Resource Guide to Becoming a Software Engineer(nextpunch.com)
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Resource Guide to Becoming a Software Engineer
http://www.nextpunch.com/6-steps-to-becoming-a-software-developer/
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2. Support
Meetups and user groups are good; Some subreddits are helpful, some will send you to SO. IRC channels and mailing lists/google groups are helpful to various degrees
3. First Job
github portfolio is key, along with good writing (both tech bullet points and clear communications) on Stackoverflow, mailing lists or blog.
Meetups and user groups are good; Some subreddits are helpful, some will send you to SO. IRC channels and mailing lists/google groups are helpful to various degrees
3. First Job
github portfolio is key, along with good writing (both tech bullet points and clear communications) on Stackoverflow, mailing lists or blog.
Funny how the HN title says "engineer" and the original "developer".
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