The process of creating software has its ups and downs and is certainly not short of its challenges. As a result, part of a coder’s life involves experiencing a vast range of emotions.
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21 Reflections for 2021 (As a Developer)
With 2021 about to conclude I thought it would be a nice exercise to reflect on how the year has gone from the perspective of a developer. I made a similar post last year that focused on what I learnt over the year: 20 Things I Learned in 2020 (Programmer […]
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What is open source and why does it matter? | An infographic
What is open source? Open source is a term used to describe software projects with the source code available to use, view, modify and redistribute. Basically, open source software is free to use by anyone while also having the source code publicly accessible. While the licensing of each software can […]
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5 Compelling reasons to become an open source maintainer and accelerate your growth as a programmer 🚀
As of the writing of this post Hacktoberfest 2021 by DigitalOcean is around the corner and will be starting on October 1st! To mark the occasion, we’ll be making several posts on the topic of all things open source throughout the month of October 2021. Also check out all previous […]
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Counter arguments to common misconceptions about coding
When you think of a programmer, who do you imagine? Do you imagine someone like Bill Gates, founder of Microsoft, who is seen to be a genius who revolutionised the software industry? Or do you imagine other tech pioneers like Steve Jobs, founder of Apple or Mark Zuckerberg, founder of […]
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15 Inspiring Blog Post Ideas for Developers 💡
Are you a developer with a blog? Or are you thinking of starting one? The activity of blogging involves writing to your readers with the intention of providing information, tips, advice and anything else that might help or inspire the reader. Bloggers can also fall victim to writer’s block and […]
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5 Incredible benefits of blogging as a developer (1 year of blogging reflections)
Blogging continues to remain a popular means of having a personal presence on the internet. Countless platforms are available today that offers an easy solution to create your own website without having knowledge of web development. As a result, blogging has only continued to grow in popularity and there are […]
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8 Practical tips to stay alert and focused while coding
Coding is the core of what most developers do and as an activity requires sufficient levels of concentration to be performed effectively. As we live in a world full of distractions, it can be at times difficult to stay alert and focused while coding. Combat this by being aware of […]
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3 Incredible benefits of coding beyond technical skills (why everyone should learn to code)
Our world is well into a digital age and is increasingly being driven by technology as we interact with more and more computers on a daily basis. Code is the core ingredient that enables these pieces of technology to function and as a result coding continues to grow as a […]
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5 Constructive tips for encouraging and mentoring junior developers
The software development industry is a vast and rapidly growing sector which means there’s an enormous amount of knowledge to acquire for anyone new to the field. If you’re someone with a decent amount of experience and expertise in your industry, you may be provided with opportunities throughout your career […]
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