Dev Shorts

Narrative is a feature : Why engineers should care about storytelling

How the technical prowess works hand-in hand with the ability to translate it into the business side | ✨ Dev Shorts #17

Jul 8 • Stefania Barabas and Alexandru Dragoi

When AI Becomes a Decoration With a Cost Attached

Why I think building without AI is still the default of good engineering — and the one test I keep coming back to. ✨ Dev Shorts #16

Jun 30 • Stefania Barabas

The Anxious People Who Keep Tech Running

✨ Dev Shorts #12 - short and meaningful | A short dev note on refactoring, responsibility, and the moment engineers hesitate before touching working…

Jan 25 • Stefania Barabas

When AI Treats Us Better Than People

It’s uncomfortable to admit, but the gap is widening - fast.

Oct 28, 2025 • Stefania Barabas

It’s Not All About Tech

✨ Dev Shorts #13 - short and meaningful | How prioritizing health and balance builds a more sustainable career in tech

Oct 22, 2025 • Stefania Barabas

Choosing the Right Team as a Woman in Tech

✨ Dev Shorts #12 - short and meaningful

Oct 13, 2025 • Stefania Barabas

Code Reviews Beyond Syntax: Growth, Resilience, and Learning

✨ Dev Shorts #11 - short and meaningful

Sep 30, 2025 • Stefania Barabas

When performance feels invisible

✨ Dev Shorts #10 - short and meaningful

Sep 21, 2025 • Stefania Barabas

Imposter syndrome shows up in tech too. Learn how I face imposter moments and turn fear into growth through curiosity and persistence.

✨ Dev Shorts #9 - short and meaningful

Sep 14, 2025 • Stefania Barabas

We All Have Our Own Speed: Finding Your Pace in Tech

✨ Dev Shorts #8 - short and meaningful

Aug 20, 2025 • Stefania Barabas

From Quick Fixes to Real Solutions: How My Developer Mindset Evolved - The pause

✨ Dev Shorts #7 - short and meaningful

Jul 10, 2025 • Stefania Barabas

Proactiveness runs in TEAMS

(not Microsoft Teams 😅) | ✨ Dev Shorts #6 - short and meaningful

Jun 27, 2025 • Stefania Barabas

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