Money Is Not the Answer
Software developers can never stop learning. The real question is the motivation behind that learning. My first programming language was Sinclair Basic. I found it…
A Simple Guide to Object Orientation
Designing and implementing object-oriented systems require skills that take time to master. Here’s some food for thought for those of you who are just starting…
Survive Software Development Burnout: Get Back On Track
Burnout. The term that fills me with dread whenever I see it. It’s the reason why some of my best friends have left their jobs.…
Limit Yourself to the Present
Limit yourself to the present. – Marcus Aurelius Do not think about that which is not yet, or no longer. In this way, you will…
How Do You Make $118,000 a Year?
Did you know that the average software developer at a large company makes $118,000 a year*? Average. That’s not bad at all. (*) The average…
Minimal time investment with maximal benefits in the future!
Okay, you’ve got your new job and they want you to write code. You desperately want to prove your worth, but algorithms are throwing a…
The Importance of Algorithms in Programming
If you continue coding, sooner or later, you’re going to encounter the term algorithm. In essence, an algorithm is a sequence of steps describing what…
What Does it Take to Write Complex Software Systems?
Wondering how to up your game and build more complex applications? Now, what does it take to write complex software systems? You might think it’s…
Don’t Let Yourself Get Sucked into the UML Rabbit Hole
When used right, UML can be an excellent tool to express our ideas in a clear and standardized way. With over a dozen diagrams and…
