Ivan Novak articles - 45 total
The Spectrum of Developer Entrepreneurship
Wouldn't it be nice? Doing your own thing, just because you want to? Many developers feel an urge...
Recharging Your Creativity as a Developer
We've all faced that stubborn coding challenge where you just feel stuck and drained of ideas. Or,...
Why Every Developer Should Understand Basic UX Principles
The developer aesthetic. We've all used interfaces or products designed by developers where the...
7 Habits to Cultivate for Becoming a Better Software Engineer
That "senior engineer" title. Someday, right? But how do you get there? Technical skills are...
Marketing for Developers: The Unconventional Guide
You've built an amazing new product. The code is elegant, the interface intuitive. You launch it with...
Before You Code: Strategies for Validation
It happened! That spark! An epiphany! You got a brilliant app idea. Or maybe a new concept for a...
The Paradox of Passion
There's a pervasive narrative that infects us. It's one that's been fueled by countless commencement...
Developer to Entrepreneur: The Uncharted Path
Entrepreneur. It's either orange Lamborghinis and the three-comma club... or risking it all, losing...
The Side Hustle: Developers, Passion, and Passive Income
As builders, we have the tools. We have the ability to breathe life into features, projects, and...
Passion Projects vs. Paying Projects
We're builders. We build things. We explore tech, systems, and processes related to how we build...
The Power of Writing for Developers: More Than Just Code
Writing is the secret sauce that not only amplifies your skills but also the external knowledge of...
Innovative Approaches to Problem Solving for Developers
Imagine you’re handed a puzzle, but it's unlike any you've seen before. The pieces aren't uniform,...
Full-Stack Engineer: Decoding the Jack-of-All-Trades in Software Development
So you want to be a Full-Stack Engineer. In our industry, some terms become almost mythical. We're...
Navigating the Unknown: The Hidden Worlds Behind a Simple Press of "Enter"
One of my favorite interview prompts is, "In as much detail as you can, tell me what happens when you...
Bridging the Gap: How Senior Developers Can Facilitate Knowledge Transfer
Knowledge is power. The trouble is Smitty knows this. He actually enjoys the idea that hoarding...
Innovation vs. Maintenance: Striking the Right Balance
It's a constant trade-off. Push forward with innovation? The new? Greenfield? Hunker down and...
Buy vs. Build: Guiding Developers Through the Age-Old Dilemma
Software development has always been about solving problems. But the variation in HOW we solve the...
The Art and Science of Code Reviews
Let's be real: Code reviews aren't the most exciting task on a developer's to-do list. The question...
The Emotional Intelligence of Developers: The Unsung Skillset
It's the life of a developer. Algorithms. Lines of code. Late-night coffee sessions. Interestingly,...
Unleashing Potential: An Introduction to Feature Flags
Exhale. It's done. That massive feature is finally deployed and in production. You're feeling...
Tackling Technical Debt: A Strategic Approach to Refactoring
Every software project, regardless of size or complexity, has to deal with two inescapable realities:...
Big O Notation: WTF?
This is a fun one! Communicating with Big O is one of the first face-melting transitions for early...
The Last Responsible Moment: Strategic Decision-Making
Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, torn between options... with pressure mounting from...
DevOps: The Triple-Edged Superpower
DevOps is not just a skillset, it's a philosophy. It's a philosophy that says we care about...
Mastering the Art of Delegation
Code is a wonderful outlet for creativity. The rules, tools, principles, and methods all build on...
After Action Report: The Ultimate Learning Tool
Ever had one of those project debriefs where everyone is sort of staring at their shoes, scuffing...
Building Team Trust in Remote Teams
You have to give trust to get it. Building trust isn't just about having faith that Joe will be...
Burnout: Recognizing Signs and Taking Action
I've been there. Late nights turned into early mornings, the hum of the computer your only...
Understanding Software Architecture: The Dance of Functional Requirements and Quality Attributes
Hey there, future software architect! You're on a journey to understand and master the intricacies of...
Software Architecture Decisions: Facts Over Guesses
Hey there! I see you're on a journey to become a software architect, and that's awesome! You're...