Career posts

Mistakes as a self-taught developer

Admitting your mistakes is the first step to solving them. Explore the mistakes I made as a self-taught developer, and optimise your performance with strategies.

What makes great software development teams

An exploration into what makes great software teams, and the effects of various factors. Based on experience, the best software teams had passionate people, useful products, standardised processes, and positive culture.

Strategies for take-home coding tests

Coding ability improves through consistent and deliberate coding. The way to ace a coding test is to take care in details even when not being assessed.

How to get promoted faster to senior developer

Brainstorming strategies to uplevel in your career faster. The way to become a senior developer is to provide the value of a senior developer.