Marco Patiño

PRs in Trunk Based Development.

Wait, PRs in Trunk Based Development? Yes, PRs in Trunk Based Development. There is a common misunderstanding with TBD, which is that it always implies committing directly to main/trunk and pair programming. This is false. I talk a lot about code reviews, devex, branching models and everything around them,

I analyzed code review best practices for a year. This is what I learned.

Over the past year, I've been highly focused on one specific area: code reviews. I've analyzed and interviewed dozens of teams of varying sizes, industries, and countries to truly understand the best practices surrounding code reviews. Why? Code reviews are important. Many people think that code

Allowing threads on GitHub PR comments.

TL;DR: A GitHub Action + GitHub App that transforms PR issue comments into file comments, allowing threads and the resolve conversation button. Also adding the option of creating PR Slack channels fully synced with PRs. 0:00 /0:16 1× Try it out making a comment on this PR! The

The TRUCE framework for software quality.

In this article, I break down the report: How Developers and Managers Define and Trade Productivity for Quality. 💡 This is the latest article on my newsletter. Every week I break down papers on developer productivity. TL;DR: * Developers and managers have different views on productivity - developers think more about

2023 DORA Report, broken down.

In this article, I break down the key findings of the recent 2023 DORA Report. 💡 This is the latest article on my newsletter. Every week I break down papers on developer productivity. 🙌 TL;DR: User-centric teams have 40% higher organizational performance. Code reviews can accelerate software delivery performance by 50%

Mastering Meaningful Commit Messages 📜 A Developer’s Guide

In the world of software development, one of the most important but often overlooked aspects is writing clear and meaningful commit messages. A commit message serves as a concise and informative summary of the changes made to a codebase. It not only helps developers understand the purpose and context of

7 Keys for a Great Sprint Retrospective ✨

As Agile methodologies continue to gain popularity in the software development industry, the importance of conducting effective sprint retrospectives cannot be emphasized enough. The sprint retrospective is a crucial event in the Scrum framework that allows teams to reflect on their work, identify areas for improvement, and celebrate successes. To

Capturing real-time feedback from developers

Both giving and receiving feedback within the development team is key to success. Communication can quickly recognize and then solve a spectrum of issues, ranging from small errors to large bottlenecks; continual and effective communication can even prevent errors from ever occurring. Typically, development teams use the Scrum methodology to

GitHub PR template Builder

In the world of software development, collaboration and efficient workflow are vital for successful project management. One powerful tool that aids in this process is the pull request (PR) template. Pull request templates provide a standardized structure and set of guidelines for developers to follow when submitting code changes, streamlining

3 Ways to Detect Bottlenecks in the Development Team

A strong development team is characterized by collaboration and a well-organized workflow. These features are crucial to not only complete important tasks but to also foster a synergistic working environment in which consistent progress is made as a whole team. Development teams rely on this consistency, and when it is