As a software developer being strong in hard skills (technical) is definitely a huge plus. However, unless you are in the top few percents in the hard skills department it is really tough to stand out from other developers. That doesn’t mean all hope is lost though as there is […]
You finally found your first job as a software developer. That’s great, but how should you proceed onward? There is a huge difference between having an idea and implementing it.
You have finally taken the first step into your software development career. You came into the software development field filled with excitement and expectations only to find out it is nothing like you expected. You thought you’ll be building the next world-changing software, but all you have been doing is […]
Burnout can happen to anyone, but in the field of software development, burnout is more likely to happen due to the nature of the job. The long hours put into crunch time or to fix issues when things go south can really take a toll on you. While it is […]
Most software developers want to be as effective as possible, but not all of them can reach that point. Some develop bad habits along the way. These habits can be hurting their career and they might not even realize it.
Starting off in software development can be an intimidating thing. Much of what you were taught in school was not relevant to what you are doing. Frameworks and tools are always changing at a rapid pace. You find out that there are so many things that you don’t even know […]
A developer’s technical skills can only get them so far. Beyond their technical skills, there are other important factors such as their behaviors and mindsets. For a developer to stand out from the crowd, they need to have the right behaviors and mindsets. So, for this post, I am going […]
This post is a continuation of part 1 of Tips to Successful Software Projects. While part 1 focused more outside of development, this post will focus on tips center around development. So, let’s get started.
How a software project starts can determine the level of success of the project. The schedule is probably tight and you don’t find much time to prepare. However, jumping straight into the project and neglecting preparation will most likely come back to haunt you later. So, it is important to […]
In the post about what is deep work, I mentioned how it can give you a super boost in your career. It is great to know what deep work can do for you, but how exactly do you put it into practice? For this post, I am going to try […]
