Splitting Engineering Teams into Defense and Offense

The article discusses the challenges and solutions in structuring small engineering teams to tackle both immediate customer needs and long-term projects. At Greptile, a lean team of four engineers is divided into two groups: one focuses on ‘long-running’ tasks for extended periods without interruptions, while the other handles ‘event-driven’ tasks such as support and bug fixes. This structure helps balance product maintenance and expansion by isolating distractions, allowing engineers to work more efficiently. The strategy highlights the need for innovative approaches to team management in fast-growing startups.

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