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by worker_thread 1637 days ago
>>>Build/deployment dashboards for everyone to see. If you break the build your name is shown as a shame factor etc. Many years ago when I was young and dumb and at a startup, you had to take a shot and run a mile if you break the build. Worked wonders to keep things stable.

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worker_thread 1637 days ago
Sorry I am so taken aback with your comment, shaming your team members for breaking build is a big no no in my opinion. Code is meant to be broken because that's when the maximum learnings and opportunities for improvement happen. I don't want "stable" build and "broken" team. I heard numerous stories of sr. software engg breakings stuff and have interesting insights to share afterwards. In fact I'd encourage to experiment more with the code base, go where they feel uncomfortable. If something goes wrong I am behind them. If a build is broken it's on me not the team member I am supporting.

PS: In similar situation as OP, leading team of 4 jr software engg.

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