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By overcommitted.dev | A crew of overcommitted software engineers

A show for software engineers and programmers that are passionate about learning and career growth. Join the women in tech hosts as they share with each other and interview influential folks in the world of software on their career strategies. We cover subjects like AI, software ethics, social media, engineering and leadership strategy, all with the goal of getting better at what we love to do.

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GitHub Next: Strategic Failure Drives Durable Innovation

GitHub Next: Strategic Failure Drives Durable Innovation

Mar 10, 2026

True innovation thrives on strategic failure, not avoidance. Discover how embracing "long bets" and letting ideas "escape the lab" builds durable competitive advantages.

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AI Agents Demand Strategic Delegation and Asynchronous Workflows

AI Agents Demand Strategic Delegation and Asynchronous Workflows

Mar 03, 2026

AI agents fundamentally shift software development by managing complexity and automating tasks, requiring new skills in strategic delegation and asynchronous workflows for significant efficiency gains.

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Legible Work vs. Illegible Work: Navigating Impact and System Design

Legible Work vs. Illegible Work: Navigating Impact and System Design

Feb 24, 2026

Optimize for lasting impact by prioritizing strategic, "illegible" work over easily tracked tasks, building robust systems that endure beyond short-term metrics.

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Artistic Discipline Forges Superior Software Engineering Problem-Solving Skills

Artistic Discipline Forges Superior Software Engineering Problem-Solving Skills

Feb 17, 2026

Artistic discipline cultivates superior technical problem-solving. Discover how meticulous composition skills translate to elegant, robust code and a new way to identify engineering talent.

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Interactive Visualizations Build Deep Technical Understanding

Interactive Visualizations Build Deep Technical Understanding

Feb 10, 2026

Interactive visualizations transform complex tech concepts into intuitive understanding, revealing how traditional methods create fragile knowledge and lead to critical errors.

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Sustainable Software Requires Empathy for Your Future Self

Sustainable Software Requires Empathy for Your Future Self

Feb 03, 2026

Software is a commitment to your future self, not just a launch. Neglecting maintenance and documentation creates compounding technical debt that cripples productivity and fosters burnout.

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AI Productivity Mirage: Context Mastery and Review Burden Drive Burnout

AI Productivity Mirage: Context Mastery and Review Burden Drive Burnout

Jan 27, 2026

AI's promise of efficiency may be a mirage, masking a hidden cost: experienced developers using AI can take 19% longer. Understand the new cognitive load and review burden to build resilience.

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Fiber Arts, ADHD, and Accessibility Inform Better Programming

Fiber Arts, ADHD, and Accessibility Inform Better Programming

Jan 20, 2026

Discover how fiber arts and knitting offer surprising lessons for modern programming, revealing universal principles that enhance teaching, community, and inclusive design for all users.

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Embrace Silly Software for Creative Learning and Impactful Engineering

Embrace Silly Software for Creative Learning and Impactful Engineering

Jan 13, 2026

Embrace "silly software" to rapidly learn new tech, boost creativity, and enhance collaboration, transforming abstract concepts into tangible, engaging projects.

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Microservices Are Organizational Scaling Patterns, Not Technical Solutions

Microservices Are Organizational Scaling Patterns, Not Technical Solutions

Jan 06, 2026

Microservices are an organizational scaling pattern, not a technical one, often adopted prematurely by small teams, incurring overhead that outweighs benefits.

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Non-Traditional Skills Validate Tech Careers, Mentorship Bridges Hiring Gaps

Non-Traditional Skills Validate Tech Careers, Mentorship Bridges Hiring Gaps

Dec 30, 2025

Transferable soft skills from teaching and library science unlock software engineering roles, challenging hiring practices that favor conventional pipelines and highlighting the value of mentorship.

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Evolving DevRel Strategy: Understanding Developer Needs and Communicating Value

Evolving DevRel Strategy: Understanding Developer Needs and Communicating Value

Dec 23, 2025

Developer Relations shifts from content creation to understanding developer needs. Prioritize problem-solving skills over follower counts to build genuine connections and drive company value.

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Developers Should Prioritize Educational Writing for Clarity and Culture

Developers Should Prioritize Educational Writing for Clarity and Culture

Dec 16, 2025

Technical writing for developers should prioritize education, transforming dry documentation into engaging content that fosters clarity, collaboration, and talent attraction.

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Embrace Unreasonableness: Calculated Risks Unlock Fulfilling Careers

Embrace Unreasonableness: Calculated Risks Unlock Fulfilling Careers

Dec 09, 2025

Embrace "unreasonableness" to unlock unexpected career opportunities. Take calculated risks with safety nets, adopt new tech slowly, and frame initiatives with business metrics.

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Adapting Identity Protocols for Non-Deterministic AI Agent Security

Adapting Identity Protocols for Non-Deterministic AI Agent Security

Dec 02, 2025

AI agents introduce novel security risks by easily following arbitrary instructions, enabling data exfiltration. Adapt existing protocols like OAuth to manage these unpredictable, non-human actors.

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Developer-Led Adoption, AI Integration, and Economic Shifts in Tech

Developer-Led Adoption, AI Integration, and Economic Shifts in Tech

Nov 25, 2025

Developer-led adoption and AI code assistants are the new standard, demanding organizational adaptation, not resistance. Understand tech layoffs' real economic drivers and the growing JavaScript package size explosion.

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