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Neil on Software

The softer side of software development

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My unedited ramblings on random topics that I find fascinating about the software industry.

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How to Deal with Difficult People on Software Projects

This guide is primarily meant for people in a managerial or leadership role, but it’s also a tool for self-identification, self-reflection, and self-improvement.

12 Types of Underappreciated Software Developer

You can browse the 12 developer profiles to see if you recognize yourself and your teammates, or take a quiz to figure out how closely you match each profile.

Which Type of Underappreciated Developer Are You?

There are 48 checkboxes you use to describe yourself, after which I generate an infographic underappreciated showing the percentage of developer “Identification Checklist” items you self-identify with.

Learn the Top 20 Soft Skills

A practical guide to learning the most essential soft skills that everyone should have. Many of the topics listed are incredibly complex, but have been condensed into a relatively quick and easy to understand read.

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