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Career
4 reasons to start or update your GitHub profile
April 6, 2021
5
min read
GitHub is the "playground" for developers. If you do not have a profile, go get one. If you already have a profile, when did you update it the last time?
Career
Can coding be the next blue collar career?
March 31, 2021
3
min read
From Germany to Austria to Switzerland, former manufacturing workers discover they have more in common with coding millennials than they might have expected.
Learning
Modern Java Text Blocks
March 25, 2021
5
min read
In this blog, I will present the long-awaited syntax extension named Text Blocks.
Career
From developer to manager – what does it take to become an engineering manager?
March 24, 2021
3
min read
At some point, you have to decide, probably like any tech specialist, whether you want to continue pursuing a professional career or switch to a leadership role. Choosing between the two career options is very challenging.
Learning
Modern Java Records
March 22, 2021
5
min read
Records represent a simplified form of classes whose methods are implicitly derived from the attributes defined as constructor parameters.
Learning
Modern Java Switch Expressions
March 19, 2021
6
min read
Let's look at the newer, slightly modified syntax for switch, called Switch Expressions. With it, case distinctions can be formulated much more elegantly than before.
Career
System change: restart as developer?
March 17, 2021
7
min read
IT specialists are desperately wanted. Alternative further and training opportunities are intended to remedy this. The paths into the IT industry have never been more diverse.
Watercooler
SQL Murder Mystery: A game for hobby detectives who want to learn SQL
March 10, 2021
2
min read
SQL Murder Mystery is a mystery game that lets you learn SQL concepts in a playful way. The makers do not claim that you will know everything afterward, but they do claim that it is an exciting game – even for experienced SQL users.
Career
Quick guide: How to write a Software Developer CV
March 8, 2021
9
min read
Why do I even need to write a CV as a software developer? Can't they test my skills or look at my projects on GitHub? Unfortunately, you can't always program yourself out of everything.
Workplace
How to land a developer job in Amsterdam
March 2, 2021
9
min read
Ever considered jetting off to Amsterdam and joining the city's booming tech scene? Perhaps you should! Amsterdam is a thriving tech hub and a prominent choice for software developers and IT professionals.
Learning
4 reasons why you should learn Rust in 2021 – and maybe even have fun doing it
February 22, 2021
5
min read
Rust is considered complex and a programming language with a steep learning curve. That's one side of the medal. We mention three points that Rust has ahead of other programming languages in terms of user-friendliness.
Learning
The importance of a good briefing for every dev project
February 11, 2021
2
min read
Projects could save up to 30 percent of the most precocious resources in a company: time and money.
Workplace
The 25 best companies to work for in Germany in 2021
January 28, 2021
2
min read
The rating platform Glassdoor has once again selected this year’s top employers. According to the rating platform, we take a look at where it is best to work.
Career
The role of a Java developer
January 14, 2021
7
min read
Today, Java remains one of the most popular programming languages. Java developers are always in demand. Various large corporations use this programming language to develop and support their products known worldwide.
Watercooler
The funniest robots.txt files only developers will understand
January 8, 2021
3
min read
The robots.txt file is actually only intended for bots. But some websites still use it for hilarious messages its human readers. We show you the funniest examples only developers will understand.
Workplace
The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development?
December 22, 2020
5
min read
Europe is a powerhouse for software developers – and the Netherlands with its tech hubs is one of them, thanks to the competitive Dutch salaries, the attractive work-life balance, and the advanced digital economy.
Career
I have a stream! Why it’s definitely worth speaking at tech conferences.
December 21, 2020
4
min read
Giving talks at developer events is a longed-for goal for many developers. For a good reason: it is the perfect opportunity to share your expertise and passion.
Learning
Top in-demand programming languages to learn in 2021
December 11, 2020
6
min read
Long-established languages such as Java, C, or JavaScript are usually the right choice for beginners. But are they still future-proof? These are the players of tomorrow that you should learn in 2021.
Career
Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges?
December 4, 2020
4
min read
Many senior developers wonder whether coding exercises are still something they should participate in. There is no categorical answer – it depends.
Watercooler
Gifts for techies: Gift guide for Christmas 2020
November 25, 2020
4
min read
Are you looking for a suitable gift for your favorite geek? This year we have selected 20 gift ideas in all price ranges for you.
Career
Why UX design skills enhance your career as a developer
November 24, 2020
5
min read
Being a developer who can design solutions or considers the design part is a skill that is hard to beat, and these skilled professionals are even higher in demand.
Learning
It's hot, it's new, it's our first print magazine
November 20, 2020
1
min read
We are proud to announce our first print magazine called "We Are Developers!" – in cooperation with Heise Medien and powered by heise developers. Take a look for yourself and get your free copy!
Career
Tips on mastering remote job interviews
November 19, 2020
5
min read
Many companies rely on remote job interviews even more than usual these days. So what do you need to consider for your next remote job interview?
Workplace
How to land a developer job in Vienna
November 13, 2020
7
min read
Vienna is not only the capital of Austria but also its tech capital and an incredible city to live in. Read more about what it's like to be a software developer in Vienna.
Workplace
Austria – the most livable place for software developers?
November 12, 2020
4
min read
Austria, in the center of Europe, is undeniably one of the most livable places for software developers. It has a growing tech scene, a rich cultural history, and is a beautiful place to live.
Learning
7 good reasons why you should learn Python in 2021
November 7, 2020
3
min read
With the emergence of new fields of application such as data science and machine learning, Python is on the rise again.
Career
What is a web developer?
November 6, 2020
7
min read
A web developer can be defined as someone who is specialized in the development of web applications and services (such as websites, apps, etc.) that run in a web browser.
Learning
Why localization matters and how to do it the easy (and right) way
November 4, 2020
7
min read
Targeting a local market is way more optimal when the content speaks that language you are targeting, instead of being in the standard global English language.
Career
Python interview questions and answers to know before interviewing
October 30, 2020
12
min read
Looking for a Python job? These Python interview questions contain basic to expert level interview questions that a recruiter asks. Each question is accompanied by an answer so that you can prepare for job interviews in a short time.
Learning
How to start an AI project for a good cause and boost your career
October 29, 2020
4
min read
Side projects for the good cause create opportunities to work on exciting stuff that might not be part of your regular day to day work, and what starts as a weekend project can someday become your dream job.
Career
93 Java interview questions you should prepare for
October 27, 2020
9
min read
You’re looking to get hired as a Java developer? Good call! Java is used everywhere and provides numerous job opportunities, not only for juniors, but for intermediates and seniors.
Learning
How to transition to a career as a developer from a non-tech field
October 20, 2020
4
min read
No matter your background, you can always start a career in the tech industry. Being a career changer isn’t easy. Learn as much as you can, and practice every day.
Data Science
Data Science & more: The Lopez dilemma
October 6, 2020
6
min read
Catwalk, Data Science, Hollywood, Google Images, Haute Couture, StackOverflow, Comfort Zone, Dota 2 and Versace – all these topics are connected and influenced by each other. Read here how and why!
Workplace
Here’s why Switzerland is a world innovation leader
September 30, 2020
4
min read
Besides being known well for cheese fondue and beautiful snow slopes, Switzerland is also famous for its banking sector and for being at the forefront of technological innovation.
Blockchain
What does it take to gain a foothold in the crypto world as a software developer?
September 28, 2020
4
min read
It is not too late to get started in the world of cryptocurrencies as a software developer yet. Take advantage of the tips to increase your foothold in the crypto world and earn a living from your cryptocurrency expertise. What's holding you back?
Workplace
Welcome to Switzerland
September 24, 2020
1
min read
With its unique capabilities in AI, Advanced Manufacturing, Blockchain, Personalized Health and Robotics, Switzerland offers an excellent business location and working environment for highly qualified specialists, developers and other tech talents.
Workplace
Is Switzerland better than Silicon Valley for software developers?
September 16, 2020
4
min read
The rapid growth of the global software industry over the last two decades has resulted in an ever-growing demand of IT professionals – also in Switzerland.
Data
Effortlessly scale Prometheus with the Telemetry Data Platform – and keep your Grafana dashboards, too!
September 1, 2020
5
min read
In the Greek mythology of the Titans, Prometheus brought fire to humanity. Then the CNCF brought Prometheus to open source users around the world. Now, we’ve brought Prometheus to New Relic.
Workplace
How to land a developer job in Berlin
June 17, 2020
6
min read
Berlin is the tech capital of Europe, the home of startups like SoundCloud and an incredible city to live in. Read more about what it's like to be a software developer in Berlin.
Blockchain
Build with Bitcoin SV
June 16, 2020
4
min read
Bitcoin always had the capability to be the global blockchain for all world applications, and with Bitcoin SV, that power is finally being unleashed with massive scaling, micropayments and data use.
Career
Starter kit for job applications for developers
April 7, 2020
4
min read
Jobs, Jobs, Jobs. Depending on the country you would like to apply in, you have to stick to the respective application standards. Dossiers in Europe usually contain a CV, whereas in America they work with so-called resumes. The difference is mainly the scope of the content.
Event
Sir Tim Berners-Lee – the genius behind the World Wide Web
February 10, 2020
2
min read
The man behind the World Wide Web and HTML is well-known not only in developer circles but amongst general masses as well. We are pleased for having Sir Tim as the opening keynote speaker at WeAreDevelopers World Congress.
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