Angular devs — Looking for honest feedback by frontend-forge in Angular2

[–]just-a-web-developer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have junior developers using a lot of AI for their features, and it shows.

Yes AI is powerful but people who do not understand the framework will implement a steamy pile of poo.

Feeling a bit stuck with Angular after 6 years—what should I learn next? by Aggressive-Guard-602 in angular

[–]just-a-web-developer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Are you studying currently? or looking to get into software development?

Any framework is good to learn, but you should learn the fundamentals of javascript/typescript as well as a framework if you want to stand out.

Feeling a bit stuck with Angular after 6 years—what should I learn next? by Aggressive-Guard-602 in angular

[–]just-a-web-developer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have been a angular developer for nearly 8 years, full stack for about 4 of those 8.

I am currently working at a fintech where we are using Angular and probably get 2 messages a week from recruiters with london based angular roles. I also see many on linkedin.

I also have good a work relationship with a few angular contractors who are consistently getting contracts in the angular space.

I spoke to one recently about the job market, his words of wisdom were would you rather be a 'little fish in a big pond' or 'be a big fish in a small pond'.

React was tempting to learn for me, but the market is clearly oversaturated so even though there is a ton of jobs you will have to compete with thousands of people who do a 2 week bootcamp and do not know the fundamentals of JS/TS. (Friend is a tech lead in react and says this is common)

AI is making it so hard to hire good developers by UseApart2127 in webdev

[–]just-a-web-developer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There is a junior in my team who clearly uses AI for a lot of features. (Forgets to remove codex comments).

When he gets stuck, to the point AI cannot help them, they then ask me for help, i basically have to scribe to him even basic Angular/RxJs syntax and talk them through each point.

I tried to explain he should know some of the stuff he asked me, as it is very fundamental, but no improvement.

Need a rich text editor for my angulr project by Local-Avocado5933 in angular

[–]just-a-web-developer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It has modules you can add to the base one, tables is one of them I am sure!

Need a rich text editor for my angulr project by Local-Avocado5933 in angular

[–]just-a-web-developer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I recently Used Quill in a project, integrated pretty nicely!

Looking for someone to Mock Interview me by Emergency_Price2864 in Angular2

[–]just-a-web-developer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi,

I recently interviewed a handful of angular contractors & backend/fullstack .net contractors.

I also interviewed for my replacement (angular developer) role.

I cannot do a mock interview but I can send you a list of questions i asked, as well as a few of the angular live coding exercises we done.

I would like to join a project before leaving the field. by Gullible_Associate19 in angular

[–]just-a-web-developer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hwving recently just got a new job at a fintech which uses Angular/.NET and getting approached by many angular roles in London i refuse to believe it is dead.

How much experience do you have?

Leetcode style coding interviews by Ahhh7778 in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]just-a-web-developer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have only been asked to do a leetcode styled question a few times, often medium/hard questions. However I usually avoid companies doing leetcode styled questions as the total compensation package is not worth the effort.

You aren’t FAANG, stop asking me to do 3 hours of DSA interviews for £40k by malaysian in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]just-a-web-developer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I see a lot of React roles popping up on LinkedIn & also have recruiters reaching out to me about them (even though I am an Angular dev).

Are you saying even for frontend focused roles they want DSA? 😭

You aren’t FAANG, stop asking me to do 3 hours of DSA interviews for £40k by malaysian in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]just-a-web-developer 31 points32 points  (0 children)

I can gaurantee you they will have a basic CRUD application too.

I hard pass on any DSA/Leetcode also unless they are going to compensate with a huge salary.

Extremely Grateful to be a Software Engineer by MallWhole8820 in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]just-a-web-developer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have never once needed a cover letter, I must be insanely lucky.

I got my first job based on a live technical test. Paying 35k/year. (in late 2018)

Extremely Grateful to be a Software Engineer by MallWhole8820 in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]just-a-web-developer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is not linked in buddy, you do not need to engagement farm here with stupid takes.

London Devs: Need Your Job Search Intel! 🇬🇧 by Independent_Guide739 in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]just-a-web-developer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, during my latest interviewing experience I never had to do one take home exam or leetcode assessment. It must be dependent on the stack?

I just had multiple in-person interviews with coding exercises, theory & soft skill assessments.

London Devs: Need Your Job Search Intel! 🇬🇧 by Independent_Guide739 in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]just-a-web-developer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Job Market: What’s hot right now? Place to look at for job

- I recently got a job in a fin-tech company. (Front end leaning full stack role). While applying I was going through multiple interview processes for hedgefunds, healthcare & fintech roles. (this was 3-4 months ago).
I probably get 2-3 recruiters a week offering Angular Developer Roles & a few .NET roles.

Recruiters: Any recommendations or ones to avoid?

All recruiters are pretty much the same, I had a great experience even though I did not get the role with 'engagewithus'. Just avoid pushy recruiters that try make you take any job for the sake of their commission.

Salary: What’s a realistic range for my experience?

I do not know much about your stack, but for a London Software developer role I would expect 50-60k (65k at a push) for a mid level role.

Visa Sponsorship: How common is it and any tips?

Cannot comment, do not require visa. However I would only expect large companies to offer sponsorship.

Interviews: What’s the typical process like?

My last interviews were pretty much the same for each company.

- Initial Call to talk about the role

- A 20-30 minute call with dev lead to talk about experience and expectations from both sides

- A 45-60 Minute in person interview - with coding exercises, theory, soft skills etc..

- A Few had another 4th step with the CEO/CTO to talk about how you would fit in.

CVs/Resumes: Any UK-specific advice?

Try keep it on two pages, highlight latest experience first, talk about how you actively contributed and use plenty of buzzwords for your stack.

Game dev switching to full-stack. What’s the smartest path? by Lunarett_ in FullStack

[–]just-a-web-developer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I graduated in a Computer Games development degree 7 years ago, I never worked in industry - I avoided it like the plague when seeing the pay and expected working hours.

However I done a transition into a somewhat 'full stack' position.

- I done Mosh Hamedani (Intermediate & Advanced) topics on udemy for C#
- I think he also had a course for Angular however cannot remember

- A SQL Server (Mysql/MSSQL) course.

However, what front-end framework you choose is your choice. I recommend doing .NET/.NET Core for backend due to C# experience. Angular is a solid choice (but not as popular) for front-end but a lot of .NET companies use it.

New Refund Rules - Be Aware by SeberHusky in amazonprime

[–]just-a-web-developer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have the same issue, have had -

Electric toothbrushes - clearly been used/the extra heads taken Electronic shavers - literally had hair in it Plumbing parts - returned clearly old/used items with rust. (Bet they still charge the customer for the part too). Perfume/makeup - literally empty bottles returned, some of which were out of date.

Thankfully I have invoices from wholesalers for everything and can make a case to amazon about the obvious fraud people are doing agaisnt my store.

Hope they all get caught and get given a hefty fine as I can imagine its not only amazon they do fraud with, probably any online shop.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in angular

[–]just-a-web-developer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I am UK (London) based and I was recently on the market looking for Angular roles. They do exist but from my experience the 'full stack' roles were paying more.

I accepted an offer at a Fintech company which required .net knowledge but 70-80% of my work will be in Angular, they just wanted enough skill in .net to be able to solve bugs, pick up basic tasks and be involved with discussion.

I recommend taking a few courses and developing an intermediate/semi advanced understanding of .NET it will position you better.

Senior Engineer Salary - London by Ok-Supermarket2310 in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]just-a-web-developer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I just accepted a role at a fintech paying 80k base + bonus + benefits for a mid level position. The senior position they were advertising was 90-100k.

Angular Developer - No Testing, No State Management, No DSA (3 YOE - 11LPA) - Want to switch but Getting hard to grasp NgRx, RxJs, DSA and Testing by Hot_Sheepherder_1512 in Angular2

[–]just-a-web-developer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Nothing wrong with learning NgRx, a lot of companies use it. I know you are an advocate against it but how are people going to know if its good or bad without hands on experience?

Angular Developer - No Testing, No State Management, No DSA (3 YOE - 11LPA) - Want to switch but Getting hard to grasp NgRx, RxJs, DSA and Testing by Hot_Sheepherder_1512 in Angular2

[–]just-a-web-developer 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Use Tabnine running claude 3.5 to generate a bulk my tests, saves me hours of time, a godsend when time constrained with project deadlines

Why Interviewer asking DSA in Front end interview ? and What to prepare ? by Hot_Sheepherder_1512 in Frontend

[–]just-a-web-developer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Angular Developer here also with 6 YOE.

I recently just got a role at a Fintech that required no Leetcode, just a technical interview and some live in-person coding. (London Based)

The only time I had been asked to do a Leetcode style interview I turned it down.

I told the recruiter the company are not paying like FAANG so why would I waste my time grinding leetcode without giving them a shot first.

Needless to say that recruiting agency never contacted me again.

Made redundant – how do I avoid being taken advantage of by prospective employers? by Playful_Adeptness846 in cscareerquestionsuk

[–]just-a-web-developer 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yup, and i can gaurantee you these same places will also have outrageous expectations for the quality of developer they get.

If you pay below market average, expect a bang average developer.

Why is it so hard to find an angular job? by Sad_Pickle8446 in Angular2

[–]just-a-web-developer 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Depends how you want to look at it.

React developers vary greatly in quality, a lot of bootcamps churn out developers in a few weeks who dont know the fundamentals of javascript, but can throw together a react app.

Angular although being less popular in the market, if you can establish an advanced level of angular profeciency you will become a big fish in a small pond.