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Becoming a full-stack developer can be a powerful route to a long-fulfilling career. It’s a relatively compact education, which teaches as much about the core elements of programming and systems administration as it does about any specific programming language or database system. Still, though, hiring is never entirely an art; it’s often a science, and […]

When you’re looking for a job as a full-stack developer, chances are pretty good that you’re going to encounter this specific question. Should you put your personal projects on your resume/CV when applying to jobs, or should you leave them out? The Argument Against First, let’s talk about why you might consider leaving personal projects

Linux and Windows together split the vast majority of the market, in terms of web servers, hosting, and code frameworks. There’s a persistent image of the suave Windows environment and the Linux terminal where raw code streams across the screen. It can seem daunting to think about, let alone to learn, and it turns many

With every passing year, cybersecurity becomes more and more of a concern. The sophistication of threats that even the average internet user needs to be aware of is growing, and even that is eclipsed by the arms race happening on the business and governmental levels. If you’re interested in the fast-paced world of cybersecurity, it

Cybersecurity is a growing industry. As more and more of the world does business online, with interconnected devices and networks performing virtually any task, the need to secure those processes and networks is increasing. Global cybersecurity spending is set to exceed a trillion dollars, and the demand for cybersecurity professionals is on the rise. When

The world is in constant need of talented IT developers on the front end and the back end. As the internet grows, mobile devices surge in usage, and computer literacy becomes more and more common, there’s a growing need for the people who make the apps and platforms it all uses. Companies are on the

Every year, technology seems to grow more and more intertwined. With the prevalence of cloud applications, companies moving to hybrid cloud and on-prem systems, and the mixing of traditional development styles, it’s harder than ever to be a specialist. A talented developer, in high demand with today’s largest companies, needs to have a robust working

Cybersecurity is a continuously growing field. More and more of the world’s business, commerce, information processing, data storage, and personal information is handled online. Entire businesses exist solely because of cloud-based applications, and the days of the on-premises network are swiftly fading. Because of this, cyber-crime is a growing industry. There are decades worth of

Part of any robust education on cybersecurity as a field is going to involve certification exams. While there are many paths to the overall infosec industry, sooner or later, you’re going to want to earn some certs. Certifications can help with your overall career, both in getting a job and in progressing further in the

There are many possible paths to a career in development. The industry gets more and more codified every year, and the wild west days of the self-taught rockstar developer are just about over, but that doesn’t mean you can’t teach yourself to code and still get a good job. You just won’t have the same