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Steven van Dijk

Managing your Career in IT - 1 views

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    "One of the things I like most about working in software development is the fact the for the most part you get to work with fairly intelligent people. I've always wondered why so many smart people manage their career so poorly."
Steven van Dijk

The 4 Most Important Skills for a Software Developer - 0 views

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    "I'm often asked advice on how to be a better programmer. [..] I've been giving this quite a bit of thought lately and I've come up with what I think are the most important and timeless skills that a software developer can attain which will give them the best career opportunities and make them the most effective."
Steven van Dijk

Code Smells - 0 views

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    "the most important guideline is to watch for warning signs in your own code-- so called "code smells". Developing your "code nose" is something that happens early in your programming career, if it's going to happen at all. I combined all the documented code smells I could find into this reference; most of these smells should be familiar to you."
Steven van Dijk

A Developer's Guide to Presentations - 0 views

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    In general, developers do not like to give presentations. In fact, they dread it. This is unfortunate because presentations can be a powerful asset. Most individuals cannot survive a long career without presenting on occasion. Others may have the courage but lack the proper guidance to present effectively. Whatever the circumstance, developing good presentation skills is easier than learning a new technology. The process rarely changes. Learn it once and reap the benefits. 
Steven van Dijk

Your resume vs. your LinkedIn profile - 0 views

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    "LinkedIn has just passed 175 million registered users and is widely recognized to be the most successful business-oriented social media networking site in the world. So why haven't more people - especially IT pros -  figured out how to maximize its features and make it a tool that effectively builds relationships with their peers and attracts appropriate employment options?"
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