The number of technologies out there is growing day-by-day. This can make it very difficult for you to figure out how you can increase your software developer skills. While it is nearly impossible to guess what is the best programming language you should be mastering there are a few skills […]
The modern work environment can be difficult to deal with for those that are on the introverted side. Open office space, distractions at every corner, and constant talking everywhere are some examples of what goes on in most modern work environments. For those that are more on the extroverted side, […]
Often time less experienced software developers tend to have the wrong idea of being productive in software development. They believe that to be productive, they have to be writing code all the time. Do you fall into this description?
While researching into workplace productivity for software developers, I ran into The Programmer’s Bill of Rights proposed by Jeff Atwood. Within the article, he describes six fundamentals that companies should provide for programmers, software developers, and software engineers to be successful and be as productive as possible. Unfortunately, companies are […]
We live in a world where you are always “busy.” Your to-do list is growing day-by-day and you wonder when it will stop. This blog post might be one of the many tabs you have opened up in your internet browser. In your head, you might be juggling all the […]
The cognitive load from writing software is incredibly high early on in your career. You do not have much experience in solving various types of problems. This lack of experience makes you actively think about each of the problems that you are trying to solve to reach an end-solution. Repeat the […]
The state of “flow” or “zone” is a unique concept that you might have experience with, but do not know about it. Sometimes, when you are coding you lose the sense of time and what is happening around you. Does this sound familiar? If so, that was you being in “flow.”
Soft skills are necessary and essential for your career. You cannot rely on only hard (technical) skills alone. Soft skills influence how you act and what you do, which is important to human relations.
Being a successful software developer is not just about technical skills. You also need to have soft skills. It is easy to focus on hard skills (technical skills) and forget about the soft skills. However, soft skills are what affects how others perceive and interact with you.
Impostor syndrome is when you see yourself as inadequate or as a failure despite information indicating that you are adequate or successful. Many individuals go through a phase of impostor syndrome throughout their career. This is especially true if the person is making a career shift or is early into […]
