Trust The Process
Andres Reales 
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
Goal setting is one of the main determinants of success in any project. Additionally, providing brief explanations of achievement targets before the beginning of any project can greatly impact the team and project outcomes. However, it can be challenging for team leaders and development teams to envision the advantages of having defined Sprint goals. Here … 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
In the 1980s, when there were only a few software engineers, landing a software engineering role was relatively more straightforward. Over the years, the number of software engineers has increased significantly, but only a small percentage are considered exceptional talents. Software engineering interviews are really hard because companies want to hire the best. Companies maintain … Read more
When you work in IT, it’s not always easy to feel like you’re making a difference. There are many people who don’t see why they should care about software development – after all, it’s just lines of code. It is not an easy job as it can be full of stress and frustration, but if … Read more
Software Engineering is a career path that’s been rising in popularity dramatically, especially among the tech-savvy youth. However, with so many similar terms, it can be challenging to get an insight into what software engineering actually is and who can rightfully call themselves a software engineer. Can you call yourself a software engineer without a … Read more
Engineers get things done. They build bridges, design space shuttles, and figure out how to make machines that turn gasoline into electricity. So it makes perfect sense that software developers would be called engineers, right? Software engineers are called engineers because, like traditional engineers, they build things. However, instead of building physical structures, software engineers … Read more