The Engineering Manager's Survival Guide

The Engineering Manager's Survival Guide

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A guide to navigate the transition to engineering management

While mentoring new engineering managers, a lot of common questions are coming up. Moving to the EM position is complex. I wrote this guide to help EMs to do a successful transition and to become great tech leaders.

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Hacker NewsStrong engagement from HN community · Strong signals: ide, io · Missing: https docs, excited, just released
57%57% predicted probability of success on Hacker News, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Indie HackersFits the IH revenue-focused audience · Missing: supports, reddit linkedin, podcasting
57%57% predicted probability of success on Indie Hackers, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
nativeThis product was originally launched on this platform.
TrustMRRLess likely to generate early MRR · Missing: mobile apps, ios, personal
35%35% predicted probability of success on TrustMRR, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Product HuntUnlikely to reach the leaderboard · Strong signals: new · Missing: mac, agents, macos
26%26% predicted probability of success on Product Hunt, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
AppSumoMay struggle as an AppSumo deal · Missing: plus, platform, intuitive
18%18% predicted probability of success on AppSumo, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
BetaListMay not resonate with beta-testers · Missing: web3, chat, crypto
12%12% predicted probability of success on BetaList, based on ML models trained on real launch data.
Acquire.comPre-revenue stage for this audience · Missing: arr, mrr, revenue
11%11% predicted probability of success on Acquire.com, based on ML models trained on real launch data.

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