At Tunaresq, we’re in the exciting second phase of development — where backend engineers, frontend developers, and product designer collaborate closely to deliver scalable, well-integrated features.
This phase isn’t just about pushing code — it’s about aligning deeply with the product vision, syncing on API contracts, and building systems that don’t just connect — they click.
🤝 From Solo Devs to Team Players
Working in a cross-functional team has helped us shift from siloed development to collaborative engineering. Before starting any task, we now align with other one another to avoid working in isolation and ensure we’re solving the right problems.
Every update is discussed, clarified, and implemented with transparency — reducing back-and-forth and improving flow.
🔁 Redefining “Done”
For us, a task isn’t “done” just because it works locally. It’s only complete when:
It aligns with the product’s business logic
It’s been peer-reviewed and tested
It’s successfully integrated by the front-end team
It satisfies the original UI/UX and data requirements
Only then do we move it to “Done” on ClickUp.
🔍 Designing Before Coding
We dedicate time to planning before jumping into implementation. If a task is meant to take 4 hours, we spend at least 1.5 hours analyzing edge cases, designing the architecture, and identifying reusable logic.
This helps us avoid repetition, improve code clarity, and ensure we’re working on what truly matters.
📖 Learning Through Reading Code
After completing our own tasks, we spend time reading teammates’ code to understand their thought process, identify new patterns, and improve our own standards. This not only helps us level up technically but also keeps the code base consistent and clean.
🔧 API Design with Purpose
Every endpoint we build is crafted with context:
Does it match the UI needs?
Does it minimize frontend work?
Is it secure and efficient?
Does it follow consistent patterns?
By asking these questions early, we ensure each integration is smooth, purposeful, and scalable.
🧠 Ownership and Problem Solving
We take full ownership of tasks — from kickoff to deployment. When we hit roadblocks, we:
First attempt to solve it ourselves
Document what we’ve tried
Then reach out to leads or teammates with clear context
If we think a new approach might be better than the one proposed, we demo it, explain its impact, and collaborate on the best path forward.
🔄 Our Current Progress
We’re actively building Tunaresq’s backend — from authentication and user management to modular features. We’re continuously syncing with front-end team to validate responses, test integrations, and improve user flow.
This journey is still ongoing — and we’re proud to be part of a team that learns, iterates, and grows together.
🔑 Key Takeaways
Teamwork beats solo work. Align early, avoid rework.
Design before code. Strategy saves time.
Own your tasks. From concept to integration.
Read and review. Learn from your team.
Code for context. Always serve the product, not just the spec.
👨🏽💻 We’re currently contributing to Tunaresq, building a product we believe in — one sprint, one endpoint, one smart decision at a time.
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