May 1The beauty of using Python for your back-endPython is a versatile, high-level programming language that is widely used in web development, scientific computing, artificial intelligence, and data analysis. One of its strengths is its ability to serve as a backend language for web applications. In this article, we’ll explore some of the reasons why Python should be…Python5 min readPython5 min read
Apr 1Junior Developers: Balancing code quality with speed of deliveryJunior developers often find themselves caught in a dilemma between delivering code quickly and ensuring high code quality. While speed of delivery is important to meet deadlines and keep up with the pace of the industry, code quality is crucial for maintaining software integrity and avoiding technical debt. In this…Development4 min readDevelopment4 min read
Feb 4Let’s settle things out [2]: NPM Vs. YARN Vs. PNPMLast year I wrote an article to compare NPM and Yarn, and since then I always used yarn as my main package manager but lately, I saw some hype over a new package manager called PNPM and I think it has a promising future. What is PNPM? PNPM is a drop-in replacement for…NPM5 min readNPM5 min read
Jan 3How to deal with imposter syndrome as a developerWhether you’ve just begun your journey to learn how to code or you’ve been paid to code for many years, you can and (likely) will face imposter syndrome. Unlike any other field, the nature of software development is fast-paced, fluid, and always in flux. It’s what makes building software so…Junior Developer4 min readJunior Developer4 min read
Dec 17, 2022Let’s talk about being a “jack of all trades, master of none” in software development“Jack of all trades, master of none” is an idiom becoming pervasive in software development, especially in the early years of a developer’s career. The idea goes that a developer who dabbles in everything cannot be amazing at anything. In other words, it’s the generalist vs the specialist debate. Should…Jack Of All Trades5 min readJack Of All Trades5 min read
Dec 17, 2022How gamification helped the software industry to thriveGamification seeks to encourage participants’ behavior by borrowing elements of games, such as scoring points. Few rigorous studies exist on gamification in software organizations, and several questions have remained unanswered. Understanding what increases developers’ job satisfaction is therefore valuable for organizations. …Gamification4 min readGamification4 min read
Dec 17, 2022Let’s talk about the Dunning-Kruger effectThe Dunning-Kruger Effect explains the illusion of competence at the start of learning something new to the point of ignorance. It begins with a false sense of confidence to try something new for the first time. …Productivity3 min readProductivity3 min read
Dec 16, 2022Let’s talk about BurnoutAccording to the World Health Organization, Burnout is a syndrome conceptualized as resulting from chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. If you start feeling exhausted, detached from your work, and suddenly feel incapable of performing your tasks with ease, you might be experiencing burnout. Why Do We (Inevitably) Burn Out? The German Medical…Burnout3 min readBurnout3 min read
Dec 16, 2022It’s time to escape Tutorial HellTutorial hell is referred to as a time in your new developer journey when you are watching tutorials, able to follow along, and replicate what the instructor is doing and it works. …Tutorial3 min readTutorial3 min read
Dec 16, 2022How blogging will make you a better developerWhen you hear the word “blogging” you might be thinking something like “That’s so old, no one reads blogs anymore!”. I would argue that it’s not exactly accurate. If you are a programmer without writing at least one article per month, I think you should start right away! When people…Development3 min readDevelopment3 min read
