Career

Which operating system is the best for programming? This is a perennial question in code boot camps where I’ve taught. I think students see the choice as a fork in the road, and they want pick the right direction. I don’t think there is a right direction. When you’re starting out, my advice is to try each one and choose for yourself. ...

I have collected a group of mentors over the years. I call on them frequently to talk through tough problems. I think I’m better at my job because of this regular, impartial outside feedback. I’d wish this for everyone! In this post, I’ll try to reverse-engineer the path I took to get here. ...

What should you focus on at the beginning of your programming career? My unflashy answer is: being really good at programming. ...

Working at a quality software development consultancy like Hashrocket early in your programming career could be a game-changing move. ...

What is a skill one could learn to set themselves apart from other entry-level programmers? Testing. ...

A few years ago, I wrote my first computer program. Today, I am a full-time programmer. In this post, I’ll list the resources and ideas that helped me get started. ...