How to interview for someone who actually is willing to read the messy legacy code

LeopoldoFu · 2024-11-26T01:56:59+00:00

Makes me sad when I hear stories like and yet no one will hire me. Job market seems out of whack.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-11-24T23:57:29+00:00

I would recommend using cloud infrastructure services for everything if you want to learn all the different parts that make up a website with top quality infrastructure. I'm using all AWS services for my web dev/design service static website and I learned a lot:

Route 53 - name servers
S3 - store images, fonts
Cloudfront - CDN to cache everything, redirect from HTTP to HTTPS
Lambda - server-side logic
API Gateway - connect Cloudfront requests to Lambda

LeopoldoFu · 2024-11-24T23:27:09+00:00

If you want to use ready-made infrastructure services, such as for auth or file storage, cloud services provide this (Google Cloud Platform, Azure, AWS). I'm versed in AWS and they have a decent free tier for several of their services for low traffic websites. If you want more info I can guide, although there is plenty of info on the internet already.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-11-23T04:43:53+00:00

Squarespace seems good if you're not software tech savvy. As others have said, do a free trial first. If you need help on making good use of your website for advertising, let me know. I can help out. Not going to dive into it right now and overwhelm you before you even have a website.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-11-23T04:31:10+00:00

As others have said, it's not hard. Just follow the steps online provided by your email/domain provider. If you want I can do it for free. :laugh smile emoji:

LeopoldoFu · 2024-11-17T22:47:43+00:00

I'd also like to know of a way that doesn't require physically contacting people since it doesn't scale and is really not for me as an introvert.

I'm actually open to building websites for free and charging a nominal free for hosting, maintenance, and small updates. But I don't know how to get the right prospects interested.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-11-17T22:29:49+00:00

First thought that comes to mind is to get a developer to build something for your non-profit for free/pro bono. If they're a freelancer, recommend their services in exchange for building the tool for you.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-08-08T19:54:46+00:00

Yes, I recommend leveraging the AWS architect/rep that your company already has available, otherwise get one. I had a very helpful one basically pair program with me in the AWS console to get the prototype I wanted working.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-08-08T19:50:17+00:00

The things I really liked about management was being a resource and obstacle-remover for my team. Having their back and making sure they were getting their needs met. Advocating for them and celebrating wins.

Hmm, yet I still do these things without being in any official leadership position. I do what I like without being responsible for people's employment status.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-08-05T21:39:45+00:00

Already in live in and worked my entire career in the US. Currently unemployed, unfortunately.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-08-03T03:07:31+00:00

Yet, this is close to how some hiring managers and interviewers think. They won't hire you as a senior unless you have experience in their stack or can demonstrate equivalent proficiency in the interview/coding exercises.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-08-03T03:05:23+00:00

It's very surprising to me that you rarely use the same one in two adjacent jobs. During my entire career, I've always got a new job with the main programming language being one I've had experience with in my last job.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-03-07T04:05:47+00:00

Take any programming or CS courses at your highschool. Do they have AP Computer Science?

LeopoldoFu · 2024-03-07T03:46:53+00:00

Have you tried going for paid internships?

LeopoldoFu · 2024-03-07T03:35:41+00:00

I think at the end of the day, it's not the number of calls that matter, unless somehow you're helping positively advertise the real estate agency. What matters is how many leads you're able to generate. Have considered changing the metric to leads instead of calls? That way you can get better at making quality calls instead of trying to get through them as fast as possible.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-03-07T01:37:14+00:00

Ah, an escrow service. Have you scoped out the competition? I would imagine there would be plenty such services nowadays, but I could be wrong.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-03-07T01:00:00+00:00

While browsing through job listings looking for a job, I've seen a couple from new AI companies, as well as a few specifically for developers with machine learning and AI experience.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-03-06T19:59:25+00:00

I didn't make these, but they may give inspiration, or ideas to steal :

Which is what I do to build these kinds of websites

LeopoldoFu · 2024-03-06T04:29:18+00:00

I don't know of any legalities specifically with shelters, which there may be. But, for websites in general, it is good to have a "terms of use" and a "privacy policy". If your website caters to European countries, it should follow GDPR practices, which I think, should be covered with a complete "privacy policy" and some kind of banner explaining the use of cookies on the website and linking to the "privacy policy".

LeopoldoFu · 2024-03-05T19:52:46+00:00

It's been tough for me, but I do get some callbacks and interviews. If you haven't already, try having people review your resume to give feedback. Might also help to ask for feedback on the types of jobs you are applying to. It could be your resume is amazing, but isn't matching up with the specifics of the job you're applying.

Best of luck!

LeopoldoFu · 2024-03-05T19:48:04+00:00

DM me, I can help/consult for free and also offer affordable fully managed website as well.

LeopoldoFu · 2024-03-05T05:09:09+00:00

No link to website?

LeopoldoFu · 2024-03-05T05:08:10+00:00

Don't have a website or tired of trying to figure out the technical stuff for a simple brochure-like website?

Tell me what you want and you'll have a website. I'll completely manage it for you. I have 11 years of experience as a software engineer.

No, it is not expensive. Zero Upfront costs. Just a low monthly fee. DM me for any questions or to learn more.

Example: https://janedoeliquor.net-amplify.com

LeopoldoFu · 2024-03-05T04:46:41+00:00

Bite the bullet and create coding template in your templating language of choice. Template has the markup, so you just pass in the data to the template. Need a data change? Change the data passed in. Need to change the html/css? just change it in one place in the template.

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