How Do You Move from Developer to Tech Lead? | React Universe On Air: Coffee Talk #17
✨ In September 2024, The React Native Show has become React Universe On Air ✨
In this Coffee Talk episode, we take a closer look at what your career may look like if you decide to take on the challenging, yet rewarding role of a tech lead or a dev manager. This change is not only about the change in title but the profound shift in mindset, responsibilities, and the art of managing people alongside projects.
To discuss this topic, Kuba Urban has invited Adam Trzciński and Jakub Bujko. Both our guests have successfully navigated such a transition at Callstack and so can share their firsthand experiences, the hurdles they overcame, and the lessons learned along the way.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:15 Today’s topic
00:45 Our guests
03:13 What’s an umbrella lead?
05:11 What does a dev manager do?
08:47 How did our guests become leaders?
17:35 Day-to-day responsibility of a dev manager
21:35 Do leads need appreciation?
23:16 Getting communication right
34:30 Biggest managerial challenges
41:53 Pro tips for transitioning from dev to lead
