PinnedDr. Derek Austin 🥳inDerek DevelopsMy 10 Most Popular Programming Articles of All TimeHere are my most-read coding articles, covering React Hooks, JavaScript trivia, and VS Code settings you should know about.Jun 61Jun 61
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PinnedDr. Derek Austin 🥳inAbout Me StoriesAbout Me — Dr. Derek AustinHow I went from web developer, to physical therapist, and then back to frontend UI/UX software engineer.Mar 27, 20216Mar 27, 20216
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Dr. Derek Austin 🥳inCareer ProgrammingYou Must Meet These 3 Prerequisites to Succeed as a Software EngineerIf you meet these prerequisites, then you’re ready to become a successful, 6-figure career programmer — but do you meet them?Jun 194Jun 194
Dr. Derek Austin 🥳inCareer ProgrammingThe Real Reason American Developers Are Desperate for Remote WorkHere’s why US developers are so desperate to work remotely instead of commuting by car into an office, even 3 days a week.Jun 1243Jun 1243
Dr. Derek Austin 🥳inCareer ProgrammingHow I Discovered the Secret to a Successful Programming CareerHere’s how I discovered — the hard way! — that specialist programmers are more in demand for full-time software engineering jobs than…Jun 51Jun 51
Dr. Derek Austin 🥳inCareer ProgrammingNot Hiring Junior Developers Isn’t a Mistake, It’s the Tragedy of the Commons.Most teams won’t actually benefit within the first year of hiring junior devs. Here’s why junior devs can’t find jobs.Apr 515Apr 515
Dr. Derek Austin 🥳inCareer ProgrammingIt’s a Fact: Remote Software Engineer Jobs Receive 1,000+ Applicants EachHere’s what to do about it, whether you’re a hiring manager or a professional software engineer looking for a better job.Mar 299Mar 299
Dr. Derek Austin 🥳inLevel Up CodingHow I Made 4,000 Commits This Year (While Also Managing the Team)Does your GitHub contributions chart actually matter? Well, it doesn’t hurt! Here’s how to get your commit count up — way up!Jan 305Jan 305