Picture this: you’re at a meetup, a conference, an interview, the grocery store… and you strike up a conversation with another person. Then they say four little words that strike fear into your heart: “Tell me about yourself”! Suddenly, your mind...
Ever hear of the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse, the harbingers of doom at the end of the world? While it’s not quite as dramatic, there are also four blunders you can make in technical interviews that will not get you...
When it comes to professional software development, effective communication is just as important as writing efficient code. A good developer’s expertise lies not only in the ability to implement algorithms and solve complex problems, but also in communicating with other programmers...
Hey, experienced developers–this one’s for you! When you coach junior developers, it’s important for senior developers to be mindful of what they say. Your choice of words may affect a mentee in ways you don’t anticipate, even if your intentions are...
In the technology industry, it’s easy to focus on coding and technical skills and overlook the importance of soft skills. However, soft skills actually play an equally important role in ensuring the success of software development projects. In this blog post,...
As a new developer, your first job can be overwhelming. You may be experiencing imposter syndrome, have doubts about your ability to complete tasks, and/or feel intimidated by the amount of work you need to do… you might even encounter tasks...
You got the job, went to work, and now you’re being asked to review someone else’s code! For the first time, code that someone else wrote depends on your thumbs-up to be pushed into production. It’s nerve-wracking, to be sure. You...
