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How to Be an Effective Tech Lead
Being a tech lead is not easy
Being a tech lead comes with a lot of responsibility, and I can tell you from my own experience that it can sometimes feel overwhelming.
I’ve seen many tech leads (and even caught myself doing it sometimes) try to do everything themselves or let their own agendas affect their decisions, and not in a good way.
To become an effective tech lead, you have to accept the challenge, and I’m going to share my experience with you.
But who is a good tech lead?
It’s someone who knows how to guide their team, build a reliable product, and take ownership of the technology while being responsible for the outcome.
In this article you’ll find the generalized knowledge I have on this topic, but hopefully you may find it useful as well.
Disclaimer: I wouldn’t recommend this reading for people who are not involved in any adjacent areas of responsibility, as you may find it boring
Let’s dive into what makes a tech lead truly effective.
