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Ask yourself this one question to bring clarity to ANY problem

Posted on September 20, 2023 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

When struggling with a problem for a long time, it’s easy to get caught in a vortex of thoughts. Imagine a software engineer named Alice. Alice has worked at Big Tech Co for 2 years, and she’s been thinking about … Continue reading →

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Seven things I wish I knew my first year as a real world software engineer

Posted on April 13, 2021 by Sheldon "Don" Sandbekkhaug

I’ve been working in the industry for five years now. I’ve written about internships and promotion, but what about the first year on the job? What do I wish I knew in my first year after college? Standard disclaimer: don’t … Continue reading →

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