Important Advice For Coders
We offer coders some top tips that can help them develop their career in software development.
Important Advice For Coders.
Happy day five of National Coding Week! The end is near but we’ve had so much fun chatting about the different expertise and skills gaps in the coding world.
Today we’ll be talking to Dan Jordan — one of our frontend developers at Mindera UK — a rapidly expanding software company situated in Leicester city centre. Who better to get advice from?
How did you get started as an engineer/developer?
“My first introduction to web development was as a 10-year-old using MS FrontPage to build a website that listed cheat codes for computer games. This experience must’ve been terrible because I didn’t touch coding again until I was 18.
“Whilst at University I did some extra modules in web design and Java. Along with constantly writing CSS to change my MySpace page < 3 they helped me realise I wanted to work with software and the web.”
What technology/tools do you use to fulfil your potential in your role?
“The technology and tools I use are my MacBook, VSCode, and the Herman Miller chair that Mindera provides all employees.”
What programming languages/frameworks can you work with? Can you describe your experience with them?
“I mainly work with JavaScript, both on the frontend and the backend. I’ve been working with JavaScript for most of my career. I love JavaScript for its simplicity but also for how powerful it has become with the release of TypeScript.”
What skills are required to be a successful coder?
“I think empathy is one of the most important skills for a programmer. Every day we are building software for other people, so understanding their needs is incredibly important.”
What advice would you give to people who are interested in a career at Mindera?
“Apply! We love meeting new people and learning about their experiences. If you attend local meet-ups, you may meet some of us and we’re always open to talk about Mindera.”
How do you achieve a work-life balance at Mindera?
“By design — Mindera gives you a work-life balance. Self-organisation allows us to set our own workload and we are responsible for getting that done.”
Interested in working at Mindera?
We have various vacancies available at Mindera UK. Check out our website to learn more.
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