Why senior developers fail to communicate their expertise

Why senior developers talk in terms of complexity while the rest of the business is worried about uncertainty. And what to do about it now that AI is in the picture.

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Senior developers hold a wealth of system knowledge, but sharing it is often a struggle. This post dives deep into why, exploring Peter Naur's 'world model' of expertise and the fundamental clash between engineering's focus on complexity and business's drive for speed. Understanding these underlying values is key to bridging the communication gap.

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Why senior developers fail to communicate their expertise

Why senior developers talk in terms of complexity while the rest of the business is worried about uncertainty. And what to do about it now that AI is in the picture.

nair.sh

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