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Become a software engineer today.

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The Skills that You Need to Hone to Become a Software Engineer Software engineering jobs are expected to increase in demand by 25% over the next decade. Software Engineering is one of the top jobs of the 21st century. It's likely one of the fastest ways to a six figure income, in the U.S. at least, and it can be a  skill set  that can take you a variety of different pathways in your career. Getting a job as a software engineer is also a particularly interesting process because this career specifically is much more skills and potential based than it is formal education-based. That's to say you can get a promising job as a software engineering, in many cases, without a formal education.  So, if you want to become a   software engineer , let's take a look at a few of the things you should probably start doing to set yourself up for success. Learning a programming language One of the first steps to becoming a software engineer or even just evaluating w...

How to sit in front of a computer to avoid pain

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Computer Workstation Ergonomics I spend almost every working moment in front of a computer. I'm what you might call an  indoor enthusiast .  I've been lucky not to experience any kind of computer-related injury due to my prolonged use of computers , but it is a very real professional risk. I get some occasional soreness in my hands or wrists, mostly after marathon binges where I've clearly overdone it – but that's about the extent of it. All too many of my friends have struggled with long-term  back pain  or  hand   pain . While you can (and should)  exercise your body  and  exercise your hands  to strengthen them, there's one part of this equation I've been ignoring. I've been on a quest for the  ultimate computer desk  for a few years now, and I've talked at length about the value of  investing in a great chair . But I hadn't considered whether my current desk and chair is configured properly to...

Software Development is so Challenging but there are Remedies

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12 Common Software Development Obstacles And How To Tackle Them Developing and launching new software can be complicated. Within each step of the development and approval process, there are a lot of variables. While things can go right, there’s even more that can go wrong—and with missteps comes the possibility of having to go back to square one. As frustrating as these obstacles are, there are ways to overcome them without severely hindering your progress. Below,  Forbes Technology Council members share some of the most common issues that arise during a software development project and how teams can solve them. 1. Integration Issues It can be challenging to integrate what you are making with tools your audience may already be using. You need to find ways to make your product compatible using application program interfaces (APIs) or partnering with these other tech brands on ways to work together. -  Chalmers Brown ,  Due 2. Communication Breakdowns Softw...