Andres Reales 
If you’re an up-and-coming programmer or have buddies who are programmers, you’ve probably either seen or heard the terms ‘foo’ and ‘bar’ being tossed around every once in a while. What exactly do these terms mean, and why do programmers use them? Programmers use “foo” and “bar” as common metasyntactic variables. Metasyntactic variables are fundamentally … Read more
In the 1980s, when there were only a few software engineers, landing a software engineering role was relatively more straightforward. Over the years, the number of software engineers has increased significantly, but only a small percentage are considered exceptional talents. Software engineering interviews are really hard because companies want to hire the best. Companies maintain … Read more
When you work in IT, it’s not always easy to feel like you’re making a difference. There are many people who don’t see why they should care about software development – after all, it’s just lines of code. It is not an easy job as it can be full of stress and frustration, but if … Read more
Software Engineering is a career path that’s been rising in popularity dramatically, especially among the tech-savvy youth. However, with so many similar terms, it can be challenging to get an insight into what software engineering actually is and who can rightfully call themselves a software engineer. Can you call yourself a software engineer without a … Read more
Engineers get things done. They build bridges, design space shuttles, and figure out how to make machines that turn gasoline into electricity. So it makes perfect sense that software developers would be called engineers, right? Software engineers are called engineers because, like traditional engineers, they build things. However, instead of building physical structures, software engineers … Read more
Peering into the programming world can be like trying to decipher a code. Thankfully, I’m here to answer your burning questions like, why do programmers count from zero? Programmers count from zero because computers count from zero. They are not robots. Arrays are common programming tools that utilize a series or list of data. When … Read more
As the tech industry evolves at a breakneck speed, the need for software engineers continues to grow. Software engineers are in great demand worldwide as companies need to develop end-user software solutions. Although software engineers are in demand, they also get fired for various reasons, just like other employees. Here are 12 common reasons why … Read more
There are so many different kinds of websites available on the internet, each with its own capabilities and shortcomings. These websites are made possible through a wide variety of web development frameworks that also share those characteristics. But why are there so many web development frameworks? Here are eight reasons why there are so many … Read more
JavaScript has come a long way over the years, and now it’s ubiquitous in the development industry. You can find it on websites, mobile apps, and even servers in specific scenarios. As such, there are a lot of developers who use JavaScript daily in their line of work. JavaScript is hard to understand since it … Read more
Software engineers are one of the most sought-after professionals in our industry. They command impressive salaries and perks because it’s such a desirable career. But even in the UK, where software engineering is booming, the level of compensation for these professionals is not at par with other markets. One reason software engineers get paid less … Read more
