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What Does a Software Engineer Do?

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You’ve probably heard of software engineering, especially in the context of high-paying careers… but exactly what does a software engineer do?

Software engineers design, build, and test software, of course, but there’s much more to it than that.

If you’ve looked at software engineer job requirements on various online job listings, you might be overwhelmed since no two job posts are really alike. 🤔

Plus, you might see different titles in the mix—is there a difference between “software developer” and “software engineer” jobs!?

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What Is Rubber Duck Debugging? (Why Every Dev Should Have a Duck)

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You might have seen programmers keeping rubber ducks on their desks. (See if you can spot the one in this tweet, for example!) But what on earth is the connection between a rubber duck and programming?

Well, it’s all thanks to a concept called the rubber duck debugging method, or rubber duck programming.

Many coders keep a rubber duck toy on their desk as a reminder to talk through things and simplify problems.

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Why Tech Jobs Are a Natural Fit for Teachers—Overcoming 7 Career Change Fears

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Are you a teacher who’s considering transitioning from teaching to another career? You’re far from alone.

Since the pandemic, the number of teachers changing careers (or planning to) has risen dramatically: over half (55%) of National Education Association (NEA) members report that they’re planning on transitioning out of teaching sooner than they originally planned. 

Among all the possible industries and jobs teachers can switch to, tech stands out for many reasons. Tech jobs offer teachers a fulfilling,

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How to Get Into Tech with No Experience: 16 Tips for Changing Careers

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The tech industry is full of exciting and lucrative career opportunities, but if you’ve never worked in IT and you have no relevant experience, breaking into tech might feel like a pipe dream.

I’m here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be. Plenty of people have broken into tech despite having no experience and, if you’re willing to do the work, I’m sure you can too. 💪

In this post, I’m going to explain how to get into tech and land your first tech job with no experience.

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The 33 Best Technical Interview Prep Courses, Books, & Resources for 2023

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Tech interviews can be intimidating. They often have several phases, from the first technical phone screen, to a remote coding interview or assignment, to the final on-site interview and whiteboard challenge.

If you’ve never been through one before, you may have no idea how to prepare for a coding interview.

It’s not enough to just have the raw tech skills. You also need to be able to perform under pressure, talk through your code to give the interviewer a window into your thoughts,

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