5 Tips to Building a Better Social Media Presence as a Software Engineer
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As a software engineer, having a social media strategy on Twitter is particularly important to remain competitive in the ever-changing industry. With its combination of powerful analytics and networking capabilities, Twitter is a great platform to gain visibility and establish your professional presence. A robust social media presence is essential for success as a software […]
How to be a successful developer without building a Web Portfolio
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Stop spending so much time building the actual website — That’s not going to get you the job. In fact most developers don’t even have a portfolio website. If they do, it probably only includes social media links. If you’re a developer, there’s a good chance you’ve been told you need to have a portfolio […]
This guide will help you score that job interview. No experience? No problem!
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Searching for a job in the tech industry can be intimidating if you don’t have coding experience. One of the biggest challenges for those who are new to coding is getting a job interview without real world coding experience. It can seem like an impossible task, but it isn’t! Are you looking to enter the […]
Why Elevate Your Career to Become a Software Engineer?
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So you’re thinking about elevating your career to become a software engineer? Excellent choice! Software engineering is one of the most in-demand and highest-paying careers out there today. In this day and age, technology is king. The software engineer is the mastermind behind the technological advances that make our lives easier and more efficient. From […]
5 Different Jobs in Tech | Which Tech Career is Right For You?
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Do you want to work in a team or on your own? Do you want to work with technology or without it? Do you like working on computers or do you prefer physical tasks? These are just a few of the questions you’ll need to ask yourself when deciding which tech career is right for […]
Is Tech the Right Career Path?
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Are you excited about being a part of the tech community? Do you enjoy tinkering with technology and figuring out how it works? Do you want to work in a high-paced environment where you can constantly be learning? Or do you want to work in a company that offers stability and a good work-life balance? […]
Which Programming Language Should You Learn First?
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Are you someone who appreciates the convenience of technology, such as browsers, software, and social networking sites, but is always curious about how they came to be? If so, you might be interested in learning the programming languages that are at the root of their existence!
Adding Netlify CMS Widgets to Gatsby JS
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1. Create a Field Type
2. Create a New Frontmatter Item
3. Read from the CMS Editor
4. Add field types to GraphQL Query
How To Learn To Code For Free
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So you want to learn how to code but you don’t know how to start writing code. Well, this video will show you the right steps to teach yourself how to code. And guess what you can do it all for free. You will have that all the tools you need to you begin your job search.
Where To Start Learning How To Code
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code. I break it down step by step on what you need to do each week along with the best coding resources you can use to learn how to code.