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Sitting at a desk, eyes glued to a screen, drinking cup after cup of coffee, heavy metal blaring from your headphones, eating junk food at your desk because you dare not tear your eyes away from the screen. Let’s be honest – this is how most devs are portrayed by the media. When we see […]
A software architect is a software expert who provides overall direction to a development team. The software architect is able to take a complex system and break it down into a manageable model, by identifying important requirements and constraints. When teams are working on multiple development projects for multiple clients, it’s especially important to have […]
Data, it’s frequently claimed, is the new gold. Just like gold, which needs to be fashioned into coins or jewellery to have real value, data needs to manipulated or ‘mined’ to get the most out of it. These days all companies are able to collect vast quantities of data, which need to be processed properly […]
Progress brings complexity. Think about the introduction of cars – yes, faster and more efficient travel time, but what about pollution and car accidents? Because software development proceeds at such a rate, there are many ethical issues, some more complicated than others, that arise over time. This piece will mention a number of key ethical […]
The rise of the tech entrepreneur has been a big focal point in the business world lately, with visionaries like Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Musk inspiring a new generation of aspiring tech whizz-kids. All around the world, young up-and-comers are founding their own hi-tech businesses, which aim to make the world as we know it […]
When you decide to become a software developer, there are many things to think about: what languages to learn, whether to freelance or get a full-time job, and what starting salary you should accept, etc. But what about where you should live? Places like Silicon Valley or Manhattan might spring to mind, but it’s possible […]
Data science is the use of scientific methods, algorithms and systems to extract knowledge and insights from raw information known as data. The idea behind it is to use data to help us understand certain phenomena. Data science is a multidisciplinary science that uses techniques and theories from the fields of mathematics, statistics, information science […]
There are a number of factors that determine average developer salary in the United States as well as in other parts of the world. These factors include years of experience, the rarity of special skills within a particular coding language and the type of software that is being developed. Consider the difference in salary by […]
The internet of things has connected everything our lives touch, from our home appliances to the cars we drive and even the clothes we wear. As a product of the digital age, artificial intelligence (AI) is leading the way as an emerging technology. Yes, it has transcended the realm of science fiction. It is no […]
Let’s say you’ve finished your coding education and now it’s time to start working. But should you go freelance? A freelancer takes on short-to-medium-term work for one or a number of companies. You can freelance from anywhere of course – your local coffee shop, home or even the beach. This piece looks at what it […]
Machine Learning (ML) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) are 2018’s buzzwords, but what is Machine Learning, how does it differ from Artificial Intelligence and why does it matter? At its most basic, both ML and AI are about computers learning things for themselves. In a way, this is similar to what humans do. Think about a […]
Software Engineering is a career on the rise. The Bureau of Labor Statistics, which calculates the employment growth for various occupations, projects a startling 24% employment growth for software engineers between 2016 and 2026. This is much faster than the 7% average for other occupations. It’s clear Software Engineering is a desirable career, but what […]