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So you want to be a Tech Lead - Here's everything you need to know

How I became one and what I learned along the way

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Irina Stanescu
Jun 14, 2023
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This article discusses the role of a tech lead (TL) and the various responsibilities they must undertake to be effective and drive the desired business results. It also addresses common misconceptions about the role and potential surprises that tech leads may encounter along the way.

But first, let’s start with some story time.

If I tell you how I became a Tech Lead you’re going to laugh.

You see, I became a Tech Lead first in my head, and later in reality.

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