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I got my degree in EE and applied for software jobs and got one. I worked on side programming projects and taught myself basic programming (C++ at the time). When I interviewed I w…

I have a friend whose company is similarly using C++ for cross-platform components on mobile devices. I find it cool to see C++ getting new wind in its sails. Originally of course …

The MSc option sounds best to me, especially if it is a one-time chance to get such an opportunity. It will give you a better foundation in the fundamentals of computer science and…

You can definitely be a founder. You should seek one or two other people with complementary skills: architect, vision type people who have solid technical skills. You could then st…

I developed C++ apps on Windows and Linux from 1999 to 2007 before moving over to C#. Unfortunately, I think the author is correct that C++ has moved from one dark age to another. …

Agreed. Just because people can design ugly and confusing slides using powerpoint doesn't say much about the software itself. You can make ugly presentations using any similar soft…

Chuckles. It is humorous to listen to people talk about software concepts who have no clue about them. I was listening to a podcast on entrepreneurship the other day and the guy--w…

Choose your first jobs wisely, level up on relevant tech, avoid getting pigeon-holed, don't spend more than 3 years at a job unless you are accelerating up to the top. This free 20…

I experienced this myself after almost 14 years at my first software employer. My skills were narrow--desktop app development (no web, no mobile, no databases)--my salary had stagn…

This is great because it shows a woman can be feminine and a great software developer/engineer. Those two qualities are not mutually exclusive.

Yes but Wordpress is ubiquitous and so has the most plugins, helpful blog posts written about it, easy-to-use features, and so on. For most people it is the best choice.

That's not a bad salary here, with cost of living still being relatively low. Most senior engineers I know in Austin make in that range.