In recent years, there is
a lot of interest in the
techlead role in software development. There are many discussions about what the role is and what it is not. Some articles explain it as CTO, some see it as a lead software developer, and some consider as a fully separate role in the team. While there is no clear agreement on techlead definition in the industry, one thing is certain: being a techlead requires
strong technical skills and deep expertise with a good mix of
leadership and other soft skills.
The
only way to effectively grow in this area is
continuous learning in system design, architecture, engineering practices and
self-imrpovement in communication and presentation skills, leadership, conflict resolution.
If you're a techlead or thinking about becoming one, you should definitely
check out the @techleadbits channel. They break down useful articles, books, videos, and share personal experience from a techlead's life. It's full of insights and tips that can really help you grow in this role.