personal development


6 of the Most Important Skills for Software Developers

The number of technologies out there is growing day-by-day. This can make it very difficult for you to figure out how you can increase your software developer skills. While it is nearly impossible to guess what is the best programming language you should be mastering there are a few skills […]


How Software Developers Can Develop a Finisher Mindset

The finisher mindset can drastically impact your life for the better. The finisher mindset lets you get more done and accomplish more of your goals. It gives you a considerable boost in productivity enough to make you want to have that kind of mindset. However, the finisher mindset doesn’t come naturally for most […]


3 Tips to Starting Side Projects

Picking a side project does not have to be hard. It’s easy to get stuck trying to figure out the perfect idea and end up not doing anything at all. Some developers associate picking a side project as their dream, which is usually far from reach, and discourage themselves to […]


5 Benefits of Personal Side Projects for Software Developers

Side projects are becoming more common for software developers nowadays. Many works on side projects for fun. However, side projects are also beneficial for a developer’s career. Therefore, the goal of this post is to mention five benefits to side projects.


5 Tips to Fitting into the Modern Work Environment as an Introverted Software Developer

The modern work environment can be difficult to deal with for those that are on the introverted side. Open office space, distractions at every corner, and constant talking everywhere are some examples of what goes on in most modern work environments. For those that are more on the extroverted side, […]


The Art of Doing Nothing

We live in a world where you are always “busy.” Your to-do list is growing day-by-day and you wonder when it will stop. This blog post might be one of the many tabs you have opened up in your internet browser. In your head, you might be juggling all the […]


Tips to Maintain Your Mental Health as a Software Developer

The cognitive load from writing software is incredibly high early on in your career. You do not have much experience in solving various types of problems. This lack of experience makes you actively think about each of the problems that you are trying to solve to reach an end-solution. Repeat the […]


The Importance of the State of Flow for Software Developers 2

The state of “flow” or “zone” is a unique concept that you might have experience with, but do not know about it. Sometimes, when you are coding you lose the sense of time and what is happening around you. Does this sound familiar? If so, that was you being in “flow.”