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Is Critical Thinking the Most Important Skill for Software Engineers?

The Pragmatic Engineer

When I think back on the software engineers I looked up to, they all shared this trait where they never took anything at face value. Improving your critical thinking muscle The software engineers I looked up to, who always challenged when they did not understand something: they were all, without exception, critical thinkers.

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An educational side project

The Pragmatic Engineer

I’d like to share a story about an educational side project which could prove fruitful for a software engineer who’s seeking a new job. Juraj Majerik is an Amsterdam-based software engineer who decided to improve his applied knowledge of containerization, multiprocessing and observability.

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What is a Senior Software Engineer at Wise and Amazon?

The Pragmatic Engineer

In every issue, I cover topics related to Big Tech and startups through the lens of engineering managers and senior engineers. The past month, we’ve done deepdives in the newsletter on what a senior software engineer is at Big Tech , and at scaleups. Discover and mitigate unknown risks which block projects.

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Asked to do something illegal at work? Here’s what these software engineers did

The Pragmatic Engineer

The below topic was sent out to full subscribers of The Pragmatic Engineer , three weeks ago, in The Pulse #66. I have received several messages from people asking if they can pay to “unlock” this information for others, given how vital it is for software engineers.

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New Study: 2018 State of Embedded Analytics Report

Why do some embedded analytics projects succeed while others fail? We surveyed 500+ application teams embedding analytics to find out which analytics features actually move the needle. Read the 6th annual State of Embedded Analytics Report to discover new best practices. Brought to you by Logi Analytics.

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dbt multi-project collaboration

Christophe Blefari

cross-project dependencies ( credits ) Over the last few years, dbt has become a de facto standard enabling companies to collaborate easily on data transformations. With dbt, you can apply software engineering practices to SQL development. Initially cross-project references was a feature aimed to be released in dbt Core (cf.

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Top 15 Software Engineer Projects 2023 [Source Code]

Knowledge Hut

In today's fast-paced technological environment, software engineers are continually seeking innovative projects to hone their skills and stay ahead of industry trends. Engaging in software engineering projects not only helps sharpen your programming abilities but also enhances your professional portfolio.