How much time have you spent staring at an empty mailbox after applying to numerous positions? "We'd like to confirm we've received your application…" and then… silence. Even an automatic rejection would have been more bearable. You've done everything right. You have relevant experience, a matching skill set, a well-maintained…
While most people share common fears like death, public speaking, and rejection, software developers have an additional dread - receiving a bad code review. But why does a simple checkup cause so much stress and negative emotions? Is it because we fear being judged or appearing incompetent in front of…
Have you ever joined a development team that was a team in name only? Torn apart by internal conflicts, petty quarrels, clashing egos, and office politics? Or perhaps you've seen a seemingly perfect candidate join a well-organized team, only to fail to integrate and quickly leave? Finding and recruiting exceptional…
So you've been promoted to a Tech Lead position? Or perhaps you're eyeing it as the next step in your career? But what does a Tech Lead actually do? What new responsibilities come with this title? Beyond the usual job-change jitters, is there anything you should know before taking the…
Ever wondered how some developers maintain their passion for their craft after decades in the business? How do they continue to contribute at the highest level? Where do they source their motivation to keep learning? How do they find time to do all this and share their knowledge?Conversely, you've likely…
We absolutely must meet this deadline! Can you please do some overtime?Honestly, how many times did you hear that question throughout your career? What was your answer? If you said “no” did the business add any sweeteners?Only you can do it! You're my hero, the best developer I’ve ever met!…
How much is it going to cost me to implement these Unit Tests?Is this refactor really necessary? Money doesn’t grow on the trees, you know… As mobile devs we’ve heard similar questions more times than we care to remember. Whenever we brooch the subject of improving the quality of our…