Professional skills development and career advice
Software developers must stay ahead of the ever-changing computer programming landscape. Communication, collaboration, consensus building and openness to new ideas are just as crucial to a software development career as is the ability to implement complex algorithms. These resources will help you plan your development as a software engineer and expand your soft skills.
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Video
04 Sep 2025
Certified Scrum Master Exam practice questions and answers
Want to get Scrum Master certified? Think you're ready for the exam? As a final prep, tackle these 80 Scrum practice exam questions to solidify your knowledge. Continue Reading
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Tip
02 Sep 2025
10 essential Scrum Master skills in 2025
From sprint planning to servant leadership, Scrum Masters help Agile developers, product owners and other team members perform at their best. Here's what makes a good Scrum Master. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
30 Mar 2020
5 tips to improve remote work productivity
As more people work from home as a result of COVID-19, employees used to the onsite work life will need to adapt to the remote work lifestyle. At first, it can seem like a welcome change but after ... Continue Reading
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Blog Post
28 May 2019
Why is programming so hard to master?
Why is programming so hard? Because it’s no longer about programming. Allow me to elaborate. I wrote my first line of professional code back in 1987. It was an application written in BASIC that did ... Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Feb 2019
An independent contractor software developer cash flow guide
Cash management is a big part of your role as an independent software developer. Learn how to properly manage your funds and cash flow with these tips. Continue Reading
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Feature
31 Jan 2019
Developers and the enterprise software sales process
Should developers be privy to the ins and outs of software sales? A strong business relationship can be mighty helpful in this expensive and tedious process. Continue Reading
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Blog Post
10 Jan 2019
Why developers don't stay in management for IT career change
A move up the ladder might make sense for an IT career change, but the day-to-day work difference for developers could keep those in IT away from management positions. Continue Reading