Task Board v1.9.0 brings a massive update to Obsidian's popular Kanban plugin, featuring experimental swimlanes, enhanced customization, and workflow improvements that transform how you manage projects in your notes.
As a staff software engineer in 2026, accurate work estimation remains one of the most challenging yet critical skills. This guide shares practical frameworks, common pitfalls, and real-world strategies I've developed over years of leading complex technical projects.
Experienced engineers sometimes make the controversial choice to let failing projects collapse rather than saving them. This article explores the strategic reasoning behind this approach and why it's often the right call for long-term organizational health.
Every developer knows the feeling: you give what seems like a reasonable estimate, add buffer time for the inevitable delays, and still end up running late. This isn't just poor planning—it's fundamental human psychology and system dynamics at work. Let's explore why this happens and what you can actually do about it.
When Microsoft cancelled Project Blackbird, Matt Firor's dream MMO, it revealed deeper truths about corporate acquisitions and creative work. This analysis explores what developers can learn from high-profile cancellations and how to protect creative vision.