Things We Read This Week

Welcome to Things We Read This Week, a weekly post featuring articles from around the internet recommended by New York Times team members. This is where we share articles we read and liked, things that made us think and things we couldn’t stop talking about. We will be taking next week off, but will resume on August 4th.

Our 6 Must Reads for Scaling Yourself as a Leader

As you take on more challenges in your organization, it’s necessary to find ways to give yourself the room to grow without burning out. This article is full of great links to resources that offer methods for managing your time and energy, which will allow you to become the leader you want to be. - Recommended by Modupe Akinnawonu, Product Manager, Android App

Kotlin: the Upstart Coding Language Conquering Silicon Valley

Kotlin has been making a buzz in the world of JVM languages over the past few years. At this year’s I/O, Google announced first-class support for Kotlin in Android. This article covers companies that use Kotlin and how it has become a great replacement for Java both for client and server-side development. I found it interesting to read a more technical piece from Wired. — Recommended by Mikhail Nakhimovich, Lead Engineer, Android App

How To Eliminate Organizational Debt

Just when you thought it was safe… you also have organizational debt. - Recommended by Nick Rockwell, Chief Technology Officer