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The job description already changed. We're not coders anymore, but couriers.
re: Couriers, Not Coders (Syntax Isn't The Edge Anymore) ...
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Sometimes I code, always I write — A simple man making his way through the galaxy, writing as I go — 📚 Author of "Street-Smart Coding Manifesto": bit.ly/csarag-sscm
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re: Couriers, Not Coders (Syntax Isn't The Edge Anymore)
"How many tables did you use?" "One or two...I don't know." A coder said that while demoing a...
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Crafting clean code alone won't save you or make you stand out. That's not the real edge anymore. Become a street-smart coder instead.
I'm Launching Street-Smart Coding Manifesto: A Case Against Syntax Obsession (Book 2 of My...
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Coding (by hand) is the only activity that makes you question your life choices...and the next moment, it makes you feel the smartest...
The Joy of Old-School Coding After a Stupid Mistake ...
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The Joy of Old-School Coding After a Stupid Mistake
The other day, it happened again. I had an error message that made me scratch my head. For a moment,...
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When was the last time you Google or open StackOverflow when stuck?
re: Has the Audience for Technical Articles Dropped? ...
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re: Has the Audience for Technical Articles Dropped?
In past weeks, Dumebi Okolo asked in this post: Has the audience for technical articles...
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Here's what being a street-smart coder means
Don't Just Be a Coder. Be a Street-Smart Coder Instead ...
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Don't Just Be a Coder. Be a Street-Smart Coder Instead
For Street-Smart Coding Manifesto, the prequel of my coding trilogy, I wrote what being a...
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I'm Launching Street-Smart Coding Manifesto: A Case Against Syntax Obsession (Book 2 of My Trilogy)
Crafting clean code alone won't save you or make you stand out. That's not the real edge. ...
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My favorite post from July!
I've Spent 10+ Years in Software Engineering. After Sickness, Burnout, and a Layoff, I'm...
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In case you missed it:
I Ran an AMA on Dev.to. Here Are My Favorite Questions Dealing with AI bots and...
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I Ran an AMA on Dev.to. Here Are My Favorite Questions
This month, my personal blog turned 8 years old...and my dev.to account turned 7. To celebrate it, I...
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Had a great time answering all your questions! Let me know if I should another AMA soon!
I've Spent 10+ Years in Software Engineering. After Sickness, Burnout, and a Layoff, I'm...
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AMA!
I've Spent 10+ Years in Software Engineering. After Sickness, Burnout, and a Layoff, I'm...
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Ask me anything!
I've Spent 10+ Years in Software Engineering. After Sickness, Burnout, and a Layoff, I'm...
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I've Spent 10+ Years in Software Engineering. After Sickness, Burnout, and a Layoff, I'm Rebuilding My Career. Ask Me Anything
Hi, I'm Cesar, a Senior Software Engineer with 10+ years of experience. In 2023, I got sick and...
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#1. Detach yourself from your code
7 Unconventional (But Surprisingly Effective) Ways to Get Better at Coding ...
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7 Unconventional (But Surprisingly Effective) Ways to Get Better at Coding
Junior-me was obsessed with syntax. Ten years ago, coding only meant learning languages. I was...
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If AI can do it in minutes, it's not special.
The Mantra to Thrive in the AI Hype ...
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The Mantra to Thrive in the AI Hype
If AI can do it in minutes, it's not special. AI has made coding accessible. You don't need a degree...
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What would you add to the list?
12 Hard Truths About Coding I Learned the Hard Way After 10+ Years The shift from...
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A career growth hack I wish I knew earlier
Always Be Writing About What You Do at Work ...
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Always Be Writing About What You Do at Work
Writing about what you do at work is better than simply claiming on your CV that you did...
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What would you add to the list?
12 Hard Truths About Coding I Learned the Hard Way After 10+ Years The shift from...
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Coding isn't flying, but...
What Software Engineering Should Learn from Aviation (And from Rare Plane Crashes) ...
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What Software Engineering Should Learn from Aviation (And from Rare Plane Crashes)
Originally posted on my blog. Flying is safe but... accidents happen. When they happen, it's all...
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#1.—Use AI as a calculator.
Unpopular Opinions on AI-Assisted Coding That May Annoy You ...
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#3.—Use AI for opposite tasks.
Unpopular Opinions on AI-Assisted Coding That May Annoy You ...
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Unpopular Opinions on AI-Assisted Coding That May Annoy You
Vibecoding was bad. But now, AI-assisted coding seems...fine? Nothing sparks more heated discussions...
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