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Real-life interactions with engineering teams are crucial for a developer's growth. I frequently repeat the same advice to new members of my team. I decided to write this article to summarize what I keep repeating.

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I couldn’t have grown BearStudio to 20 persons if I hadn’t been able to quickly grasp the context of any interlocutor I interact with daily, whether developers, customers or lawyers. My methodology evolved from a one-man army to an orchestrator. Everybody talks about starting a business, but few discuss what it’s like to lead a 20-person team. I’ve been asked to share insights of what it is to drive BearStudio which is the company I’ve been building for almost a decade and I’ve recently been interviewed by the Clément Meyer and Romain Meyer. They are traveling around the world to explore and analyze unusual management techniques. The interview made me look back on the last 8 years of growing BearStudio from 1 to 20.

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The allure of becoming a Chief Technology Officer (CTO) is undeniable for many young developers. It's a role that promises not just a hefty salary and the authority to shape technology within a company but also provides a panoramic view of the business's technological stack. Many are drawn to this position as it seems to combine the best of technical prowess with leadership and vision. However, this shiny appeal often masks the underlying realities and challenges of the role, that uneducated optimism can bite you back…

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If you’re dreaming of starting your own software company, I have a few tips for you. Over the past decade, I’ve transformed BearStudio from a solo venture into a thriving team of 20 talented individuals. This journey has been filled with valuable lessons that I believe can serve as a blueprint for aspiring entrepreneurs.

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Last month, we received an enthusiastic pitch from Max, a lead with a grand vision and a comfortable budget for his mobile app MVP. As he listed his desired features, I sensed that Max didn't have a deep understanding of how users would interact with the mobile application. A crucial step was missing – wireframing.

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You know the type of person I’m talking about. The one who shows up after the fact to explain how you “should have” handled a problem. Sometimes it’s the employee who never said a word about an issue but suddenly has lessons on management to share. Sometimes it’s an “expert” who doesn’t even pay their own invoices on time, but still wants to teach you how to negotiate with clients. Or worse, the person who disappears for three months and comes back with a list of perfect solutions… to a problem you already solved.

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Ah, the myth of “work-life balance.” Let’s talk about it. That romanticized illusion sold to you through syrupy LinkedIn posts and wellness podcasts, promising a magical boundary between your job and your personal life. Spoiler alert: it doesn’t exist. No more than Santa Claus. Your professional life influences your personal life, and vice versa. Need proof? It’s everywhere, and it’s not always pretty.

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Picture this: you're excited, you've booked your tickets, and you're ready for a couple of days of intellectual stimulation at what you think is a tech conference. Except, it's not exactly what you'd imagined. Allow me to break it down, with my usual dose of honesty because, really, you deserve the truth.

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In the whirlwind of technological evolution, especially since the AI frenzy of 2022, there's a palpable fear among humans: the fear of obsolescence. We dread the death of our skills and the need to adapt to every shiny new trend. But here's the truth: adaptation doesn’t mean abandoning the past. In fact, the old technologies—the ones that refuse to die—prove this better than anything. Before you start believing all the hype about AI or no-code replacing developers, let’s take a closer look at what’s really happening. If we can't even replace languages like COBOL, which are supposedly obsolete, how on earth will we replace human developers? Let's dive into the world of legacy tech that, despite all odds, continues to thrive.

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When I transitioned from coding to leading a development studio, I realized there was a story to tell about the tech world's two sides. This article isn't just about my journey but about every developer's crossroads: do you chase the dream or settle for the steady path? Inspired by countless discussions in my professional circle, where misconceptions are debunked, I want to share these insights with everyone pondering a career in tech.

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Self-proclaimed experts invaded the ecosystem, often to sell their expertise rather than bringing real value. Scientists are still unsure how to mitigate the environmental impact of writing software. At BearStudio, we suffered from that.

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Finding customers as a freelance developer or a web agency can sometimes feel like trying to find water in a desert. You’ve got skills, you’ve got drive, but without clients, you're going nowhere. If you're in this business, you already know the hard truth: technical expertise alone doesn't cut it. You’ve got to master the art of client relations. It’s not about just coding a sleek website; it’s about getting someone to trust you enough to let you impact their future. Let’s break it down.

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It’s January 8, 2025, and I’m finally taking the time to lay the foundation for this blog (which, by the way, took way too long to come to life! See the timeline below). It’s been quite some time since I last wrote a proper retrospective. My last post on the BearStudio blog, titled "4 Years of Entrepreneurship at BearStudio," feels like a lifetime ago… Since then, there’s been radio silence. But for good reason: I had a lot going on.

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