Technology
Lessons Learned from the Therac-25 Radiation Therapy Software Disaster 🥲
Image credit: Timetoast Alright, let’s talk about the Therac-25 radiation therapy machine bug, or, as I like to call it, the glitch that turned a medical device into a death machine. In the 1980s...
🚀 Junior Dev Technical Interview Preparation Cheat Sheet 🚀
Welcome to the ultimate technical interview preparation cheat sheet for junior developers! If you’re a new or aspiring software developer looking to land your first tech job, this cheat sheet is...
The $440 Million Bug: The Epic Tale of the Knight Capital Group Software Disaster🤕
Image Credit: The Denver Post Hey, have you heard the story of the Knight Capital Group software bug? It’s a wild ride and a cautionary tale for software engineers and tech companies everywhere....
Is the Coding Era coming to an End?😲
Image Credit: EPA Technology has come a long way in recent decades, and the role of programmers has changed with it. Gone are the days when software engineers had to build everything from scratch;...
Coding interviews: Everything you need to prepare
Image credit: learntocodewith.me After speaking with several experienced software engineers from around the world, I believe one of the things engineers dread the most is coding interviews,...
6 tips to help you ace your next technical interview
As the demand for African tech talent grows around the world, an increasing number of people are learning tech skills to meet this demand. While you’re writing code and solving problems as a tech...
I’m new to Software Development, where do I start?
When I decided to pursue a career in software development, the most difficult part was trusting that I was making the right decisions. In 2011, I wrote my first “hello world” in PASCAl. This was...
5 People Skills Every Tech Professional Should Possess
You could be the most talented software engineer, product designer, or other type of tech professional. Excellent! But how well do you collaborate with others? Prior to now, many companies sought out...
7 reasons why you are not landing a tech job — Part 2
In my previous article, I shared five reasons you may find it hard to land your first tech job. If you haven’t read it yet, I’d encourage you to start with that before reading this article. This...
7 reasons why you are not landing a tech job — Part 1
Image credit:qsourcing Things could appear overwhelming and uncharted when you first enter the field of software development. It’s a big step to graduate from a coding boot camp or self-learning...
