Questions about steps one can take to develop one's programming career that require the unique insights of other programmers.
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Career path selection dilemma between Microsoft BI developer or Application Developer [closed]
I am stuck in a dilemma; at my workplace I have to choose my career track between as Microsoft BI developer or Application Developer(C#,ASP.net etc).
I have been working nearly 1 year with my current ...
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What to do when you are faced with programming task that you have never done?
I started my career as a .NET developer 3 months ago and after a long training plan on diverse technologies, patterns and concepts the developers who were supervising me have decided that I am ready ...
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Are there any statistical information about what kinds of work programmers do?
I'm working as a java developer for a while now. I usually work on business applications and I recently realized that my work mainly consist of
writing an endless stream of facade classes
followed ...
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1answer
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Questioning my degree [closed]
I'm 18 and currently taking a 2 year game development program at a college, where I will graduate with a bachelor of applied sciences, and I'm focusing in programming.
I've read a lot of articles on ...
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I know CS/IT is a promising career path for anyone, but [closed]
I'm on my fourth year in college and I feel like this is not what I want to do once I graduate. I still want to finish it though, because I don't want to waste the years that I spent studying this ...
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1answer
317 views
How much poor quality code should a junior put up with? [duplicate]
I am a junior developer who has been working at a new job for a few weeks. I am working with a large framework for scientific desktop software, adding pieces of functionality. While there are general ...
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Is there any way to get faster at solving bugs? I've just had a warning from my boss
I've just been told by my boss that I will receive a negative performance review on Monday. He wants to talk to me about why I am so slow and why my bug fix rate is so low.
I love programming and ...
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Apache Flex development confusion? [closed]
Basiclly I am a Java programmer and got experience in Web Framework like spring MVC and am into Android development as well (as a Hobby no commercial experience).
Recently I got a chance to work in ...
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Which is the easiest programming language with which one can accomplish most of the tasks? [closed]
Which is the easiest programming language with which one can accomplish most of the tasks?
I am new to programming world and interested in learning minimum languages, which can help me to get more ...
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Getting a software development job with an EE degree [closed]
Hello Programmers community!
Info:
I am a junior at a university with a REALLY selective CS program, and because of a 3.2 in a math class, they didn't admit me. I will reapply, but this is my last ...
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2answers
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Getting a job in the software industry coming from the games industry? [closed]
Is it even realistic to try and do enter the software industry coming from the game industry? I feel like I have pretty strong skills with regards to programming in general- I'm somewhat into Agile ...
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What could be the best way to start a career after studies? [closed]
Many people in my circles tell me that it is better to stay in the same company as long as the job you have fits what you're looking for.
I could agree with this, but I think it is also true that ...
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Embedded Software developer job vs application developer/tester (.NET) [closed]
I have 2 job offers and I'm not sure which one should I choose:
The first job is Embedded Software developer job (C/C++ and Matlab/Simulink) . I'll work in an automobile company , developing ...
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What are the Various channels in Android Application Development? [duplicate]
There is always something new to learn, but the problem for me is in which direction should I explore things. Surely there is a lot to learn about Android, but I feel there also are different wings in ...
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I am a Network Engineer wanting to shift to Software Engineer [closed]
I have three years experience as Network Engineer. I now want to shift to development. Will my experience as Network Engineer reduce my chances as Software Engineer? I am pretty good as Algorithms. ...
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1answer
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Can automation QA/Tester work in SDET profile
Since two years I've been working in automation testing profile that involves developing test frameworks using selenium,watir,JUnit. I now want to enhance my profile technically. Over a period of time ...
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Dilemma over choice of Android and Web development [closed]
This is more of career related question, and i cant find any other more relevant stack exchange to post this question, so kindly do not vote down if you find this impertinent. I have my summer ...
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What skills are essential for professional programming that are not commonly taught in schools?
I am a first year computer science major. I went to a job fair, handed out resumes, much to my surprise I got an interview and eventually an internship as a developer. I explained to the interviewer ...
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Programmer's career and Call of C++ [closed]
I'm a .Net developer, mostly in C#. Now I'm working on enterprise solutions in a company and can be counted as respected.
But the problem is that isn't enough for me. I'm not good in computer science ...
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2answers
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Day-to-Day Differences between Software Engineering and Web Developer Positions [duplicate]
I am hoping to transition into the IT/development field and am expecting to start classes this summer. I come from a teaching background, but have also done freelance web development as a hobby for a ...
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1answer
146 views
How to change my career path using a PhD? [closed]
I have a B.S. in Computer Science and a M.S. in Software Engineering. Just under 10 months ago I started a new development job. I didn't think I could hate any job more than I hated my previous job, ...
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1answer
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How can I go from a beginner to next level as an Android Developer? [closed]
I would like to be a good Mobile App developer. I would like to master the two leading mobile platforms IOS and Android. So I started with Android as my core is Java.
I am good ...
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2answers
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How to prepare for a programming job? [duplicate]
I'm basically done with my computer science classes in college but I don't seem to be "ready" for a computer science job, nor am I in a position to get an internship at the moment. I'm wondering if ...
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3answers
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Writing your own framework or using an existing one? [duplicate]
I know there are similar questions to this one, and I've read most of them. Most of the answers to these questions are talking about "cost-effectiveness" and "time-saving" aspects of the frameworks, ...
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4answers
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Will working in IT limit your career prospects as a programmer? [duplicate]
I took a job working as an IT guy (SQL programming, helpdesk, etc.) because I had need of a job (to pay back student loans accumulated from school).
I'm very happy to have a job, but I eventually ...
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1answer
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I already have a B.Sc. and a B.Ed, and I want to switch to Computer Programming. College or University? [closed]
I'm struggling to make a decision with what I should do next year. Anyone who has any experience or insight would be so appreciated.
My background: I earned a Bachelor of Science from Western ...
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1answer
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“Your career path and promotions are up to you”? [closed]
I just interviewed for a large Silicon Valley company (you are probably using their products right now). One of the engineers told me that "Unlike IBM, where you follow a career path, here your career ...
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2answers
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Comparing Academic Curriculum Specificity: Generalist vs Specialist
For someone that is relatively new to web development, would you recommend pursing an academic curriculum that is more diverse (introducing several languages and frameworks with other classes on ...
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4answers
378 views
How important is it to have a computer science degree? [duplicate]
I am trained as a biochemist, and I really excelled in my studies (master's degree, 3.86 gpa, many scholarships, etc.). However, working for a year after college in a lab, I've learned that I am a lot ...
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2answers
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How do you know if you're an underpaid developer? [closed]
I have been having a lot of discussions with developers on being paid fairly. I'm curious how do you define being underpaid? And what do you do to fix that problem?
This is the article that caused ...
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1answer
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Academic vs Industry,How to determine my passion? [closed]
I'm a university student in my final year,During these year, I have been involved in alot of software/hardware projects, training programes and management rules in some volunteer areas.
To be honest ...
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What is a Developer in Test?
I was recently talking with a recruiter who wants to put me at a company for a position of Developer in Test. He essentially made it sound like a position where you get to fiddle with new programming ...
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Value of a compTIA certification? [duplicate]
I am fairly new to coding the most experience i have is a 22 day streak! with code academy. In a few months i will be looking for a job as a programmer with little to no experience. Recently i was ...
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1answer
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Bridging the Gap from Amateur to Hirable [duplicate]
I'm going to ask this question knowing that I risk it being closed for being like some other questions that have been asked in the past. I have read them, I promise. example here: Bridging the gap ...
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2answers
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Began with iOS development, skipped CS, and getting hit hard at interviews? [duplicate]
I'll start with a brief background: my degree is in Recording Arts, so mainly audio engineering and stuff relating to the music industry, with some synthesis and stuff which was my link into coding ...
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1answer
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mastering a programming language [closed]
I am student of computer science.
I have read almost all popular blogs on "how to master a programming language".
now I have logically decided steps to master a programming language. which goes like ...
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2answers
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How valuable for my career is working on an extremely primitive platform? [closed]
I work for an analog company on a proprietary sequencer having a few bytes of free RAM (maybe 20 bytes, not kB, bytes); maybe 500 bytes statically allocated; 8 registers including PC; no indirection ...
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4answers
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What skills should I cultivate to become a development/technical lead? [closed]
I am currently a professional programmer. I want to expand my skillset, but I also want to make the career jump to being a dev lead as part of a team. I know there's got to be a lot to learn (and this ...
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3answers
178 views
How do I convince manager to move me from services/support team to development? [closed]
I joined a company a few months ago as a Java developer. I like doing coding and it makes me happy. After my Java training I was put into services/support project. There is no coding in this team.
...
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Starting consulting while employed - conflict of interest
First of all I am not after legal advice. This is a bit TL;DR but I have a summary at the bottom, I'm explaining it all so people can offer insightful advise.
Situation
I need to explain my present ...
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1answer
239 views
Are we developers mere tools in the hands of visionaries and business people? [closed]
Dear fellow programmers
I'm the CTO and the lead programmer at our start-up. Our CEO came into office with hurry and asked me to reschedule so we can pick a very important customer at the airport. ...
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4answers
448 views
What industry/programming is right for a careful coder? [closed]
My approach to programming is very deliberative. I spend a lot of time planning and designing before I code, even for the most basic tasks. I always try to make my code very simple, design everything ...
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1answer
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Should developers be responsible for testing other developer and contractor/vendor code? [duplicate]
I have been working (~ 5 years & first IT job) as an application developer at a large financial institution with a strict corporate hierarchy, multiple LOBs, and heavily process-laden IT ...
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1answer
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Attended (CEH or other) course but have no certification
Last summer I attended course for "Certified Ethical Hacker" led by Mr. Wayne Burke. The course was great. Mr. Burke was awesome, flashing with energy all the time, he would stay hours late just to ...
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How to balance Front End and Back End coding skill [closed]
This is a question specifically for web applications developers.
In recent years I spent most of my time on SaaS products, which leads you dig deep into more back-end stuff, like how to use less ...
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What is the best way I can prepare for a career in computer programming, resume-wise? [closed]
I am a programmer graduating from high school. I'm planning to attend college to acquire a B.S. in comp sci. I've been looking at comp sci job offers and whatnot to plan for the future, but it seems ...
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Most useful foreign language for a programmer [closed]
I'm going to learn a foreign language.
I'd like to hear the opinions of multi-lingual programmers and developers who have made use of a 2nd language on what they perceive to be the language they've ...
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Sync as paid feature [closed]
I'm finishing an management app for Android, which was based in a school project I made and as I'm wrapping this up, I'm thinking how I could sell it in Android.
The usage of this application ...
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Last semester of college: while trying to get first web/mobile developer job [closed]
I am in the last year of my BS in Engineering - Information Technology degree. Some things I have noticed while looking for jobs is that larger older corporations want you to know java or c# for their ...
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Software Engineer in Test, Software Developer in Test, Software Development Engineer in Test [closed]
(Stackoverflow suggested that I move this question over here.)
Does anyone have a clear distinction between these titles? They seem to be near synonyms.
Personally I write and maintain code and ...
