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The essential tools for software engineering managers

Management requires a whole new set of tools to those you use as a developer. Here are more than 20 essential tools for engineering managers, from managing your meeting notes, to tracking candidates.
April 13, 2023

Management requires a whole new set of tools to those you use as a software developer. Here are more than 20 essential tools to get you started.

Engineering managers have a lot of additional responsibilities, from running one-to-ones and organizing staff meetings, to assessing software vendors, and working with HR on hiring and onboarding new team members. Many of these tasks require whole new categories of tools to those you may have used throughout your career.

We combed through the best lists (including this excellent one from frequent LeadDev contributor, Pat Kua) and software review sites to identify the essential tools for software engineering managers.

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