A life without Google, Facebook, Windows, Amazon, and smartphones—this is a world that seems almost unthinkable today. Technology has transformed society, but how much have software engineers contributed to that? Software engineers impact society by making life easier and more convenient through the programs and applications they create. They design digital tools to help address … Read more
If you’ve seen the workspace of a dedicated programmer, you might’ve noticed a vertical monitor there. While they do look rather odd at first glance (not to mention out-of-character for otherwise logical-minded folks), there are reasons for them being especially popular among programmers. Here are 7 reasons why programmers use vertical monitors: Better utilize screen … Read more
One of the common features of the corporate world is holding regular meetings for various reasons, including facilitating discussions, promoting teamwork, and corroborations. These benefits notwithstanding, developers and programmers are known to be notoriously against meetings. But why do developers/programmers hate meetings? Software developers and programmers hate meetings because meetings tend to disrupt their flow, … Read more
Most people think of programmers as having long hair, a beard, or both. According to a global software developer poll conducted in 2021, this stereotype could be true because men account for 91.7% of developers globally, while women account for 5.3%. So, why do most programmers have long hair or beards, or both? Programmers have … Read more
Ageism is a real thing, and it can be challenging to overcome the prejudices of others. For example, people may assume that you’re too old to be in the tech industry. If you’re past 40 and interested in software engineering, at some point, you may have asked yourself, “Am I too old to become a … Read more
If you’re an up-and-coming programmer or have buddies who are programmers, you’ve probably either seen or heard the terms ‘foo’ and ‘bar’ being tossed around every once in a while. What exactly do these terms mean, and why do programmers use them? Programmers use “foo” and “bar” as common metasyntactic variables. Metasyntactic variables are fundamentally … Read more