Imagine joining a new team as a fresh junior developer, only to find yourself in a senior-dominated environment where every team member boasts over 40,000 hours of experience. The workflows and practices are tailored to these elite performers, leaving juniors struggling to keep up through no fault. The complexity of technology is a given, but the dynamics within the team are entirely within the team's control.
Why do silos and heroism become daily challenges? Often, the baseline is set too high, aiming for maximum efficiency by creating a senior-only team. This approach, while well-intentioned, often backfires, especially in smaller companies, leading to high turnover, isolation, problem concealment, and toxic work environments. The result? A stagnant team mired in unnecessary complexity.
True senior developers simplify complexity and empower others to excel. In this podcast, we'll explore how to do just that, focusing on creating an inclusive, efficient, and resilient team environment. Join us as we dive into the principles of the Average Developer approach, where the focus is on enabling all team members to contribute effectively and grow together.
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Is "Seniority" A Good Baseline?
Imagine you join a team as a fresh junior, and 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘀𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿-𝗼𝗻𝗹𝘆 𝘁𝗲𝗮𝗺 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝟰𝟬,𝟬𝟬𝟬+ 𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀 𝗼𝗳 𝗲𝘅𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲, and everything in that team is aligned with these "elite" performers.
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