The book every software developer must read
Many software developers want to be the best they can be in their craft, but few know how to achieve it. In the age of information overload, it is very hard to figure this out. Although there are plenty of websites out there that tell you how to become a Continue Reading
Proven way to make programming fun
Software development can be a very interesting and financially rewarding career. With abundance of free online tutorials, learning how to program today is easier than ever. However, there is one major hurdle that everyone who has ever tried coding is familiar with: the process of writing software can, sometimes, be tedious Continue Reading
Becoming a software developer is easier than you think
Everyone knows that software developers is one of the best paid professions. However, the most prevalent assumptions are that entering this career is a long and complicated process and that most people are just not cut out for this type of job. Many people believe that you will need to have Continue Reading
Creative ways for a software developer to earn money on the side
The profession of software developer is in high demand these days. Jobs in this sector are easy to find and most of them offer above-average salary. However, another attractive aspect of the profession is that, with the right skills, there are many creative ways of earning extra cash on the side Continue Reading
Being “toxically masculine” to become a greater coder
There were days when boys were boys and masculinity was respected. Well, not anymore. Recently, American Psychological Association (APA), the body that sets professional standards for people employed in the field of psychology in the US, has defined traditional masculine personality traits as “toxic”. And those are not the traits that Continue Reading
Biggest misconceptions about full stack developers
There are many different types of software developers out there. Some are generalists, while other are more specialized. And the distinction in specialism is not only between application types, such as web vs native. Even in the same type of app, there are programmers who can build the whole thing Continue Reading
The most important skill for 21st century
We are living in the information age. Many traditional industries and jobs associated with them are on the way out. Internet and smart technologies have radically changed how we live and work. Although technology has improved our lives overall, it also made certain things much more challenging. One of the Continue Reading
How to think like a hacker
Contrary to the popular belief, hackers are not always the people who breach website security and steal personal data. The word also refers to the software developers who build revolutionary software by putting together some components in such a way that nobody thought of before. This is why when you Continue Reading
How not to mange software projects
There is one thing in the IT industry that happens often, yet makes no sense. When a given project is not progressing at the pace it was planned to, quite often this has nothing to do with how efficient the participants of the project are. More often than not, this Continue Reading
How society conditions you for mediocrity
Why, despite a strong economy and virtually unlimited opportunities, only a small number of people in developed countries live the life that they are fully satisfied with? There are many reasons for this and sometimes, there are individual circumstances beyond people’s control that get in people’s way. However, there is Continue Reading
