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What Does a Web Developer Earn?

Sep 13, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

As always, the short answer is easiest: On average, according to Indeed, an American web developer earns $81,034 per year.

Awww, do I Really Need to Learn X to Get a Job as a Developer?

Jun 24, 2023 by Lane Wagner

A developer’s life is a never-ending saga of learning new things. It’s like you’re playing Diablo where every new Jira ticket can feel like the next mini boss to slay.

Which is More Important: Hard or Soft Skills for Programmers?

Apr 22, 2023 by Lane Wagner

You’re waiting at the front-desk of Google’s campus in Boulder, Colorado, waiting for your coding interview to start.

Do You Need to Blog to Get a Coding Job?

Apr 17, 2023 by Lane Wagner

As the founder of Boot.dev, I’ve worked with countless students who are eager to break into the tech industry.

Is Computer Science Really that Hard?

Apr 05, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

Yes, computer science is hard, but you already know that. You don’t want to know if computer science is hard.

It's Not About the Job Openings

Mar 30, 2023 by Lane Wagner

I talk to boatloads of students who are starting to learn to code, and invariably they are hyper-concerned about which programming languages and technologies they should be learning.

How can I Get a Job as a Python Programmer?

Mar 27, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

🔗 How to Get a Job as a Python Programmer “How much Python do I need to know to get a job?

How to Get a Job as a Golang Developer

Mar 20, 2023 by Natalie Schooner

Step 1: Learn Golang. Step 2: Apply for jobs. Step 3: Get accepted. When I started researching this article, that was the first answer that came up on Reddit.

Add Libraries and Packages to Your Coding Portfolio

Nov 13, 2022 by Lane Wagner

Building a job-ready portfolio of coding projects doesn’t happen overnight, but if you’re like most self-taught developers, you’ve likely built up a nice collection of todo apps, calculators, and other toy programs.

What do Tech Layoffs Mean for Budding Developers?

Nov 11, 2022 by Lane Wagner

So we’re officially in a recession, and now the question is, “what does a recession mean to me as a brand-new developer?

Trends in Developer Jobs: A Meta Analysis of Stack Overflow Surveys

Oct 24, 2022 by Lane Wagner

I’m really interested in the trends we see in the software engineering job market. Sometimes it’s really hard to tell a cohesive and accurate narrative about what’s happening because it just happens so dang fast, and very few people are collecting data on the matter.

Do Better in Coding Interviews by Being Confident and Humble

Sep 20, 2022 by Lane Wagner

I think we often do a great job of flogging the dead horse of whiteboarding problems when giving coding interview advice.

What is a Computer Scientist, and What Do They Do?

Sep 12, 2022 by Lane Wagner

At work, computer scientists build and deploy programs, algorithms, and systems to solve real-world problems. In most tech jobs, they spend the majority of their time working in teams on new software products.

How Long Does It Take to Become a Back End Developer?

Sep 05, 2022 by Lane Wagner

I get really frustrated when I see people and companies online selling unrealistic dreams when it comes to coding education.

How to Use the Best Software Engineering Job Boards

Aug 05, 2022 by Lane Wagner

With so many job boards out there, it can be terribly confusing to know where to start when you’re looking for a programming job - especially if you’re looking for your first programming job.

What Are the Career Options in Computer Science?

Aug 01, 2022 by Taryn Wagner

The future is bright for career options in computer science with remote work opening up doors that weren’t present before.

What Would a Recession Mean For Developers?

May 26, 2022 by Lane Wagner

With markets in a slump, many of us are concerned a recession could be right around the corner.

How to Build the Best GitHub Profile for Your Job Search

Mar 04, 2022 by Lane Wagner

I’ve reviewed a lot of resumes, both as an engineering manager and in the monthly resume workshops we do in the Boot.

Coding Interviews - Why you shouldn't give homework

Nov 18, 2021 by Lane Wagner

A while back I went through the interview process at a company I won’t name here.

Top 20 Entry-Level JavaScript Interview Questions

Jul 29, 2021 by Jamie Dunmore

Versatile, powerful and ever-present, JavaScript is the world’s most used programming language (for eight years and counting!

The 10x Meeting - Solving for Too Many Meetings

May 10, 2021 by Lane Wagner

Perhaps you’ve heard of the fabled 10x developer (or 10x engineer) - the one on the team that’s 10x as productive as their average colleague.

Which is Worth It, Coding Bootcamp or a Computer Science Degree?

Mar 29, 2021 by Zulie Rane

When you’re in a position of wondering, “Is a coding bootcamp worth it?” you should look at several factors.

Can You Get a Programming Job with Just an Associate's Degree?

Mar 22, 2021 by Lane Wagner

Changing majors is a tale as old as time. A degree that would normally require four years to complete can quickly turn into a more expensive endeavor that takes five or six years for a student that can’t decide what they want to study.

Where Can You Get a Programming Certificate Online?

Mar 14, 2021 by Zulie Rane

🔗 There are two main options to get a programming certificate online - online courses and universities.

The Two Classes of Software Engineer

Mar 05, 2021 by Lane Wagner

“Software engineer” has become a ubiquitous term for people who write, deploy, architect, or sometimes even simply test code.