Miguel Ángel Martín

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I was wrong about communities in 2026

January 29th, 2026

More than 15 years building communities and I still learning new things every day. Moving from Circle and Dicourse to Discord.

AI is forcing us to learn more

December 30th, 2025

How AI is pushing developers to learn more, adapt, and critically review the code it helps create.

Effectiveness for Software Engineers

December 27th, 2025

Working hard doesn't guarantee meaningful impact. Here's what I learned about engineering excellence from leading teams the last seven years and why focusing on outcomes over outputs changes everything.

Strategic thinking for Software Engineers

December 20th, 2025

An actionable guide for software engineers who want to move beyond coding speed and become true strategic contributors, learn how to identify high-impact work, align with business goals, and maximize your value as a technical leader.

Moving my community from Circle.so to Discourse

December 5th, 2025

Are you running an online community on Circle.so and thinking about switching to Discourse? Here’s why I made the leap, what surprised me, and a free migration script to help you move your own group in just a few clicks.

Focus on One Thing

June 12th, 2025

Working hard doesn't guarantee meaningful impact. Here's what I learned about engineering excellence from leading teams the last seven years and why focusing on outcomes over outputs changes everything.

AI will take your job

April 11th, 2025

Exploring how AI will impact jobs and careers, why it's important to understand AI as a tool rather than seeing it as either a threat or magic solution, and how proper adaptation and understanding of AI's capabilities is crucial for the future.

Wrong Candor

December 7th, 2024

The thin line between giving a good feedback or a really bad feedback

Empty Your Cup

November 23rd, 2024

My approach to read technical books after 14 years writing code.

Working Remotely

October 30th, 2023

Sharing my decade-long experience working remotely, clarifying misconceptions, and explaining what true remote work means - from location independence to workspace setup and collaboration.

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