Path to Software

Transitioning from Software Engineer to Engineering Manager

As a Software Engineer, you're likely well-versed in at least a programming language or two. You know about engineering best practices, you're solid at technical design and architecture, you know enough to be dangerous with source control. More importantly, your teammates respect you and you're likely to be an informal

Career Development

What are Software Engineering Internships Like?

An internship in Software Engineering is a great way to preview what the career will be like day-to-day. What is an internship? Internships are a limited-time employment program that provides a professional learning experience. Traditionally, in the US, they are short-term, usually 1-3 months. Interns are often university students working

Career Development

5 Habits of a Successful Software Engineer

Want to transform your career? Adopt habits that allow you to make that transformation through small, incremental changes. "Champions don't do extraordinary things. They do ordinary things, but they do them without thinking, too fast for the other team to react." - Charles Duhigg, The Power of Habit: Why We

Career Development

Continuous Learning as a Software Engineer

The world of software is growing, especially in the ares with the most in-demand specializations. New technologies that are adapting to business needs are coming out with increasing velocity. The thought of continuous learning should excite you, because as a Software Engineer, it is an absolute must. There are three

Career Development

Mentorship and Coaching

Both mentorship and coaching are development-focused relationships. Such relationships are critical to a successful career in Software Engineering. Mentors and coaches enable you to accelerate your professional development. They empower you by giving you self-awareness and strengthening your ability to problem-solve. There are many similarities between mentoring and coaching. Neither

Getting Started

Apprenticeship or Internship - which one is right for you?

Apprenticeships and internships are both ways for aspiring or early-career Software Engineers to gain experience in the field. Typically, apprenticeships are longer-term and include a training program. The intent is that the apprentice will be hired full-time after successful completion of the program. Internships are shorter-term and are about learning

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Disadvantages of being a Software Engineer

The life of a Software Engineer is generally pretty great. However, not every aspect is so great. Let's talk about some of the disadvantages of being a Software Engineer. Let's also cover mitigating techniques so they're not as bad. Long hours Expectations are often very high for Software Engineers. They

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Four Big Benefits of being a Software Engineer

Are you considering becoming a Software Engineer? Want to better understand the perks? Endless opportunity The best thing about being a Software Engineer is that you can develop software for any industry in nearly any situation. Have interest (or even a degree) in an entirely different field? You can write

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You do not need a Computer Science degree to become a Software Engineer

You can become a Software Engineer without a Computer Science degree. It's also possible to become a Software Engineer without a college degree at all. Let's cover pros and cons of two of the most common, non-traditional paths to becoming a Software Engineer: bootcamp programs and teaching yourself. Bootcamp Programs