Delegation
Delegation is a management and leadership methodology where a person assigns tasks, responsibilities, or authority to others, typically subordinates or team members, to achieve organizational goals efficiently. It involves entrusting work to others while maintaining accountability for the outcomes, enabling better resource utilization and skill development. In software development, this often means senior developers or team leads distributing coding tasks, code reviews, or project components to junior developers or peers.
Developers should learn delegation to enhance team productivity, foster collaboration, and focus on high-impact work like architectural decisions or complex problem-solving. It is crucial in agile environments, large-scale projects, or when mentoring junior team members, as it reduces bottlenecks and accelerates delivery. Effective delegation also builds trust and empowers team members, leading to improved morale and skill growth across the team.