"How to Build and Manage a Distributed Development Team: Best Practices from 50+ Projects"

This post collects practical patterns for scaling distributed engineering teams drawn from many projects.

Foundational principles

• Documentation-first culture
• Clear ownership and small autonomous teams
• Consistent tooling and processes

Operational practices

1. Synchronous planning + asynchronous execution.
2. Lightweight ceremonies for alignment (weekly demos, quarterly OKRs).
3. Strong onboarding and mentorship programs.

Hiring and retention

• Hire for communication and ownership; provide career growth and feedback loops.

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