2025 in Review: Engineering, Management, and AI Adoption
AI Summary
An annual recap by engineering leader Will Larson covering his transition to a new job at Imprint, finishing his fourth book 'Crafting Engineering Strategy', returning to hands-on software development using tools like Claude Code, and reflecting on long-term career goals.
Key Takeaways
- Finished writing 'Crafting Engineering Strategy' with O'Reilly, marking the third engineering book of the 2020s.
- Returned to writing production pull requests after nearly a decade away, heavily utilizing Claude Code for hands-on development.
- Joined Imprint after leaving Carta, focusing on hiring, scaling, and practical problem-solving.
Why it matters
Provides insights into engineering leadership, the evolving market for executive roles (VPE/CTO), and practical strategies for integrating AI tools into software development.
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