Articles by Tag #careerdevelopment
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Dear Junior Coders: Stop Chasing Shiny Objects
I originally posted this post on my blog. "Focus on learning one thing." A coworker told me that...
Brutal Truths About Freelancing: Income, Struggles and Relationships
This is a submission for the 2025 New Year Writing challenge: Retro’ing and Debugging 2024. Hey...
Front-End Development Trends in 2025.
The front-end development field looks like it is undergoing major changes powered by novel...
How to trick your brain to be addicted to coding?
How to Trick Your Brain to Be Addicted to Coding Understanding the Power of Habit...
Five Eye-Opening Lessons I Learned from Being Fired from My First Coding Job
I originally posted this post on my blog a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. I was fired...
AI Won’t Replace You But Someone Who Uses It Efficiently Will
I’ve spent the last year as a Technical Lead leaning on AI every day, and trust me, it’s brilliant at...
Why Women in Tech isn't enough
Disclaimer This article is based entirely on my personal experience as a woman in the...
Road to becoming a GDE | The Google Developers Program
TL;DR: The one thing I get contacted about the most (by far!), is being a Google Developer Expert...
From Software Engineer to Startup CEO: What Really Changes
Two years ago, I took over the leadership of a growing cybersecurity startup. I had spent most of my...
If a Veteran Coder Is Skeptical About AI, We Shouldn't Worry About Our Coding Jobs
I originally posted this post on my blog. Pierre started coding back in the 60s and still...
The Real Reasons Why Developers Burnout
Most people think that developer burnout comes from coding too much. But here's the truth: developers...
We, Coders, Often Don't Get To Solve Problems—And That's Boring
I originally posted this post on my blog. Coding is about solving problems with automation. The...
80% of Software Engineers Fail to Become Senior Developers — And Here’s Why
Do you know 80% of software engineers are not able to become senior software developers? Here is the...
My 2024 Year End Review
Cover image generated with OG Maker maded by Eddy Vinck 3 Things I Had Learnt? Take it...
🔁 Throwback Thursday: The Time I Abstracted Too Soon
I still remember this one clearly. I was working on a feature that needed two slightly different...
A Blog Has Been Better for My Career Than a Portfolio
I originally posted this post on my blog a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. I don't have...
The Pharmacist's Guide to Becoming a Developer: Skills That Transfer
I remember staring at my first for loop error at 2 AM, feeling completely lost. Six months earlier, I...
Don't Ask Anyone To "Be Your Mentor"— Do This Instead
I originally posted this post on my blog. I've had mentors. But, not formally and without the...
Don’t Be Someone People Have to Work With — Be Someone They Want to Work With
There’s a difference between being respected and being liked. But there’s a special kind of power in...
Day 1 - Linux for DevOps: The Mindset Shift
Welcome to Day 1 of 30 Days of Linux for DevOps! If you’re here, you already know something...
Beyond CRUD: The Developer’s Ascent – A Story of Growth
Based on my personal experience. But blend with a Journalist-like story to make it more...
How to think like a software architect?
I wanted one clear answer to a simple question: how do you think like a software architect? I read...
My Software Journey So Far And Where I'm Going Next
My journey into software hasn’t been a straight line. It didn’t start with childhood coding...
Why You’re Burned Out and What to Stop Doing
How changing your definition of work helps you lead with more impact and less burnout. Most people...
Discomfort isn’t the enemy: Lessons from 3 times I cried at work
A personal reflection on discomfort, growth, and leadership, how vulnerability and trust turn imposter moments into opportunities to evolve.
2025 Programming Goals
What Happens Next With 2025 on the move, my plans for breaking into the Front-End side of web...
Learn To Talk to Non-Tech People in Your Team
I originally posted this post on my blog a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. Want to stand...
From Senior to Staff: What Actually Changes (and How to Get There)
Moving from Senior to Staff is one of the most misunderstood transitions in an engineering career. It...
Why Everyone* Should Learn About Cloud Computing and AI
Yesterday, I hosted an Orlando AWS User Group meetup at UCF. We had a great turnout, but as always, I...
8 Top Resume Builders for 2025
Crafting a professional resume shouldn’t cost you money. These resume builders help you create...