Job profile: Become a video game designer
Sitting in my son’s bedroom, I am reminded of when we used to play World of Warcraft together. I have Steam (the popular video game distribution platform) on my laptop currently and have …
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There are a lot of Linux distros to choose from — which is right for you?
Picture yourself sitting down to use Linux. Now picture yourself wondering what Linux distro you will be using. The picture just got more complicated. In the 28-year history of Linux, there have been nearly …
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The revolution will not be marginalized: Cryptocurrency’s still potent future
Cryptocurrency is a word that, when spoken, has an effect on the person who hears it. Some respond positively acknowledging the transactional wherewithal (and convenience), the potential to disrupt …
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Job profile: Become a data engineer
A good data engineer is instrumental in feeding highly accurate information to data scientists. Data engineers are responsible for the creation and maintenance of the analytics infrastructure that …
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Job profile: Become a Salesforce developer
From a job overview perspective, there is perhaps no IT job more fascinating to me than that of Salesforce Developer. This gig is part of an ever-changing landscape of positions and specializations that …
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Job Profile: Become an application developer (or software engineer)
What’s in a title? What skill sets match those titles? Some of the best engineers across network, systems, software, and enterprise have had degrees in philosophy, poultry science and anthropology. When …
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The world of software development turns on the axis of Git and GitHub
Looking back isn’t always a great thing to do, but you are almost certain to encounter positives when you keep context in mind as you make your way down Memory Lane. My purpose in this article is …
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What is a full stack developer and what does it take to become one?
Hard-core multiskilled developers have always been a “thing” in the IT industry. In the beginning, they were a rare commodity and regarded as amazing talents. As the years progressed, such broadly …
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Starting out in Big Data: How to learn your way into one of tech’s hottest industries
What’s the best way to break into the Big Data field for aspiring IT professionals, or for tech types who …
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This is not my beautiful house! Coping with Impostor Syndrome
You’ve just started on at a new information technology (IT) job. You find yourself feeling overwhelmed. You’re not completely certain about everything you’ve been asked to get done, and you certainly aren’t …
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