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The 10 Most Valuable Lessons I Learned As A Developer

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Jun 24, 20219 min read

I've developed software for over 21 years now, which is way over half of my lifetime, both professionally and as a hobby. Here are some of the most valuable lessons I learned along the way. 1. You will never know everything Especially at the beginni...

The 10 Most Valuable Lessons I Learned As A Developer

Some Advice For All Aspiring Developers

Sep 15, 20215 min read

I started programming 21 years ago, at the age of 12. I was lucky enough to have a father who was interested in IT and computer science. Although a nuclear physicist, he got into IT by accident and stayed there until his retirement. He had this magic...

Some Advice For All Aspiring Developers

How to come up with a suitable salary expectation

Aug 23, 20216 min read

Determining what salary to ask for is difficult. You ask for too much, and you are shown the door. If your demand is too low, you'll be underpaid for a long time. Let's see how you can find the right amount to ask for. Do your research This is impor...

How to come up with a suitable salary expectation

Why talking about your current salary with recruiters and in interviews is a horrible idea

Aug 19, 20217 min read

Interviews are never easy. We often feel like beggars hoping to get a well-paid job. Although this is actually not the reality, especially for tech workers, interviews stress our nerves, make us sweat, and we usually don't feel well doing them. We ar...

Why talking about your current salary with recruiters and in interviews is a horrible idea

Exposing your greatest weakness in an interview

Aug 4, 20215 min read

"What's your greatest weakness?" Have you ever been asked this question in an interview and were like, "Yea, uhm, well...I sometimes want to achieve too much?" This question is tricky, but here is how you can crush it. Foreword I've interviewed qui...

Exposing your greatest weakness in an interview

That one obvious interview question that can cost you some nerves

Aug 2, 20215 min read

"Why do you want to work here?" -> Your interviewer "Well, I am a web developer, and you are looking for one. Additionally, I need the money." -> You Some interview questions are stupid. But giving answers like the one above doesn't help. Let's see ...

That one obvious interview question that can cost you some nerves