A Career in Code: Your Career Path as a Software Developer

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Kevin Bowersox

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01 - Welcome to a Career in Code

01 - Navigating your amazing career in software development.mp4

01:16

02 - Is a software development career for you.mp4

03:37

02 - 1. Beginning the Developer Journey

01 - Opportunities for software developers.mp4

04:24

02 - How to get started Establishing goals.mp4

05:24

03 - How to get started Establishing a plan.mp4

05:38

04 - Learning a programming language.mp4

06:14

05 - Choosing a learning strategy.mp4

05:47

06 - Creating a developer portfolio.mp4

03:46

07 - Gaining experience through internships.mp4

03:04

03 - 2. Landing a Developer Role

01 - Finding opportunities that match your career goals.mp4

04:30

02 - Essential skills for entry level positions.mp4

03:43

03 - Building a resume.mp4

04:15

04 - Applying for positions.mp4

03:58

05 - Interviews What to expect.mp4

03:12

06 - Interviews How to prepare.mp4

05:56

07 - Preparing to start your new job.mp4

02:18

04 - 3. The First Year

01 - Understanding your work environment.mp4

04:19

02 - Understanding your role in a development team.mp4

03:51

03 - Essential skills for early career developers.mp4

05:03

04 - Learning on the job.mp4

03:35

05 - 4. Advancing Your Career

01 - What to expect in a senior developer role.mp4

02:15

02 - Stepping outside your swim lane.mp4

03:29

03 - Essential skills for advancing to the next level.mp4

05:36

04 - Solving larger problems.mp4

02:51

05 - Championing new ideas.mp4

04:37

06 - 5. Leading Technical Teams

01 - Transitioning to a leadership role.mp4

03:20

02 - Techniques for building strong development teams.mp4

05:46

03 - Essential communication skills for technical leaders.mp4

04:22

04 - Delivering results.mp4

04:32

07 - Conclusion

01 - Course wrap-up.mp4

01:08

Description

Do you work in software development, but don’t know quite how to develop your own career? Whether you’re just starting out or looking to advance in the field, it can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to figure out what to focus on and learn at each stage of your career. There are many paths to take, and it’s easy to feel lost along the way. In this course, Kevin Bowersox shares a playbook for new or existing developers to build a strategic path for their career trajectory with effective education and career development activities. He gives you strategies that will help you land that first position and the next steps you can take to transition into more senior roles. Wherever you are on your career path, check out this course to see if Kevin can help you better navigate your journey as a software developer.

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Kevin Bowersox

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Kevin Bowersox is a full-stack Java developer and instructor. Kevin has been building Java applications for over a decade. He earned a bachelor of science degree in information sciences and technology from Penn State University, as well as a master's degree in human resource management and employee relations from the same institution. Currently, he works as a web application developer at NAVSUP Business Systems Center. He boasts expertise in a variety of tools and technologies, including Git, JPA, JavaServer Faces, and Spring.

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