1. The Necessity of Self-Promotion in Software Development
Acknowledges that while relying on networking or smooth talking can feel unfair, failing to sell yourself means people will never discover how good you are.
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0:24 · 31 October 2022
Is What You Know And Who You Know As A Software Dev
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It's what you know and who you know. Like most developers, I despise the idea of selling myself. Getting ahead because of knowing certain people or because you are a smooth talker made me throw up. It felt unfair. And maybe it is. But if you don't know how to sell yourself, people will never find out how good you are. Great coder, hard worker, it doesn't matter unless you can show it. Be your own cheerleader.