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Toptal Webinar: How to Build and Scale a Remote Engineering Team

Building and scaling engineering teams is more complicated than just hiring additional people. As teams grow, everything has to change. In the latest on-demand Toptal Webinar, our Vice President of R&D Bozhidar Batsov and Chief People Officer Michelle Labbe discuss how to build and scale best-in-class engineering teams.

Scrum Master vs. Agile Coach: Why Successful Transformations Need Both

During an Agile transformation, leaders often assume that the Agile coach role can be undertaken by a Scrum master. While they share similar traits, these roles have scopes that differ greatly.

How to Lead Fewer, Better Meetings in 2021 and Beyond

Author Daniel Stillman shares tips every leader needs to improve the organizational communication issues plaguing suddenly remote teams.

Picasso: How to Test a Component Library

Testing can be a daunting task even for experienced teams with an abundance of resources. How do Toptal developers write tests and what do they use? In this article, Toptal React Developer Boris Yordanov introduces you to Picasso, a component library designed by our developers for in-house use. Now you can put it to good use, too.

The Widening Impact of the Motion Design Industry

What does the motion design industry encompass, how does motion design impact business, and what problems are motion designers uniquely equipped to solve?

Linters Implemented by Ruby Libraries

When you hear the word “linter,” you probably think about particular widely used tools. But there’s a different kind of linters. In this article, Toptal Back-end Architect Robert Pankowecki introduces you to linters implemented by Ruby libraries and details their capabilities.

What Is a Technical Project Manager?

Surging demand for Technical Project Managers has raised some important questions for PMs in software development. What are the responsibilities and expectations associated with this role? And just how technical is “technical”?

What Is a Technical Project Manager?

Surging demand for Technical Project Managers has raised some important questions for PMs in software development. What are the responsibilities and expectations associated with this role? And just how technical is “technical”?

How Open Talent Can Drive Healthcare’s Digital Transformation

The keys to future growth, innovation, and safety will require access to the exact skills needed at the exact right time.

How Verizon Created an Award-Winning Virtual Internship Program

Last year, Verizon transformed its internship program to be fully remote. Here’s how they created a rewarding experience for students and managers.

Digitally Divided: Zoom-less Rural America Looks to Close Broadband Gap

Poor investments and service monopolies have blocked many Americans from high-speed internet access. Renewed interest in boosting broadband might finally bridge the access gap.

Thinking of Using a SPAC to Go Public? Here's What to Consider

“I know more people that have a SPAC than have COVID” is a common refrain among finance professionals these days. So what’s driving the spike? Is a SPAC IPO right for your company?

People, Product, and Technology: A Beginner’s Guide to Engineering Management

What makes a successful engineering manager? Success usually depends on how managers lead their people, product, and technology. In this article, we examine what it takes to get started and progress in the engineering manager role.