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[Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/34-the-importance-of-a-good-briefing-for-every-dev-project) ## The funniest robots.txt files only developers will understand **By:** Thomas Limbüchler **Published:** January 8, 2021 The robots.txt file is based on the Robots exclusion standard. The file tells Google's web crawler and other bots crawling the web which content to capture. The robots.txt file is thus usually generated by programs and is thus not intended for human eyes. Still, some developers have fun "decorati... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/26-the-funniest-robots-txt-files-only-developers-will-understand) ## The Netherlands – Europe’s powerhouse for software development? **By:** Thomas Limbüchler **Published:** December 22, 2020 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. With over 320,900 registered software developers, according to the State of Europea... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/31-the-netherlands-europe-s-powerhouse-for-software-development) ## I have a stream! Why it’s definitely worth speaking at tech conferences. **By:** Gerry Schneider **Published:** December 21, 2020 Giving talks at certain events is a longed-for goal for many developers. For a good reason: it is the perfect opportunity to share your expertise and passion for a specific topic, help others learn from your mistakes, drive awareness of your solution, build up a personal brand, increase company b... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/24-i-have-a-stream-why-it-s-definitely-worth-speaking-at-tech-conferences) ## Top in-demand programming languages to learn in 2021 **By:** Thomas Limbüchler **Published:** December 11, 2020 Long-established programming 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.New programming languages are becoming more and more important. Some of them are growi... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/30-top-in-demand-programming-languages-to-learn-in-2021) ## Should senior developers refuse interview coding challenges? **By:** Thomas Limbüchler **Published:** December 4, 2020 Screening developers on all levels before receiving a job offer is standard as in every other industry. Whether on a whiteboard, solving a time challenge, or implementing a take-home project – many senior-level developers wonder whether programming exercises are still something they should partic... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/29-should-senior-developers-refuse-interview-coding-challenges) ## It's hot, it's new, it's our first print magazine **By:** Thomas Limbüchler **Published:** November 20, 2020 At a time when virtually nothing runs without code and therefore without people who write that code it is mandatory that society creates the necessary parameters for software developers in order to master the diverse challenges of an increasingly networked and digitized world (get your free copy,... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/22-it-s-hot-it-s-new-it-s-our-first-print-magazine) ## Tips on mastering remote job interviews **By:** Thomas Limbüchler **Published:** November 19, 2020 Many companies rely on remote recruiting even more than usual these days. While remote job interviews via Zoom or Hangout were most of the time just an emergency solution, it is now becoming standard – with restrictions. The recommendations listed below might seem obvious, but preparation is stil... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/23-tips-on-mastering-remote-job-interviews) ## How to land a developer job in Vienna **By:** Thomas Limbüchler **Published:** November 13, 2020 Vienna is the second largest German-speaking city in Europe with a population of more than 1.9 million people after Berlin. The most popular reasons for moving and relocating to Vienna are, of course, work, academic education, and the overall quality of life. In particular, Vienna has claimed to ... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/21-how-to-land-a-developer-job-in-vienna) ## Austria – the most livable place for software developers? **By:** Thomas Limbüchler **Published:** November 12, 2020 There's a huge competition between countries and cities across Europe to position themselves as the most attractive place for software developers and software engineers to build rewarding careers. Similar to other smaller countries, there is an uneven distribution of software developers in Austri... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/20-austria-the-most-livable-place-for-software-developers) ## 7 good reasons why you should learn Python in 2021 **By:** Thomas Limbüchler **Published:** November 7, 2020 Python is already more than 30 years old. What started as a hobby nerd project during Christmas in 1989 has become one of the most popular programming languages, according to Stack Overflow and GitHub. Despite its age, the programming language is more popular than ever. And with good reason. Pyth... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/19-7-good-reasons-why-you-should-learn-python-in-2021) ## What is a web developer? **By:** Thomas Limbüchler **Published:** November 6, 2020 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. Web developers are increasingly in demand as companies try to improve their digital presence and e-commerce functionalities. W... [Read more](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine/18-what-is-a-web-developer) [Next page](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/magazine?page=57)