Thimo Koolen
Software Engineer | .NET 9 | Blazor | .NET Aspire
- Steer clear of these feedback pitfalls to enhance team synergy in software development. As software engineers, we often need to give feedback on code, architecture, or technical decisions. However, delivering feedback effectively can be challenging.
- What feedback skill do you think most software engineers should learn more? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇
- Follow me ✨ for more tips and insights on how to grow from Junior to Medior Software Engineer, Object Oriented Programming Principes, general software engineering tips, humor and so much more!
- - Being too harsh or personal -> Focus on the code, not the person. Instead of "this is terrible code," say "here's how we could improve this implementation." Remember, effective feedback helps the team grow stronger and deliver better software. It's about building trust and fostering improvement.
- How do you approach giving feedback to fellow developers? Share your experiences in the comments below. Feel free to share this post to keep the conversation going. ♻️ #SoftwareEngineering #TeamWork #CodeReview #Communication #Leadership
- - Forgetting to highlight positives -> Only pointing out problems demotivates. Acknowledge good practices and clever solutions too. - Not considering context -> Understanding time constraints, business requirements, and technical limitations is crucial before critiquing someone's work.
- - Giving feedback too late -> Delayed feedback leads to repeated mistakes and wasted effort. Share your thoughts during code reviews or daily standups.
- Here are the 5 biggest mistakes to avoid when giving feedback: - Being vague -> "This could be better" doesn't help. Provide specific examples and actionable suggestions.
- Good morning! What's one thing you wish more engineers would prioritize in their code? #Software #Engineer #SoftwareEngineering #Code #Advice #Prioritize
- What's a question you want to ask? Share your thoughts in the comments! 👇
- Did you know I'm on other platforms too? Follow me on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/thimo-koolen/ Follow me on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/thimok.bsky.social Follow me on X/Twitter: x.com/thimok_dev