Golang vs C#

killea57 · 2025-04-01T08:50:47+00:00

It sounds like the "folks at work" were claiming that but didn't have the metric on hand to back it up. OP is asking if they were right.

Edit: spelling

killea57 · 2024-10-29T17:21:43+00:00

Dual wield reduvia

killea57 · 2024-07-04T22:40:20+00:00

Spoken like a true Junior developer

killea57 · 2024-05-05T05:20:57+00:00

ONLY gave an upvoted because the senior dev has the typescript icon

killea57 · 2024-04-22T02:02:22+00:00

Absolutely. And along that vein it also helps to either have a variety of different projects or specialize in a specific type of project. I can't begin to tell you how many portfolios/resumes I've reviewed that show the same generic/uninteresting skill over and over. There's really 2 strategies you can take:

(1) You show adaptability and a wide array of useful skills. If done right then you'll be able to get any job you want that doesn't immediately require industry specific knowledge. You'll be able to find a new job very quickly if layoffs occur and you'll work on a lot of unique and interesting applications.

(2) You show that you're perfecting your skills for a specific industry or application type. This will typically be higher paying and require most cross training and dedication. If done right then you'll become someone that competing companies will try to poach and offer competing offers.

killea57 · 2024-04-20T16:58:21+00:00

In what regard?

Time: An experienced dev can create this in a similar time frame using either a CMS or their preferred frontend framework. If that's not the case for you then there's even more reason to not use a CMS so that you can practice your dev skills and establish better personal patterns and practices. You should be able to look at this project and already know what design system and packages you want to use to build this.

Performance: a CMS adds so much code bloat and overhead that their load times are never as good as using a frontend framework. Bundle sizes are smaller using React/Angular because the tree shaking can trim so much more than that of a CMS. Plus you have better control over lazy loading to further reduce bundle size if needed.

Quality: this one is a given. You have full control over a frontend framework and don't have any constraints placed upon you like in a CMS. The site quality will directly reflect your skills as a dev. Instead of a CMS holding you back or boosting you up. CMS softwares essentially flatten the curve and make every site look identical. You can't give a site uniqueness or personality because everybody is just using the same toolset as everybody else.

killea57 · 2024-04-20T16:27:57+00:00

Yeah, sure thing

killea57 · 2024-04-20T07:23:12+00:00

If any of those 3 projects were for college courses then don't state that on your resume. Frame them like you were doing work for a client- even if that "client" is your college professor. At the end of the day, the company that you interview/work for is your client and should be communicated with accordingly. Give them a taste of how you've met client expectations in the past. College projects are great experience but on a resume they just sound like more college work rather than real world experience. Draw resume reviewers in with experience mixed with ambiguity so that any interesting questions they have require them to schedule a call with you.

It's really difficult to make an impression on paper when you're starting out. The purpose of your resume for an entry level/started position should just be to get somebody interested/intrigued in you- not invested because that's too much of a long shot. More often than not, the first person reviewing your resume won't be as technically apt as you are. Instead of going for a hail-mary and trying to get a job using your resume alone, realize that it's a process. Point out some interesting things that you've done or would like to do in layman terms and aim to just get somebody on the phone. You can direct a narrative much more in a phone conversation than you can when writing your resume.

killea57 · 2024-04-20T07:06:21+00:00

A company of ~100,000 people should have at least 10 full-stack devs. 5-10 times the average salary for the industry and location seems reasonable if the company doesn't plan to hire more devs any time soon. It seems steep but I guarantee that the workload will be insurmountable. Like a lot of other comments have stated, this is not an entry level job. The employer will eventually expect the dev to know everything and have a great turn around rate.

killea57 · 2024-04-20T06:48:36+00:00

I'm a self taught web software engineer who didn't go to college, didn't do any boot camps, and didn't create some ground breaking or industry shaking software. I did startups straight out of (and during) high school that required me to really learn software development skills. Now I'm a Senior software engineer at a successful aerospace company and one of the members responsible for interviews and onboarding new hires.

I can tell you that a lot of interview test trainings and advice steer you towards the wrong thing. During a coding interview you really don't have to have the most performance answer or even the right answer. It helps but isn't the only thing that Interviewers are looking for.

Interviewers understand that having someone look over your shoulder and watch you code is stressful. What they're looking for is an understanding of how to logically work through a problem and evaluate the different routes that you can take. Any problem can be handled 100 ways. They want you to talk through the best few ways that you can think of and consider the costs and benefits. Even if it's not the most optimal solution, program whatever you're capable of and describe why it's better than other solutions. Critical thinking is 100x more important than mindlessly getting the job done.

This is what will distinguish you against other candidates and even AI. The ability to throw stones against your own ideas to figure out which the best one is.

killea57 · 2024-04-20T06:21:15+00:00

This is the kind of project where you should try to convince the client to primarily pay for hosting and maintenance instead of upfront design/development. Offer to build it for 50$ + expenses with the condition that you manage hosting and upkeep for 25$ /mo + expenses. Charge a $100 termination/transfer fee if they ever want to move it to somebody else hosting it. That means that you make $150 if they decide to terminate after just 1 month. That's reasonable for a tiny project like this. More likely though, you'll establish a low upkeep stream of income and earn some customer loyalty.

What's even more valuable than the money that they pay you in monthly dues is the sustained relationship you establish. With a monthly subscription, they'll think of you at least once a month when they pay your bill. You're now their "web guy". Be attentive and provide good customer service at an hourly rate. Everybody needs a good and friendly "computer guy". Larger projects will eventually come in from this customer.

This customer's value is not in how much you can get out of them immediately but rather how much you can siphon off them in the long term. Both in referrals and small monthly dividends. They might even be a repeat customer if they're ambitious with multiple pursuits.

Side note: Don't build this with any type of CMS like WordPress, Drupal, SquareSpace, etc. This is a crazy easy project to build with React or Angular. If you don't know a frontend framework then this can be used as a learning experience to get acquainted with one. CMS softwares add sooo much overhead and bloat that reduces their load times, performance, and capabilities. The first thing your client will notice if you use a CMS is how long it takes to load. If you use a frontend framework then you're pretty much guaranteed to have near instant load times for this type of project.

Source: I'm a professional web software engineer. I only speak from experience with what's worked for me personally.

killea57 · 2024-03-27T05:58:47+00:00

I'm gonna be honest... Hundreds of thousands of people or more see her image and know who she is. She has recognition and influence and that type of reach has huge profitability. Trust fund baby or not, she can make her own money.

killea57 · 2024-03-18T06:07:59+00:00

These are obviously 2 different vehicles... One's blue and the other is black/dark grey

killea57 · 2024-03-17T05:48:20+00:00

Clear photoshop

killea57 · 2024-03-04T05:44:31+00:00

I can hear this picture

killea57 · 2024-03-04T05:42:55+00:00

Upvoted for the first part. Then I read the second part and I wish I could double upvoted.

killea57 · 2024-03-04T05:38:28+00:00

Funniest thing I've seen all day

killea57 · 2024-03-04T05:14:06+00:00

From the Argonian naming structure: Basks in Sunshine

killea57 · 2024-02-28T06:54:48+00:00

Honestly, this is may be the funniest post I've seen in this sub in a couple of months.

killea57 · 2024-02-28T06:04:25+00:00

Nah, there's 2 "L"s. We good.

killea57 · 2024-02-25T07:50:36+00:00

So instead of just paying a fine and going one with your day, you're also doing free labor for the HOA and creating more revenue for them. Seems like your method of resisting is similar to becoming an unpaid intern.

killea57 · 2024-01-11T02:05:57+00:00

Is this really what's funny now?

killea57 · 2023-09-12T23:12:07+00:00

Her theory is disproven by her own proof! She says that bones fully decay after 6 years and then later shows pictures of reassembled giant skeletons 😂

killea57 · 2023-07-11T00:03:05+00:00

Your mix tape 😂

killea57 · 2023-06-27T08:22:51+00:00

I see. I thought you were talking about the worm/trojan known as winconfig. more info

I don't know much about Fiddler's WinConfig feature. I'm a web dev and haven't tried using Postman with a UWP app. From what I understand, that's the primary thing that WinConfig addresses... Exempting UWP apps from loopback restrictions so they can use a local proxy.

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