🎙 About the Podcast:

Join host Neciu Dan as he sits down with Stefano Magni, a senior front-end engineer and tech lead at Preply, to explore the intricacies of building a robust design system and the journey of working in public.

Stefano shares his insights on the importance of skills, reputation, and networking in shaping a successful career. Discover how his experiences from building Flash mini-games to architecting React-based systems have influenced his approach to engineering excellence.

In this episode, they discuss:

The pivotal moment that led Stefano to work in public

How Preply's design system impacts user experience

The balance between perfectionism and pragmatism in engineering

The role of data-driven decisions in Preply's culture

Best practices for managing large codebases without tests

Stefano also shares his journey from a Flash developer to a leader in the design system space, emphasizing the value of sharing knowledge and building a strong professional network.

Chapters:

00:00 Introduction to Stefano Magni and Preply

05:12 The Importance of Public Work

12:45 Building a Design System at Preply

18:30 Balancing Perfectionism and Pragmatism

25:00 Data-Driven Culture at Preply

32:15 Managing Large Codebases Without Tests

40:00 The Journey from Flash to React

47:30 Networking and Reputation in Tech

55:00 Closing Thoughts and Future Plans

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