LeadDev Courses

Building for the New Developer in the Age of AI-Assisted Coding

Explore the social science behind AI adoption in software development and discover how changing expectations impact developer well-being and organizational success.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

The Post Office Scandal - Lessons from Process and Human Failures in Software Development

Explore how software development decisions and team culture can lead to catastrophic system failures, using the Post Office scandal as a compelling case study for better practices.

• YouTube
• 15 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Delivery Metrics - The Good, The Bad and The Utterly Ridiculous

Explore the complexities of engineering team metrics, from meaningful measurements to potential pitfalls, while learning to implement balanced performance tracking approaches.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Delivering Software Features for Live Events - From Development to Stage Performance

Discover how a global engineering team tackled complex challenges to create U2's groundbreaking visual display system at the Las Vegas Sphere, from technical hurdles to time-critical project management.

• YouTube
• 12 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Managing Across Time Zones - A Remote Team Leadership Retrospective

Discover effective strategies for leading distributed engineering teams across multiple time zones, drawing from Cloudflare's transition to remote work and practical experiments in team collaboration.

• YouTube
• 10 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Using Technology Radars for Transparent Technical Decision Making

Discover how Technology Radar frameworks enhance tech decision-making transparency, improve team alignment, and accelerate onboarding through visual representation of tools, languages, and platforms.

• YouTube
• 11 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Embracing Engineering's Place at the Forefront of Business

Discover how engineering leadership can evolve beyond technical roles to drive business transformation, focusing on cross-disciplinary knowledge and ethical AI adoption for strategic impact.

• YouTube
• 17 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Data Science Demystified - Understanding the Data Science Pipeline and Tools

Discover the complete data science pipeline, from data collection to storytelling, using Python tools and frameworks for building models and extracting meaningful insights.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tech Odyssey: The Epic Saga of a Mega Migration to Temporal

Discover practical strategies and real-world insights for managing large-scale tech migrations while maintaining operational excellence and continuous development. Learn from challenges and proven solutions.

• YouTube
• 24 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Tackling Technical Debt - Strategies for Understanding and Management

Discover practical strategies for managing technical debt through real-world CTO experiences, from assessment and categorization to effective communication and resolution approaches.

• YouTube
• 26 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Backwards Compatible - Lessons From 25 Years in Software Development

Gain insights into career-shaping lessons from 25 years of software development, covering essential first-year learning, leadership principles, and the lasting impact of kindness in tech.

• YouTube
• 29 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Mentorship and Sponsorship in Technical Leadership

Discover effective strategies for being a technical leader and sponsor, focusing on supporting minoritized communities through mentorship and creating growth opportunities.

• YouTube
• 28 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Ice, Confusion, and the 38,000ft Crash - Understanding Air France Flight 447

Delve into the tragic Air France 447 crash investigation, exploring crucial lessons about system design, human factors, and safety protocols through the lens of this aviation disaster.

• YouTube
• 36 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

Technical Diplomacy - Building Cross-Team Collaboration Without Authority

Master the art of influencing and collaborating across teams without formal authority. Learn strategies for building relationships, overcoming resistance, and driving cross-organizational projects through empathy and shared understanding.

• YouTube
• 23 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video

What We Talk About When We Talk About Leadership - Rethinking Engineering Leadership

Explore essential insights on engineering leadership through real experiences, evolving perspectives, and practical strategies for becoming a more effective technical leader.

• YouTube
• 27 minutes
• Self-Paced
• Free Video