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 thereās an enormous amount of knowledge to acquire for anyone new to the field.Ā If youāre 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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“Done is better than perfect”: The implications in software development
Done is better than perfect is a motto popularised by Sheryl Sandberg, COO of Facebook. In her book Lean In, she stated this as a way to ālet go of unattainable standardsā.Ā How can we as developers use the key message behind this motto to our advantage? The nature of […]
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Aspiring Software Engineers: 7 Attitudes to strive for to increase your chance of success
The ability to code and develop functioning programs is a skill that has its many challenges and at the same time many rewards. These challenges will come well before the reward and without the right approach, it may become too easy to find yourself feeling defeated too soon. Inspiring software […]
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How to quickly recover when you have no motivation to code
As a programmer, the activity of coding is of course essential to making progress in your practice or in getting work done and implementing projects. However, sometimes you have no motivation to code and you may feel itās taking more and more effort each time to open that code editor.Ā […]
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5 Powerful ways to combat programmer imposter syndrome
Have you ever felt doubt or inadequacy in your skills and capabilities as a programmer? If so you may be experiencing imposter syndrome. The effects of imposter syndrome can lead to thoughts of feeling like a fraud and questioning our ability to complete a project or do your job.Ā Experiencing […]
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10 Invaluable things I would tell myself when I was new to coding – if I had a time machine
Iāve recently come across a couple of āthings I would I knewā style articles of people expressing what they wish they knew when they started on a journey of learning something new. Itās fascinating to hear the thoughts of people who are now years into their journey and reflecting back […]
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5 Persuasive reasons to join a developer community
If youāre a developer looking to grow your skills, being an active member of a community is one of the best ways to go about it. Join a developer community, connect with others and share your knowledge and experiences with developers on a similar journey path as you! Developer communities […]
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7 Exciting coding resolutions to grow your development skills
How was the previous year for you in terms of growing yourself as a programmer? Happy or disappointed with your progress? Either way, now the new year has begun, itās a good time to set some goals and list coding resolutions for yourself. This list of coding resolutions to set […]
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