Don’t Lie To Yourself About The Direction Things Are Going In Instead Of Pro-actively Driving The Narrative. — It is common for professionals to reach a point in their life where they are cruising along, unconsciously or otherwise, often masked by complacency or fear of change, somewhat on the borderline of quiet quitting. While self-deception might offer short-term comfort through an “ignorance is bliss” philosophy, in the long…

Let PHP Take You to the Moon and Back With This Operator Which Reduces the Need for Serial Conditional Checks. — I have only recently realised it exists and got excited about its uses! It got introduced back in PHP 7, we are now on PHP 8, but very cool nonetheless. Let's have a look at how it makes our life easier with some practical examples: Example Readability Advantages Of 🚀 Sorting Before, we would need to…

When discussing team organization, I am often asked: “Why don’t you have the tech lead manage the team?” My response is to hiss like a vampire exposed to holy water. When the follow-up question is: “Given you want managers on your teams, can the manager still perform code reviews?” I…

One senior engineer weighs her options about what’s next — On reaching the senior level In February this year, I was promoted to senior software engineer (Individual Contributor — IC5) at work. A huge accomplishment for anyone, I, an underrepresented minority in tech, felt like I was breaking barriers. However, in the following months, my pride and enthusiasm for my role began to wane. For…

POV: You’ve taken your first Computer Science course. Now you’re highly considering doing your Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science. — But that’s when all the questions begin to pop up. Can you picture yourself doing this for the next few years and potentially making a career out of it? How can you set yourself up for success? …

We Do Not Always Think Thoroughly, Continuously, and in a Structured Manner About Our Life and Goals, Let’s Change That! — “First say to yourself what would you be; and then do what you need to do.” — Epictetus What is PDP? A personal development plan allows you to consider where you are in life professionally and personally, review which direction you’re heading, compared to where you would like to be heading, and last…

Working at Google, a global leader in technology and innovation, is a dream for many professionals. While the company is renowned for its software engineering roles, Google also offers exciting opportunities for technical non-software engineers in its gTech gPS (Google Professional Services) division. — We will delve into the unique experiences of being a technical non-software engineer at Google gTech gPS, the role’s responsibilities, and the valuable contributions these professionals make to Google’s success.

Coding Is No Longer a Niche Ability, but a Tool for Artists, Entrepreneurs, and Business-People Alike — Coding has transcended its once niche status to become an indispensable skill that permeates every aspect of modern life. From powering the apps on our phones to managing complex systems in industries like finance, healthcare, and transportation, coding is the language of innovation that drives progress and shapes the world…

Just like authors create universes using the power of words or painters with just a few strokes, a software engineer builds universes through code and imagination. — No playwright, no stage director, no emperor, however powerful, has ever exercised such absolute authority to arrange a stage or a field of battle and to command such unswervingly dutiful actors or troops — Joseph Weizenbaum Science and the Compulsive Programmer The computer programmer, however, is a creator of universes for which he alone is the lawgiver.So, of course, is the…www.sac.edu