Hey friends! Some time ago, I wrote a blog post on the golden path to programming. In case you’re in doubt whether or not you have the talent to become a software developer, go and read that one.Today I want to focus on a special perspective to that topic: Given you are already a professional […]
Category Archives: On career
On universities in software engineering – 10 years behind, getting worse
Hi friends! In a recent talk Robert C. “Uncle Bob” Martin mentioned as a side note, that in the field of software engineering college education is limping 10 years behind the industry. Having studied at three different German and one Irish university, this observation matches exactly my experience. To be clear, I acknowledge that there […]
On the three stages to become a software developer
Hey, friends! In the last years, from time to time you could watch discussions on the question “should everybody learn programming” or “can everybody learn programming”. There are valid arguments on both sides, but I think the main problem on this issue is the lack of a definition what ‘programming’ means in that context. Or […]
On moving to the USA
Hi, friends! To clarify one thing first: I’m more than happy at my current job! The Volkswagen Digital:Lab is an amazing place for passionate software developers, who want to build and own great products. Lean and agile like a start up, but with the resources and relevance of europes numbe one car manufacturer – nothing […]
On engineering management
When I resigned from my developer job at a company once, some middle managers suggested a 2-on-1 meeting with me to see if they could convince me to stay. They asked me for my mid term career plans, and I replied: “I want to be a world class software developer, working five times faster than […]
On increasing your foodprint
Hi, friends! There is one more reason to start blogging, in addition to documenting your thoughts for yourself, producing helpful content for your fellow readers and enjoying the attention: No matter if you just starting your career or you’re already senior level – sooner or later you want to apply for the next job. Of […]