The Michael Jordan Approach to Software Engineering

Tue, 23 Sep 2025 07:00:01 +0000

When we think of greatness in the world of sports, one name that immediately pops in my mind is Michael Jordan. Widely regarded as the greatest basketball player of all time, Jordan’s approach to his craft is legendary. While the world of software engineering might seem miles apart from the basketball court, there are valuable lessons we as software engineers can learn from the Michael Jordan approach and apply them to our work as software engineers.

From Silent Coder to Respected Leader

Wed, 25 Jun 2025 07:00:02 +0000

Java technical leadership is a journey that transforms developers from focused coders into community contributors. With “silent coder” I mean a person who is focused on writing software but has no intention or interest in sharing what they have learned. Productivity is measured in how much work I as a person can get done. This mirrors Java’s early days when it was a closed-source language, its evolution hidden behind Sun Microsystems’ walls, its growth limited by what a single company could envision.

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The Michael Jordan Approach to Software Engineering

From Silent Coder to Respected Leader