Pointer·4yBook Recommendations for Software Engineers
Algorithms to Live By Algorithm To Live By explains computer science algorithms in plain language and points out how relevant they are to our lives by solving problems we all encounter every day. The book is all about how we use technology in our lives and how society has been transformed as a result of the latest technological development.
DEV·4yI failed a coding Interview 😞
Some "remote work" jobs actually want people to live in the same state or even same city as the job. You should stick to your full first name when interacting with U.S. employers. Politely asking to redo the interview shows a ton of professional maturity; I'd like to see it redo it. The thing that is less important is the code.
Prismic·4yHow to Become a Freelance Web Developer [Downloadable Starter Kit]
A freelance web developer can be exciting, terrifying, rewarding, and usually all three at once. For most freelancers, their situation grows noticeably more stable with time, so it’s not always stressful and tough! Get a free starter kit to help you find your first client. As a freelancer, you need to be visible.
Community Picks·4yHiring for remote work in 2022
Hiring for remote work in 2022 is the first time I've written about remote work so far. I'll try to cover what platforms we used, which were better and some notes so people could eventually skip some of the wasted time we had. If you have any people you've worked with before or any friends that you think would be a good fit.
Future·4yRemote Startups Will Win the War for Top Talent
Between 2008 and 2018, remote work exploded 400 percent, resulting in almost 4 million remote workers in the US. By 2030, 50 to 80 million of the world’s 255 million desk jobs will be performed remotely a majority of the time. In the same way e-commerce has decimated many physical stores, virtual companies will crush office-based companies.
Codemotion·4yKey Senior Developer Skills and Tools
Senior developers need to combine cutting-edge tech expertise with soft skills to maintain the company’s market competitiveness. Jira is a cross-platform issue tracking platform, widely used as a project management tool. Use the dashboard to give overviews of project status, sprint progress, stats and more, giving you all the summary information you need.
Community Picks·4ythe secret to a happy life for remote workers
The third place is a term coined by sociologist Ray Oldenburg, referring to places where people spend time between home and work. Third places have traditionally been where people go to socialize, to relax, and to be a part of their community. It gives space for one to decompress and find entertainment, to find reprieve. For me, this has taken many forms: Coworking.
DZone·4yA Guide to Endpoint Protection
The Ponemon 2020 State of Endpoint Security Risks Report revealed that more than 50% of respondents said that their companies are poor at handling endpoint security threats. Insider Threat Studies show that almost 95% of all cybersecurity breaches are a result of human error. Insider threat includes the actions of a contractor or employee inside the company that either maliciously or accidentally causes a breach.
Community Picks·4yTaking a Creative Sabbatical as a Software Engineer
The key to being able to take a creative sabbatical is to save a large portion of your income and live below your means. With lower expenses and a large savings buffer, you can afford to pay yourself to take time off. It is worth giving Your Money or Your Life a read to work out how much your job is costing you.
