With recent events (COVID-19 and stay at home shelter) work from home has become the norm for anyone who can do their job responsibilities at home. While working from home may be nice, it brings a new set of challenges that you might not be used to if you have […]
As a software developer or engineer, the thoughts of being a software architect is still far away. However, it is not too early to understand what exactly a software architect does so you can build up those skills early. Knowing what a software architect does will help you decide on […]
At one point or another, you have probably experienced being in “flow” state. The result was incredible and you get a strange sense of happiness and fulfillment. Maybe you learn how to utilize the “flow” state to deliver some of your best work. The problem is that sometimes the “flow” […]
It is easy to find yourself getting caught up in work when you are focusing on your career. Maybe you started your career as a software developer and you feel the need to prove yourself. Or you are close to a promotion and you’re going for the last push to […]
When I was starting as a software developer, I was under the impression that the more hours I worked the more productive I would be. However, that has proven me wrong countless times. Afterward, I began to start observing and taking notes on my productivity. What I noticed is that […]
Have you ever experienced a time when you felt time flew by as you are coding? It felt like only a few minutes but a few hours have passed. That’s how it feels like to be in a state of flow. You might also notice that the results from flow […]
In the world of software, being a developer for a long time is not enough to call yourself a senior developer. It is about the experience and skills you have gained throughout those years that makes the difference. Some developers can be mid-level their entire career, while others quickly rise […]
The world of software is changing fast. There are advancements in languages, tools, and computing platforms (web, mobile, and cloud). With all these changes, as a software developer, you’ll have to quickly adapt and learn new skills constantly. Although you’ll be learning new skills some core skills don’t change and […]
For a new software developer, the intention of a one-on-one might not be clear. To them, it is something that happens on a recurring schedule where they talk with their manager for some time then move along with their day. They view it as something that is not valuable and […]
As a software developer, I am not the biggest fan of meetings. There are meetings where I am not necessary to be there at all and I could have been spending that time building software. It’s not that I have anything against meetings… in fact, I find meetings to be […]
