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5 ways to improve mental health for software developers

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I have worked remotely in technology for over a decade, and I’ll share my tips for how fast-paced technical startups can take good care of their software development talent. Software development at its best is a creative endeavor. Developers need a certain level of comfort to be able to produce quality work.

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Arc opens its remote career platform to all software developers

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Arc announced today it is opening its remote hiring platform to all software developers. Previously, Arc was open only to developers who passed its verification process. Developers can still get verified to stand out from other applicants, but Arc’s job database and search engine is now available to everyone.

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Who are the best software development consultants for startups?

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When the dot-com bubble popped 20 years ago a lot of people thought that software development was going to get broadly outsourced. And yet, software development outsourcing is a thing once again. Which is why we’re looking to profile great software development shops that work with startups.

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How to Become a Software Developer Fast?

The Crazy Programmer

The Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) forecasts a 22% growth in employment rate for software developers, quality assurance analysts, and testers from 2019 to 2029 — which exceeds, by the 4% average for all employers. Software development as a skill is lucrative , regardless of if you have a software development degree or not.

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Why generic marketing approaches don’t work on software developers

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Developer marketers certainly exist, because I work with them every day. To reach more developers requires more education and less promotion. Every developer (the origin of our name) has a few basic needs, like clear documentation, help getting started and use cases to spark creativity. ” What does that mean?

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What Kind of Education Does a Programmer Need?

The Crazy Programmer

Here, it is important to clearly define the set of needs and set up a timeline for education as a programmer. And if that education is getting difficult, it is a good idea to contact the paper writing service. But what kind of education a programmer needs depends only on his goals. There are no indifferent people here.

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From Ph.D. to boutique software developer: An interview with Solwey’s Andrew Drach

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Software consultant Andrew Drach’s two companies Callentis and Solwey demonstrate his entrepreneurial skills, but his clients also value his educational background, as we learned through TechCrunch’s survey to identify the best software consultants for startups. Why did you choose the boutique consultancy model?