Software Engineering

I saw in another forum a post from a software engineer lacking confidence from shorter stints on his resume (ranging from 2.5 months to 6 months to a year) due to various layoffs. Sure, at times layof… more

Im trying to get my first junior full stack developer remote job. any tips or sites to apply on

Any tips from folks on hour to survive a dysfunctional tech company besides “just quit”? Mine are to work as efficiently as possible to try to pay myself back. I also adopted the subtle art of not giv… more

Anyone a bit concerned about developers’ AI usage for 100% of development tasks? It’s not like medical students using it to get their certifications.. there are exams. But we’re building software that… more

Is it possible to be seen as credible as a junior, or do you just have to wait it out until you get promoted? I've caught real bugs and made solid suggestions in retros, but it feels like none of … more

Would you leave a permanent job for a higher-paying contract in this market? I've been offered a contract position that offers more money, but I'm not sure I should be leaving a secure full-ti… more

How honest are you in anonymous surveys at work? Often times I’m too busy to fill out the surveys but when I do I’m as honest as I can be about how I feel about the current state of the company.

I’ve noticed that using Claude has helped me through some of the burnout I was starting to feel. I’m doing more vibe‑coding, and I'm relying more on AI to get past the parts of the job that trigge… more

Agency versus in house development— I’d love to hear your experience between the two! I started my career in an agency, I loved it at first, but projects kept blowing up for reasons out of my control … more

Valuable metrics are a quiet superpower. What are some you like to pay attention to? Here are some GH metrics that have helped me:

1. PR Cycle Time — how long from PR open to merge. If this spikes, something's block… more

I was a junior front-end dev at a startup doing exactly what they asked every week, but was just let go after two months. It was only my 2nd dev job. The founder told me the project is outgrowing my s… more

For other hiring managers, what traits have actually correlated with your best hires?

Looking back at the people who’ve turned out to be great hires, here are some traits I’ve found: good communicators, low ego bu… more

My manager thinks full-day pair programming is great for collaboration, but I'm struggling with it. It feels like someone is looking over my shoulder constantly, which ruins my focus and leaves me… more

Have you heard about international folks who steal the identity of US engineers to get a nice US job/salary only to not be who they say are? I keep hearing about this scenario and it’s so scary.

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Getting an job offer from igaming/ gambling company.

Questions:
Is it safe to work in this industry in Canada?
Is it legal?
Would it put negative impact on my career or resume?

Do you have any experien… more

Would you take a big raise if it meant giving up your work-life balance? I have an offer that pays great, but the culture seems incredibly intense. My current job pays less but is super flexible. Is m… more

Frontend Developer


We are seeking a Frontend Developer to build responsive, user-friendly web applications and deliver exceptional user experiences
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LinkedIn is full of VPs claiming AI agents let them ship features. As an EM, I know if I dropped a 40-file AI PR, I’d just create more chaos. I have yet to see a senior dev praise a drive-by PR from t… more

Do you think software engineering should be a licensed profession? Or do you think it eventually will be? There is so much at stake at times with what we do. While I think software a decent enough job… more

After years of building backend systems, as Senior Backend Engineer with 7+ years of experience in backend development, system architecture, and DevOps. Skilled in Node.js, NestJS, Prisma, MongoDB, Po… more

A relief from the constant the desire to hear about how you used agentic development day by day— I learned about a team that blocks out one day a week to not use it all all, giving them the ability to… more

I got the rejection email this morning for a job I’ve been chasing for two months. I really wanted this one, and making it to the final round just to get cut is a different kind of pain. I am so crush… more

I've just been made redundant with 15 years experience in web development & software engineering. I've had a pretty bumpy ride - I've never been given a promotion and I have done everything from b… more

I (6 Yr Exp) have offers from Publicis sapient (tesco client) and from connected services wipro.
Both are project based hiring and already interviewed by client.
Sapient has offered 3 lakhs more than wipro.
JD : springbo… more

Do you think microservices have saved or wasted engineering time? Argument for the latter: most engineering teams adopt them before product market fit, scale, team scale, and operational maturity. The… more

I’m feeling annoyed because I feel like I haven’t built a single new thing in months. Every week is the exact same cycle of chasing down outages, rushing out hotfixes, and patching tech debt that was … more

Currently working as a Front-End Developer and looking to transition into a Full-Stack Developer role. I have knowledge of the MERN stack and have been actively building projects to improve my backend development skills.
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Has software engineering shifted from “building to last” to “building to replace”? Earlier, we'd build a system, take it to production, and it would run for years with small enhancements and maint… more

Recently got reorged and our squad was moved to a new team. It was fine for the first 4 months or so but I've learned the new team plays favorites and has no care for quality work but instead is f… more

My manager wants me to mentor our new hire next month. I’m a little stressed about it because I still feel like I’m still just winging it most days, even after a year. Is it normal to feel underqualif… more

In my latest post, I discussed silent errors in data pipelines. While it’s difficult to write truly effective tests (such as TDD) for data-related tasks, the best solution I’ve found in my current role is t… more

"Finally updated my portfolio! 🚀 As a Fullstack Developer, I'm currently looking for new remote opportunities. Experienced in [PHP/React Native/Next.js] and ready to build scalable web apps.

If you… more

Have you reapplied to companies you have been rejected from? What tactics have you taken to navigate the dynamics well? I’ve applied to FAANGs and post rejection they mentioned a six month cooling per… more

I just graduated with my bachelor's in computer science at 26. I had a good GPA, but it took me a few extra years to get through the program for various personal reasons. My main concern right now… more

I'm seeing a growing trend toward adopting projects built outside the org rather than building inhouse. There are obvious benefits to leveraging existing tools, I sometimes worry about long-term risks l… more

Are there any volunteer programming roles where it doesn't even have to be paid.