestkubeHow teams test at AI-powered velocity
Learn how elite cloud-native organizations scale their testing to match ever-increasing velocity demands.
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In partnership with HarnessWhere AI can supercharge DevOps
The race is on to infuse DevOps workflows with AI, but where does it actually help?
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In partnership with FusionAuthYour guide to getting started with passkeys
Learn how to build a pragmatic AI strategy without chasing hype-driven distractions.
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Build an AI strategy without falling for the hype
Learn how to build a pragmatic AI strategy without chasing hype-driven distractions.
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In partnership with HarnessHow Barclays and Experian proactively manage tech debt
Watch LeadDev’s first virtual Engineering in Action panel for lessons from industry leaders who face tech debt head-on.
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Honey, I shrunk the bill!
Learn proven strategies to reduce cloud spend by improving visibility, auditing usage, and optimizing data and microservices infrastructure for efficiency