You‘ve just landed your dream job as a developer. You‘re excited to put your hard-earned skills to work and make a real impact. But a few weeks in, you find yourself drowning in unfamiliar concepts and ever-expanding requirements. The codebase is far more complex than anything you worked on in your bootcamp projects. You start…
As a full-stack software developer, I‘ve learned the hard way that strong organizational skills are essential for success, both professionally and personally. In the fast-paced world of coding, there‘s always a new language or framework to learn, a new bug to squash, a new feature to ship. Without systems for managing my time, tasks, and…
If you‘ve worked as a software developer for any length of time, chances are you‘ve made a mistake that has negatively impacted your production environment. Whether it‘s deploying code with a critical bug, accidentally deleting user data, or bringing down the entire site, we‘ve all been there. A 2017 report from Stripe found that 77%…
Writing – whether it‘s blog posts, documentation, tutorials, books, or something else – is an important skill for developers and really anyone working in tech. Sharing our knowledge and experiences through writing is one of the best ways we can help others learn and grow while also reinforcing our own skills and building our reputations….
In exciting news for lifelong learners around the globe, over 200 universities have launched more than 1,000 free online courses in the last six months alone. These courses span a wide range of subjects, from computer science and engineering to humanities, business, and much more. As a full-stack developer and online learning enthusiast, I‘ve combed…
Childhood in the Mumbai Slums I was born and raised in the slums of Mumbai, India. Life was extremely challenging growing up. My family was poor and we lived in a small hut in an overcrowded slum. Access to clean water, sanitation, healthcare, and education was very limited. I was surrounded by both good and…
Humble Beginnings as a Junior Developer My journey as a developer began over a decade ago. Fresh out of college with a computer science degree, I was eager to land my first programming job and start my career. However, I graduated in 2009 in the midst of the Great Recession. Tech companies had enacted hiring…
The modern world runs on knowledge and skills. Whether you want to advance your career, start a new one, or simply satisfy your endless curiosity, there have never been more options for learning on your own time and terms. Over the past decade, massive open online courses (MOOCs) have become a major part of the…
Learning to code is an exciting and rewarding journey, but it‘s not without its challenges. As you navigate the ups and downs of becoming a programmer, it‘s inevitable that you‘ll make some mistakes along the way. But here‘s the good news – you‘re not alone! Every programmer, even the most experienced ones, have made their…
As a full-stack developer with over a decade of experience, I‘ve had my fair share of triumphs and tribulations throughout my career. Looking back, there are countless lessons I wish I could impart to my junior developer self. In this article, I‘ll share the most valuable insights I‘ve gained, backed by research, data, and personal…
As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, coding has become an increasingly valuable skill. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts that employment in computer and information technology occupations will grow 11% from 2019 to 2029, much faster than the average for all occupations. This translates to over 500,000 new jobs in areas…
When you‘re trying to break into a new field like software development, the challenge can feel insurmountable. As a full-stack developer who successfully transitioned from a non-technical career, I know firsthand how overwhelming it is to have so much to learn and do to become job-ready. But after much trial and error, I‘ve discovered a…