How to Build a Dev Team
Resources for learning to code are everywhere. The only hard part is choosing one. But when it comes to learning how to lead a development team, quality resources are incredibly scarce.
This course fills that gap. It contains all of the lessons I learned while building the dev team at Tighten, a Laravel consultancy known for producing great work, but with an even better reputation as a fantastic place to work.
Series episodes
Culture and Environment (3)
Introduction
41sMeet your instructor and get a clear roadmap for this Laracasts course—learn what we'll cover, why it matters, and how you'll progress.
How to Create a Healthy Developer Culture
20m 36sLearn practical steps to build a healthy developer culture—boost team morale, collaboration, and productivity with proven practices.
How to Lay the Groundwork for Developer Productivity
11m 5sSet up practical workflows, tools, and habits to boost developer productivity—realistic, team-focused strategies to optimize your dev environment.
Building Your Team (3)
How to Structure the Positions of a Development Team
14m 35sLearn how to structure development team roles for smoother hiring, clearer management, and streamlined processes that boost productivity.
How to Hire Developers
15m 39sLearn to hire developers: craft clear job posts, run effective interviews, and attract the right engineers with practical, proven steps.
How to Manage Developers
13m 22sLead developers with empathy and clear processes: coaching, feedback, and team practices that boost morale and delivery.
Workflow and Processes (2)
How to Set Up Code Process on a Development Team
18m 55sSet up a clear code workflow for your team to standardize commits, reviews, and deployments—reduce friction, boost collaboration and delivery.
How to Set Up Task Process on a Development Team
15m 55sTurn vague requirements into clear, actionable tasks: set up a task process that improves planning, focus, and delivery for your dev team.
Leadership and Operations (4)
How to Manage the Dev Team's Relationship With the Rest of the Organization
15m 25sAlign your dev team with the organization: improve communication, collaboration and stakeholder relations to boost productivity and morale.
How to Estimate Development Work
12m 40sMake development estimates practical: learn techniques to produce useful, honest timelines and manage expectations without false precision.
How to Manage a Development Team's Finances
15m 7sMake your dev team's finances work: identify costs, forecast budgets, and optimize hiring and spending to keep projects on track.
Common Mistakes We See on Development Teams
18m 6sDiscover 12 common development team mistakes and how to avoid them: practical fixes to improve workflows, collaboration, and delivery.
