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What does "tech lead" mean in programming?
tech lead is one of the most common terms in software development. This guide explains what it means, how it is used in practice, and why it matters, with real examples from the developer world.
Definition
A senior engineer who guides the technical direction of a team or project. A tech lead makes architectural decisions, sets coding standards, reviews critical code, and mentors junior developers. Unlike an engineering manager, a tech lead usually still writes code.
Example
"The tech lead decided to use an event-driven architecture for the new notifications service."
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