Becoming a Java developer often requires a bachelor’s degree in computer science or a related field, but experience is just as important. Some of the best devs out there are self-taught, and they generally learn as and when new features or developments get released. There are plenty of onl...
For Michael Coté, a self-taught developer with a philosophy degree from the University of Texas at Austin, “becoming a developer manager or higher means learning an entirely new job. Your knowledge of programming and the culture of programmers are valuable tools but that is not what your job...
This will enhance your career, solidify your self-esteem and you can finally chit chat with the Ph.D. who's working in the Machine Learning division. Get the book Refactoring: Improving the Design of Existing Code Code gets messy over time. That's just a circumstance we cannot change. But...
One thing is worth clarifying: the “Strategic” section is written with WordPress freelancers in mind. By “WordPress freelancers,” I’m thinking primarily of developers like myself who focus on client work, and who are either self-employed or are part of very small agencies. In my experien...
“My major in economics taught me how to think about social systems and the trade-offs that must be dealt with in devising a better world. Economics, for me, is about looking at the margins. It’s about understanding how and why people act the way they do under certain constraints, lik...
The question is if certification is necessary to be a good Scrum Master or to acquire a Scrum Master position. In short, the answer is no, but it is highly recommended. Even the best self-taught or highly experienced individuals can benefit from certification. The primary benefits of ...
My name is AlexG. I am self-taught level designer, game environment artist and the creator of World of Level Design.com. I've learned everything I know from personal experimentation and decades of being around various online communities of fellow environment artist and level designers. ...
When you use self-deprecating humor, not only do you become–you take advantage of the pratfall effect, but you also use humor without appearing bitchy. So, Ellen, the celebrity, is a beautiful example of this. People come to her show, all the guests, they’re constantly laughing. They’...
When I was 26 years old I was working 60 hours a week in investment banking. It was a stressful period because I had to prove myself all over again with a new boss in a new city at a new firm. Unless I was doing a coffee run for the team or had client meetings, the most I ...