Career

Here’s some advice about programming I’ve found useful: “Don’t ask for advice; ask for a code review.” In this post, I’d like to explore what I think this adage means. ...

As a mentor at Code Platoon, I’ve been able to help many people transition into programming. In this post, I’d like to focus on a vital part of that process: crafting your transitioning-to-tech resume. ...

I believe that luck is part of every professional journey. Here’s a sampling of the luck I’ve had. ...

Great programmers aren’t fast because they’re great. They’re great because they’re fast. ...

“The best time to plant a tree was twenty years ago. The second best time is now.” – Chinese proverb I mentor adults who are learning to program after serving in the military. Some are in their late twenties, and some are twice that age. A common concern is that they are too old to be changing careers to programming. ...

If I could give one piece of advice to anyone learning to program: build. ...

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. ...