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Posted on May 12, 2023

Describe Coding in 3 Words

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1 New Programmers, What Challenges Are You Facing? 2 Which Tools and Resources Do You Suggest for Folks Who Are New to Programming? ... 117 more parts... 3 Which Programming Language Did You Choose to Start with, and Why Did You Choose It? 4 What Are Some Hobbies That Are Beneficial to Coders and Developers? 5 Which Coding Career Paths Interest You the Most? 6 What Are Some Common Misconceptions about Programming Careers That You've Encountered? 7 What Is the Most Challenging Project You've Worked on So Far, and What Did You Learn from It? 8 What Non-Technical Skills Do You Need for a Successful Career in Tech? 9 What Are Some Common Mistakes That Beginners Make When Learning to Code, and How Can You Avoid Them? 10 What Do You Wish You’d Known When You First Started Programming? 11 Art or Science: How Do You Balance Precision and Creativity in Coding? 12 Hobbyist Coders: Why Do You Code? 13 What Difficulties Do You Expect to Encounter As You Pursue a Career in Coding? 14 How Can Coding Make a Positive Impact on Society? 15 What Motivates You to Pursue A Career in Coding? 16 How Do You Share Your Love for Coding with Friends and Family? 17 How Do You Balance Short Term Versus Long Term Career Goals? 18 What Are the Best Time Management Tools for Coders & Developers? 19 Share Your Coding Milestones! 💻🚀 20 Alternate Career Paths: If You Weren’t A Coder or Developer, What Would You Be Instead? 21 How Do You Stand Out in the Tech Industry? 22 Tips for Coders? Take a Break! 23 How Can Coders Ensure Ethical Practices in Their Work? 24 How Do You Stay Motivated When Facing Programming Problems? 25 Syntax Error: What Obstacles Are You Facing As A New Developer? 26 Emerging Technologies I Can't Wait to Work With! 27 What Was Your First Job in the Tech Industry? 28 How Do You Prioritize UX in Software Development? 29 Got Any Podcast Recs? We Do! 30 Good Morning, World! ☕️ What’s Your Routine? 31 Which Social Media Platforms Do You Rely on the Most? 32 What Is Your Greatest (Unique) Strength as a Developer? 33 How Do You Handle Legacy Code When Starting a New Project? 34 Top March Daily Discussions. And the Theme is…Nostalgia in Tech! 35 Open-Source or Proprietary Software? 36 Where to Start: Python or JavaScript? 37 Would You Rather Work in a Small Startup or a Large Corporation? 38 Childhood Dreams vs. Tech Reality: How Did You End Up Here? 39 Back-end Guru or Front-end Fanatic? 40 What Makes Working in Tech Truly Rewarding? 41 Tech Industry Burnout: How Can We Prevent It? 42 Share Your Desk Decor: What Inspires You at Work? 43 Remote Work in Tech: Is It Right for You? 44 Would You Rather Work on a Legacy Codebase or Brand-New Tech Stack? 45 Fixing Bugs or Writing Algorithms? A Superhero “Would You Rather” 🦸🏻‍♀️💥🦸🏻 46 Coding Heroes: Who Inspires and Motivates You? 47 How Do You Make Lifelong Learning a Habit? 48 Teamwork or Solo Development: Which Do You Prefer? 49 How Do You Land Your First Job in Tech? 50 Coding Skills Not Found. Share Your Funniest Coding Failures 💻💥🙈 51 Specialization vs. Generalization: Which Is Better for Programmers? 52 What Do Coders Have in Common? 😜 53 Tight Deadlines & Long Hours or Relaxed Timelines & Lower Pay? 54 What's the Worst Question You've Ever Been Asked in an Interview? 55 What New Skills or Accomplishments Have You Achieved in the Past Year? 56 Embracing Your Coding Style: How Do You Express Your Individuality in a Tech Career? 57 Exploring New Languages & Tools: What's on Your List? 58 How Would You Explain Coding to a Beginner? 59 How Do You Ensure That Your Code is Scalable & Maintainable? 60 Which Star Wars Character Would Make the Best Developer? 61 Are You a One Device Wonder or Tech Collector? 62 What's Your Favorite Text Editor or Terminal Emulator? 63 What Are Some Warning Signs of a Dysfunctional Coding Environment? 64 What's On Your Mind When the Lights Go Out? 65 What Was Your Toughest Coding Concept and How Did You Conquer It? 66 Describe Coding in 3 Words 67 VR Wonderlands: What Kind of Experience Would You Create? 68 Level Up! What's One Skill You Want to Improve This Week? 69 What's the Coolest Coding Language Name? 70 What's Your Wildest Unfulfilled Coding Project Idea? 71 If Coding Languages Were Ice Cream Flavors...? 72 What Qualities Do You Seek in Your Work Environment? 73 Do You Have a Nostalgia Collection? 74 How Do You Build a Strong Coding Portfolio? 75 How Do You Ensure Your Code Speaks Clearly to Other Developers? 76 Brilliant Programmer vs. Excellent Communicator: Which Coding Mentor Would You Choose? 77 How Do You Ace Your Tech Job Cover Letter? 78 What Questions Should New Coders Ask to Find the Right Employer Fit? 79 Dream Big: What's Your Ideal Job? 80 Are Coding Bootcamps Still A Thing? 81 Coding Fuel: What Are Your Go-to Snacks? 82 Tech Networking 101: How Are You Building Your Connections? 83 Building Allies: How Can You Support Queer Colleagues in the Workplace? 84 APIs Unveiled: Interview Edition! How Have You Worked Your Developer Magic? 85 Agile and Scrum: What Are Your Thoughts? 86 The Coding Language Personality Test: What Would It Look Like? 87 How Do You Deal with Presentation Anxiety? 88 If You Could Chat with a Historical Figure, Who Would It Be and What Would You Ask? 89 What Features Would You Want in a Smart Home of the Future? 90 How Can You Build a Strong Personal Brand in a Competitive Job Market? 91 How Do You Show Your Coding Passion in Job App Materials? 92 How Can I Dive into a New Tech Specialty without a Formal Background? 93 Overcoming Skill Plateaus: How Do You Keep Growing? 94 Juggling Multiple Projects: How Do You Stay Sane? 95 How Do You Master New Tech? Any Hacks for Faster Language Learning? 96 New Language vs. Complex Requirements - What's Your Pick? 97 Is Traditional Coding Worthwhile in the Era of Low-Code and No-Code Platforms? 98 What's the Deal with OOP? 99 Do I Really Have to Math? Can You Navigate the Tech World without Numbers? 100 Mastering Interviews: How Do You Explain Complex Tech Concepts to Non-Techies? 101 How Do You Know if You're a Nerd? 102 Common Interview Question: What's Your Experience with Cloud Computing and Application Deployment? 103 What's on Your Learning Agenda this Week? 104 Any Hidden Gems?💎✨ What Lesser-known Resources Boost Coding Skills? 105 Advice for New Coders: Fundamentals or Frameworks? 106 How Can We Mentor New Coders Without Overwhelming Them? 107 Reflecting on Your First Year as a Developer: Lessons Learned? 108 Self-Taught Programmers: How Did You Land Your First Job? 109 Which App or Website Would You Makeover & How? 110 Eyeing a Cybersecurity Career? Which Skills and Certifications Unlock the Best Opportunities? 111 What Are the Top Three Must-have Apps on Your Phone? 112 What's an Achievement You Were Initially Nervous to Share? 113 Have You Ever Felt Intimidated to Ask 'Basic' Questions? 114 How Did You Bounce Back from Failed Coding Attempts? 115 Overcoming Hesitations to Seek Help & Collaboration 116 How Do You Handle Self-Doubt in Coding? 117 Share Your Encounters with Sticky Coding Obstacles 118 What Aspects of Coding Still Leave You Feeling Uncertain? 119 What's Been Your Most Perplexing Coding Moment? 120 First Code Crush: Which Language Feels Like Home? 121 What's Your Most Intriguing Coding Puzzle?

If you had to describe coding using only three words, what would they be?

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Ben Halpern

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All the bugs

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Hours of toil

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Code, Test, Deploy.

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Iterate, Improve, Repeat.

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hahahaha - precisely

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COMPUTERS HATE ME

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Words become reality

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One of the most salient features of our Tech Hiring culture is that there is so much bullshit. Everyone knows this. Each of us contributes his share. But we tend to take the situation for granted.

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Build, Measure & Learn

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