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Software Developer Reviews
What is it like working as a Software Developer?
February 2016
Think. Don't write.
Software Developer:
Learn how to read documentation. Figure out what problem you are trying to solve on paper, and think of a logical solution. Don't start writing code until you know exactly what you are trying to achieve.
February 2016
Flexibility, excitement, impact.
Software Developer:
Pros: Solving challenging problems.
Cons: Occasionally a bit nebulous.
February 2016
Beneficial.
Software Developer:
Pros: The challenges and the respect of my peers.
Cons: The lack of advancement opportunities.
January 2016
Challenging.
Software Developer:
Pros: Creativity, exposed to new technologies, solving problems.
Cons: Lack of organisation, lack of vision, possible dead-ends.
January 2016
Be Prepared To Learn.
Software Developer:
Always learn new things. Try out new things. Set up new servers, build a website from scratch, test out a new language, test another one, build a new software tool. Read technical articles. Play logic games. Keep moving forward.
January 2016
Pay.
Software Developer:
Pros: Close to home. Very friendly Co workers.
Cons: Not good pay. No communication with management.
December 2015
Challenging work.
Software Developer:
Pros: Building awesome applications.
Cons: Tight deadlines.
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