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Between 2019 and 2026, a lot has changed. Knowing HTML, CSS, and JavaScript is no longer enough. Not even close. To be considered for an internship as a web developer today, you need more than surface
Most junior developers underestimate how much foundational knowledge is required even for internship roles. Back in 2018, while teaching myself HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, I built a few websites by edi
The short answer is no. A few years ago, many people assumed that AI would completely replace developers. Today, it’s becoming clear across the industry that AI is here to enhance developer productivi
If you can commit a reasonable number of hours and have access to good mentorship, four months is enough to get you started. Within six months, you should be comfortable building small to medium-sized
A lot of people reach out to me asking about programming schools or institutes where they can go to learn how to code. My answer is usually no — at least, not for the reason you think. You don’t need
Most people think developers spend their day writing code. In reality, that’s only a small part of the job. Much of the day is spent in meetings—giving updates, discussing blockers, and aligning with
We treat years of experience like it’s the ultimate proof of competence. Even junior roles demand 3+ years, as if time alone makes someone skilled. But does it really? 🤔 When I was younger, my aunt h
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