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8 tips for software developers to avoid stagnation and change specialization

8 tips for software developers to avoid stagnation and change specialization

IT technologies are constantly changing and evolving. To keep up with this dynamic environment, software engineers must stay in the loop, keep growing, and take care of their mental state.

How to do so?

Here are eight tips to avoid stagnation and change specialization coming from an experienced Evojam backend developer.

How software developers can support the work of QA engineers and get better results

How software developers can support the work of QA engineers and get better results

Looking at the title, it's not hard to guess that I'm a QA engineer, and as such, my work quality depends on the synergy with software developers. Let's go one step further — taking care of the collaboration between the QA and development teams influences the quality of the development process.

Let’s explore how software developers could support QA engineers in their daily tasks and get better results while doing so!

How I got an IT job without a degree

How I got an IT job without a degree

How do you start a career as a programmer? 

Like with most questions, your first instinct might be to look for help in a search engine. The internet is full of people selling courses, books, and other resources, promising a fast way to get spectacular results. 

I'm sorry to disappoint you; there is no easy, speedy path. 

In this article, I'll share my story and what worries and misconceptions I had before I started my software development journey to support you on your bumpy ride. Let my experience work as your buffer.

What Creative Writing Taught Me About Software Development

What Creative Writing Taught Me About Software Development

In the autumn of 2020, amid a raging pandemic, I decided to quit my job and write a book.

A couple of months before, I got into a creative writing course with an idea I wanted to develop. Writing has always been my passion, and it was an excellent opportunity to go through the process of creating an entire story from beginning to end.

It turned out that the new activity helped me not only to write my first book but also to develop as a software engineer.

How?

Read the article and discover the three areas in which creative writing has promoted my professional growth.