Book description
A human-centric guide to solving complex problems in engineering management, from sizing teams to handling technical debt. There's a saying that people don't leave companies, they leave managers. Management is a key part of any organization, yet the discipline is often self-taught and unstructured. Getting to the good solutions for complex management challenges can make the difference between fulfillment and frustration for teams--and, ultimately, between the success and failure of companies. Will Larson's An Elegant Puzzle focuses on the particular challenges of engineering management--from sizing teams to handling technical debt to performing succession planning--and provides a path to the good solutions. Drawing from his experience at Digg, Uber, and Stripe, Larson has developed a thoughtful approach to engineering management for leaders of all levels at companies of all sizes. An Elegant Puzzle balances structured principles and human-centric thinking to help any leader create more effective and rewarding organizations for engineers to thrive in.
Classy Dancer
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Chew Chew
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Sw00sh
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Prometheus
ListenBook's chapters, controls, and filters have transformed my listening sessions into immersive journeys. The app's versatility in downloading audio is impressive. It streamlines the process and saves time.
Spunky Chick
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Pink C
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Call Back Queen
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Vixen
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Onion King
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Shay
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Boo
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Frosty
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Mad Viral
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Chocolate Thunder
Looping playback of a single track helps me master difficult concepts. So helpful! Supports all audio formats I use without issues. Very happy. Auto-rewind is a brilliant feature. Never lose track of where I left off. The app is so reliable. I’ve never had any issues with it.
Slacker Cat
ListenBook Pro's noise reduction feature is a fantastic addition that enhances my audio experience. ListenBook is a must-have for any audiobook enthusiast. It's reliable, efficient, and a pleasure to use.
Moon Solitaire
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Playing a wide variety of audio formats
Works on all devices with iOS 13 and newer
Huge amount of features for a small price
Frequent updates to add new features and improve existing ones
Advanced playback controls
Live sound processing
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice and noise reduction
Translated into more than 20 languages
If you love listening to fiction audiobooks, ListenBook has features to make the process easier.
Edit book data: title, author, cover
Use equalizer to make the sound comfortable for you
Adjust the playback speed
Enjoy dark and light app themes
Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
Auto-Bookmarks make it easy to find your place
AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Convenient bookmarking system helps you mark the most important places.
Unlimited bookmarks for each audiobook
Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
Auto rewind depending on paused time, customize rewind times to your liking
Removing background noise from recordings made in classrooms and meetings
Changing the timbre of the reader's voice for a better listening experience