Every project starts with: “This time, I’ll write proper tests.”
Pavel Polcr - Storytelling & Dev
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Software Engineer, Podcaster, Storyteller, and Proud Daddy of Two ... Find more about Software Engineering Tales on https://www.youtube.com/@SoftwareEngineeringTales
Dare to share? What is the biggest mistake you ever made at your job, and what you learned from that? #programming
Want to be a great developer? Take care of your mind and body first. A healthy engineer is a high-performing engineer. What’s your best tip for staying healthy as a dev? #programming
No one remembers the extra hours you put in, but they will remember if you were too burnt out to be there for them. Have you ever regretted working too much? #programming
Deadlines will always be there. Your well-being? That’s not guaranteed. Take care of yourself first. Right? #programming
Never trade your health for a job. Deadlines, pressure, and passion mean nothing if you’re burnt out. Prioritize yourself. What’s one boundary you’ve set to protect your well-being? #programming
Burnout isn’t a badge of honor. It’s a warning sign. If you’re feeling exhausted all the time, take a step back before it’s too late. Have you ever gone too far? #programming
If your job is hurting your relationships, your family, or your mental health, it’s time to rethink your priorities. No paycheck is worth losing yourself. #programming
Afraid to ask questions? The best devs aren’t the ones who know it all—they’re the ones who know how to ask and learn. Stay curious and keep asking! #growthMindset
Burnout is real, especially when learning to code. Take breaks, set boundaries, and remember: progress > perfection. You’re doing great! #MentalHealth
Not all career journeys are straight forward - especially in tech... https://buff.ly/4jjGxHm #programmingLife
From Retail to Product Management - Santiana Brace and her Unconventional Journey into TECH
Today, I invited Santiana Brace, an experienced product manager, to talk about her unconventional journey into tech. Santiana shares insights on transitionin...
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Code reviews are for growth, not judgment. Keep the personal BS out of it. Stay polite and comment code, not the person. Helps everyone in the end. #programming
"Stuck on a problem? Sucks. Here's what I do - I take a break, go for a quick walk, talk it out, or even explain the problem to a rubber duck (seriously, it works!). Clarity often strikes when you least expect it. #Debugging #CodingTips"
Do you know what made me most useful first few months as junior dev? Not my coding skills for sure 😃 It was the ability to put together pieces of information and understand the big picture quickly. #softwareEngineering
❌ Getting into a senior dev mindset does not mean you are confident to know everything. ✅ It means I am confident in my ability to find solutions. And I realize I picked up some wisdom along the journey. The more I know, the more I realize where are the gaps. #softwareEngineering
Do You know what makes a good software engineering manager? I didn't - but John Crickett told me. We had a great conversation on the Software Engineering Tales Podcast, and we covered a lot - his career journey, how he got laid off and started coding challenges afterward.
I have a little trick for nice maintainable code - I just really like my future self and don't want to make him/me angry in few months... #softwareEngineering
This thought is worth reminding - money alone will not make you a happy software engineer. What do you think? #softwareEngineering