In June 2022, code intelligence platform Sourcegraph conducted a downsizing, laying off 8% of its team. The layoffs were executed with transparency and care, described as the complete opposite approach to secretive layoffs seen at other tech firms like Tesla. While the exact number of employees affected wasn't specified, the move was part of a broader trend of adjustments within the tech industry during a period of market uncertainty. The company, a high-growth startup in the developer tools sector, handled the process in a way that industry observers suggested could serve as a model for other companies.
