IDEAS, DECISIONS & LESSONS
Notes on AI, architecture and building useful products.
166 articles
05 Apr 2026 · 6 min read
1on1
A practical guide for Vietnamese tech leads on running effective 1-on-1 meetings in English — from opening questions to giving feedback and closing action items.
Read more05 Apr 2026 · 6 min read
1-on-1
Learn the exact phrases, structure, and vocabulary to run confident, productive 1-on-1 meetings in English — from opening the conversation to giving difficult feedback.
Read more04 Apr 2026 · 6 min read
communication
Learn how to use storytelling techniques when presenting technical ideas. As a Vietnamese developer or tech lead, master the art of making complex concepts memorable and compelling for any audience.
Read more04 Apr 2026 · 5 min read
code review
Master the English phrases and tone used by senior engineers when reviewing code. Learn to give feedback that is clear, respectful, and actionable — without sounding harsh or vague.
Read more03 Apr 2026 · 5 min read
code review
Master the English phrases and communication skills for giving constructive, clear, and respectful code reviews — especially when working with international teams.
Read more01 Apr 2026 · 6 min read
2026
This week's top reads for Tech Leads & Engineers: the AI coding tools war heats up, Stripe's autonomous agents ship 1,300 PRs/week, software supply chain becomes the #1 attack vector, and engineering leadership rethinks itself.
Read more01 Apr 2026 · 6 min read
code review
Learn the exact English phrases Vietnamese tech leads use to give constructive, clear, and professional code review feedback in international teams.
Read more31 Mar 2026 · 7 min read
architecture
Practical English phrases for Vietnamese tech leads navigating technical disagreements, design discussions, and architecture decision meetings with international teams.
Read more31 Mar 2026 · 6 min read
english
A practical guide for Vietnamese tech leads on presenting ideas clearly, confidently, and persuasively to international stakeholders — with key phrases, vocabulary, and a 5-minute drill.
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