A more human approach to software development. Established by @aprilwensel in 2016.
Joined August 2016
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Other ways to stay connected with Compassionate Coding:
š¼: linkedin.com/company/compassā¦
šŗ: youtube.com/@compassionatecoā¦ (WIP)
šļø: compassionatecoding.com/signā¦
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10 Oct 2024
āļø The next Compassionate Coding newsletter is going out next week!
This one will be about self-compassion during the job search.
compassionatecoding.com/signā¦
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4 Oct 2024
One of the activities we did yesterday involved processing difficult feedback from the past.
An engineer commented that it helped them "hear the feedback differently and the opportunity to change differently. It was a useful exercise in compassion for them and myself."
š Love to hear that.
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2 Oct 2024
I'm excited to see everyone tomorrow for the live virtual Compassionate Coding workshop! We'll be talking about how to give and receive feedback with a mix of assertiveness and compassion. I never liked dull corporate trainings myself, so this is not that. This is geared specifically toward engineers and will be fast-paced and interactive.
Intrigued? There's still time to join to improve code reviews, performance reviews, and everyday conversations.
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2 Oct 2024
"Burnout is what happens when you try to avoid being human for too long."
āMichael Gungor, The Crowd, The Critic and the Muse
Itās no surprise burnout is so prevalent in tech, where weāre constantly trying to match the pace and perfection of inhuman machines.
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1 Oct 2024
It's hard to keep up sometimes š
, but I just added a bunch of new resources to the Compassionate Coding media page!
Grateful for all the organizers and podcast hosts and authors who have supported this work. š
compassionatecoding.com/mediā¦
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1 Oct 2024
Compassionate Coding newsletter is out to subscribers! š
ALT optimism in software engineering, free scholarship tickets, podcast interview, compassion and code around the web
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1 Oct 2024
š§ New podcast interview! This one is about emotions and code.
We talk:
- Technical debt
- Code reviews
- Leadership
- Is the Big Rewrite ever a good idea?
- Compassion beyond the code
Thanks to @robbyrussell and the @_maintainable team for a great conversation!
1 Oct 2024
Join @RobbyRussell & @AprilWensel as they discuss:
š¤Æ Maintaining positive emotions when working with code.
š©āš» How emotions & team culture influence software maintenance.
š„ļø The importance of compassionate code.
š§ Listen here! bit.ly/4gMI7jE
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1 Oct 2024
Join @RobbyRussell & @AprilWensel as they discuss:
š¤Æ Maintaining positive emotions when working with code.
š©āš» How emotions & team culture influence software maintenance.
š„ļø The importance of compassionate code.
š§ Listen here! bit.ly/4gMI7jE
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26 Sep 2024
Some people have asked about scholarship tickets to this event.
Yes! Iām happy to say we have some set aside.
Feel free to email support@compassionatecoding.com to request one.
26 Sep 2024
A culture of toxic positivity can prevent teams from having the difficult conversations required for growth.
One week from today at our live virtual workshop, you can learn practical tools to balance compassion and assertiveness for braver conversations that actually make a difference.
Sign up info below! ā¬ļø
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30 Sep 2024
Newsletter going out tomorrow! š
It's for tech people who care about more than tech. Here's a snippet from the last one to give an idea of the range.
compassionatecoding.com/signā¦
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27 Sep 2024
Do you have to act on every piece of feedback youāre given?
Absolutely not!
People tend to give feedback based on their own values, needs, andāalasābiases.
Youāre the one who gets to decide whether acting on the feedback aligns with your core values and goals.
Next weekās workshop isnāt just about giving feedback, but also receiving. Weāll work through a framework for gleaning value from feedback, no matter how poorly itās originally delivered. š
Sign up below ā¬ļø
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26 Sep 2024
Letās say youāre upset about something at work.
You can choose to be
- passive by staying quiet
- aggressive by hurling insults or threats
- passive-aggressive by rolling your eyes or making sarcastic jokes
(The latter two sadly perform well on social media.)
Orā¦ you choose to be assertive by firmly communicating your needs while respecting the dignity of others.
Itās always an option; it just takes some practice and internal work to have it readily available in tough situations.
This is one of the topics weāll explore more deeply in next weekās workshop.
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26 Sep 2024
A culture of toxic positivity can prevent teams from having the difficult conversations required for growth.
One week from today at our live virtual workshop, you can learn practical tools to balance compassion and assertiveness for braver conversations that actually make a difference.
Sign up info below! ā¬ļø
ALT effective feedback for engineers
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23 Sep 2024
I was checking on registrations this morningālooks like itāll be an engaged group!
Iām excited to meet everyone. See you there. š
19 Sep 2024
In the 8 years that I've been training tech teams, one of the most popular topics has been improving feedback.
So, I'm excited to offer this live virtual workshop to a wider audience! We'll balance assertiveness and compassion.
Subscribers, check your inbox for a promo code. š
ALT effective feedback a compassionate guide for engineers by april wensel of compassionate coding
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23 Sep 2024
I've been loving the deeper conversations I'm able to have with people via the newsletter.
If youād like to stay in touch, hereās the place:
compassionatecoding.com/signā¦
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20 Sep 2024
One of my most cited talks is CompassionateāYet CandidāCode Reviews.
The truth, though, is that was barely scratching the surface!
Speaking up to voice high-quality, caring feedback and knowing which feedback to take and which to ignore starts from the insideāour core values, emotions, intentions, insecurities.
The benefits, though, are great: improved relationships with coworkers, increased productivity, continuous personal growth, and a sense of empowerment.
The upcoming feedback workshop will go deep on this subject to help you strengthen this skill and express yourself assertively, as well as compassionately. Youāll also feel confident to manage whatever feedback comes your way.
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20 Sep 2024
See you there! š
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20 Sep 2024
āOne of the most useful trainings on interpersonal relationships I have ever experiencedā
Hereās what a few engineers from past workshops have had to say. This is why I keep doing it!
Join us October 3 for a live virtual training on giving and receiving feedback.
ALT Feedback from previous Compassionate Coding workshop participants: "Tangible ideas and evidence about EQ! Really liked how logical it was- very helpful." "I thought it was brilliant: pedagogically sound through its short exercises with different groups, very clear focus on takeaways, steering clear of being overwhelming, and a lot of fun to do. Keep up the good work!" "Very excellent use of time and reflective thought; useful exercises; engaging content; zero fluff." "I found this to be one of the most useful trainings on interpersonal relationships I have ever experienced."
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