Software development is a complex field that requires expertise from a cross-functional team. But more often than not, working together can be difficult. We might struggle in having a healthy collaboration, especially with those within our own team that possesses a different set of skills, working language, and training background. Sometimes it just feels like we speak a different language altogether, which can affect the overall success of a product. I talked to several developers and designers to better understand the most common problems from both perspectives. As a result, I want to present a series of strategies and tools that might just make us best friends.