Jr devsurvivalguide
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The document provides advice for junior developers on important technical skills and interpersonal skills to learn. It recommends learning version control systems like Git and getting familiar with common data structures, algorithms, and computer science fundamentals. The document emphasizes the importance of strong communication skills for writing clear code. It also encourages developers to get involved in local coding communities and open source projects to expand their networks and portfolios.
Jr devsurvivalguide
- 1. DON’T FORGET TO START RECORDING!
- 2. THE JR. DEVELOPER SURVIVAL GUIDE - OR - SHIT I WISH PEOPLE HAD TOLD ME A LIST OF ADVICE, ANECDOTES, AND OTHER A-WORDS THAT WILL LEAD YOU FROM BEING A USELESS LUMP TO ACTUALLY BEING PRODUCTIVE (OR AT LEAST NOT BE IN THE WAY)
- 4. Introductions I’m James I make software
- 5. Introductions I’m James I make software I got in to software later than most, in my early 30s
- 6. Introductions I’m James I make software I got in to software later than most, in my early 30s I know some stuff, and anyway, my talk got accepted not yours so shut up and listen to me for 50 minutes.
- 7. Introductions 2: The Desolation of Smaug I work for CW Professional Services
- 8. Introductions 2: The Desolation of Smaug I work for CW Professional Services I work at OnStar Corp. on the connected car platform
- 9. Introductions 2: The Desolation of Smaug I work for CW Professional Services I work at OnStar Corp. on the connected car platform Get in touch! @kroysemaj jamesoleanyork@gmail.com
- 10. Introductions 3: Revenge Software development is a 2nd career for me
- 11. Introductions 3: Revenge Software development is a 2nd career for me I started out as a professional musician
- 12. Introductions 3: Revenge Software development is a 2nd career for me I started out as a professional musician I got into software when I decided I liked to do things like pay bills and eat food
- 13. Introductions 3: Revenge Software development is a 2nd career for me I started out as a professional musician I got into software when I decided I liked to do things like pay bills and eat food Having software be my 2nd career gives me a different perspective from someone who’s only ever done this job, hence the potential value of that perspective
- 14. Mission Statement My goal with this talk is to:
- 15. Mission Statement My goal with this talk is to: Provide a mix of technical and interpersonal advice I wish I’d had when I started in the software field
- 16. Mission Statement My goal with this talk is to: Provide a mix of technical and interpersonal advice I wish I’d had when I started in the software field
- 17. Mission Statement My goal with this talk is to: Provide a mix of technical and interpersonal advice I wish I’d had when I started in the software field Deliver some hard-hitting TruFax™ about the unjust universe we all live in
- 18. Mission Statement My goal with this talk is to: Provide a mix of technical and interpersonal advice I wish I’d had when I started in the software field Deliver some hard-hitting TruFax™ about the unjust universe we all live in Give a short list of tasks to undertake as you enter a job search or first job as a developer to make you more attractive to a prospective employer or more valuable to a team you’re already on
- 19. Trigger Warning There are some feels ahead
- 20. TECHNOLOGY SPECIFIC TOOLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS TO KNOW AND PRACTICE
- 21. Technical shizzle wizzle Here follows a list of technical stuff you should know before trying to find a job
- 22. Technical shizzle wizzle Here follows a list of technical stuff you should know before trying to find a job If you already have a job and don’t know this stuff, then you should learn them
- 23. Technical shizzle wizzle Here follows a list of technical stuff you should know before trying to find a job If you already have a job and don’t know this stuff, then you should learn them It is by no means a comprehensive list
- 24. VERSION CONTROL
- 25. Version Control via Wikipedia Version Control is the management of changes to documents, computer programs, large web sites, and other collections of information.
- 26. Version Control via Wikipedia Version Control is the management of changes to documents, computer programs, large web sites, and other collections of information. Changes are usually … blah blah blah blah
- 27. Version Control via Wikipedia Version Control is the management of changes to documents, computer programs, large web sites, and other collections of information. Changes are usually … blah blah blah blah Here’s the bottom line: When two developers are working on the same project, version control is what keeps them from killing each other
- 28. Version Control via Wikipedia Version Control is the management of changes to documents, computer programs, large web sites, and other collections of information. Changes are usually … blah blah blah blah Here’s the bottom line: When two developers are working on the same project, version control is what keeps them from killing each other Version Control Systems (VCS) are an incredibly important aspect of working on a team, yet it rarely receives much — if any exposure — in many academic settings.
- 29. Version Control II: The Search for Curly’s Gold There are lots of VCS out there but they all fall into two main types: Centralized and Distributed
- 30. Version Control II: The Search for Curly’s Gold There are lots of VCS out there but they all fall into two main types: Centralized and Distributed Centralized - All the revision control happens on a central server that is the single master copy of the software
- 31. Version Control II: The Search for Curly’s Gold There are lots of VCS out there but they all fall into two main types: Centralized and Distributed Centralized - All the revision control happens on a central server that is the single master copy of the software Distributed - Distributed revision control conducts synchronization by exchanging patches (change-sets) from peer to peer
- 32. Git ‘er done So which one should you learn?
- 33. Git ‘er done So which one should you learn? Like a lot of aspects of computer science, conceptual learning is more important than specific tool mastery
- 34. Git ‘er done So which one should you learn? Like a lot of aspects of computer science, conceptual learning is more important than specific tool mastery That said, learn Git.
- 35. Y U NO LERN GIT? Git has fast become a major standard in distributed VCS and is now an expected part of the modern software developer’s toolkit
- 36. Y U NO LERN GIT? Git has fast become a major standard in distributed VCS and is now an expected part of the modern software developer’s toolkit Git is crazy fast, all but fail-proof, and cheap as FREE!
- 37. Y U NO LERN GIT? Git has fast become a major standard in distributed VCS and is now an expected part of the modern software developer’s toolkit Git is crazy fast, all but fail-proof, and cheap as FREE! The one downside is there’s a non-trivial* learning curve to Git
- 38. Y U NO LERN GIT? Git has fast become a major standard in distributed VCS and is now an expected part of the modern software developer’s toolkit Git is crazy fast, all but fail-proof, and cheap as FREE! The one downside is there’s a non-trivial* learning curve to Git I took about four good tries before I finally understood Git
- 39. Gitting Git There are tons of tutorials online out there to get your started
- 40. Gitting Git There are tons of tutorials online out there to get your started My favorite is gitimmersion.com
- 41. Gitting Git There are tons of tutorials online out there to get your started My favorite is gitimmersion.com It’s a series of 50+ short labs that have you working with repos and doing all the stuff you'd need to do on a team
- 42. Gitting Git There are tons of tutorials online out there to get your started My favorite is gitimmersion.com It’s a series of 50+ short labs that have you working with repos and doing all the stuff you'd need to do on a team
- 43. Git(Hub) ‘er done In addition to learning to use Git, you should have an account on github.com
- 44. Git(Hub) ‘er done In addition to learning to use Git, you should have an account on github.com In case you’re not familiar with it, GitHub is a web- based hosting service for software projects that use Git for its version control
- 45. Git(Hub) ‘er done In addition to learning to use Git, you should have an account on github.com In case you’re not familiar with it, GitHub is a web- based hosting service for software projects that use Git for its version control GitHub has become the gold standard for open- source software projects
- 46. Git(Hub) ‘er done In addition to learning to use Git, you should have an account on github.com In case you’re not familiar with it, GitHub is a web- based hosting service for software projects that use Git for its version control GitHub has become the gold standard for open- source software projects It is also a great way to make examples of your code available to potential employers
- 47. JAVASCRIPT
- 48. Pretty Much just JavaScript It has gotten to the point where JavaScript is unavoidable
- 49. Pretty Much just JavaScript It has gotten to the point where JavaScript is unavoidable Even if you don’t want to do program in it full time you should be conversant with it and its quirks
- 50. Pretty Much just JavaScript It has gotten to the point where JavaScript is unavoidable Even if you don’t want to do program in it full time you should be conversant with it and its quirks If you ever plan to program for the web, this is not optional
- 51. DATA STORAGE
- 52. Data Storage Databases are fairly common topic in many academic settings so this is likely something you have some familiarity with
- 53. Data Storage Databases are fairly common topic in many academic settings so this is likely something you have some familiarity with That said, there are a bunch of different kinds of DBs out there that you should be aware of
- 54. Different Types of DBs Relational - MySQL, PostGres (most common)
- 55. Different Types of DBs Relational - MySQL, PostGres (most common) GraphDBs - Not as common but worth at least reading up on
- 56. Different Types of DBs Relational - MySQL, PostGres (most common) GraphDBs - Not as common but worth at least reading up on NoSQL - These have gained a lot of popularity in recent years and are worth knowing. Notable examples are CouchDB and MongoDB
- 58. No, that is not a joke Programming is less about computers and more about language
- 59. No, that is not a joke Programming is less about computers and more about language If you suck at communicating, you will write uncommunicative code and the people that come after you will want throat-punch you
- 60. No, that is not a joke Programming is less about computers and more about language If you suck at communicating, you will write uncommunicative code and the people that come after you will want throat-punch you Don’t get throat punched. Learn to write. Learn to speak. Learn to edit
- 61. No, that is not a joke Programming is less about computers and more about language If you suck at communicating, you will write uncommunicative code and the people that come after you will want throat-punch you Don’t get throat punched. Learn to write. Learn to speak. Learn to edit (!!!)
- 62. That is a joke Programming is less about computers and more about language If you suck at communicating, you will write uncommunicative code and the people that come after you will want throat-punch you Don’t get throat punched. Learn to write. Learn to speak. Learn to edit (!!!)*******
- 63. That is a joke Programming is less about computers and more about language If you suck at communicating, you will write uncommunicative code and the people that come after you will want throat-punch you Don’t get throat punched. Learn to write. Learn to speak. Learn to edit (!!!)*******$$$$$
- 64. That was a joke Programming is less about computers and more about language If you suck at communicating, you will write uncommunicative code and the people that come after you will want throat-punch you Don’t get throat punched. Learn to write. Learn to speak. Learn to edit (!!!)*******$$$$$WTFBBQ!!!1
- 65. CS FUNDAMENTALS
- 66. More like FUN-damentals For instance, you should know what arrays, stacks, queues, binary trees, linked lists, bitmaps, and Bloom filters all are
- 67. More like FUN-damentals For instance, you should know what arrays, stacks, queues, binary trees, linked lists, bitmaps, and Bloom filters all are Confession time: I don’t even know what all that stuff is
- 68. More like FUN-damentals For instance, you should know what arrays, stacks, queues, binary trees, linked lists, bitmaps, and Bloom filters all are Confession time: I don’t even know what all that stuff is But I’m learning and so should you
- 69. Fundamentals 2: Pig in the City This may seem like a weird one if you have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering
- 70. Fundamentals 2: Pig in the City This may seem like a weird one if you have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering But here is a secret
- 71. Fundamentals 2: Pig in the City This may seem like a weird one if you have a degree in Computer Science or Engineering But here is a secret Not everyone* in this field has a degree in Computer Science or Engineering * - Where ‘Not Everyone’ equals a lot of people
- 72. Fundamentals 3: The Last Stand But ignorance is no excuse, so even if you don’t have a CS degree, you still need to know this stuff. It’s all still really important
- 73. Fundamentals 3: The Last Stand But ignorance is no excuse, so even if you don’t have a CS degree, you still need to know this stuff. It’s all still really important I’ve personally blown some otherwise awesome interviews because of these exact holes in my knowledge base
- 74. Fundamentals 3: The Last Stand But ignorance is no excuse, so even if you don’t have a CS degree, you still need to know this stuff. It’s all still really important I’ve personally blown some otherwise awesome interviews because of these exact holes in my knowledge base Don’t be like me; learn this stuff. Don’t blow awesome interviews.
- 75. Fundamentals IV: The Quest for Peace So where should you start?
- 76. Fundamentals IV: The Quest for Peace So where should you start? Data Structures: Arrays, Stacks, Queues, Binary Trees, Linked Lists, Bitmaps, and Bloom filters
- 77. Fundamentals IV: The Quest for Peace So where should you start? Data Structures: Arrays, Stacks, Queues, Binary Trees, Linked Lists, Bitmaps, and Bloom filters Algorithms and the application thereof: More importantly, knowing about the constant, linear, quadratic, logarithmic, ‘Big O’ implications of these operations. Same for space
- 78. Fundamentals IV: The Quest for Peace So where should you start? Data Structures: Arrays, Stacks, Queues, Binary Trees, Linked Lists, Bitmaps, and Bloom filters Algorithms and the application thereof: More importantly, knowing about the constant, linear, quadratic, logarithmic, ‘Big O’ implications of these operations. Same for space Robert LaFore’s, Data Structures & Algorithms in Java is a very good place to start
- 79. Technology Wrap Up Learn Git
- 80. Technology Wrap Up Learn Git Get a GitHub profile
- 81. Technology Wrap Up Learn Git Get a GitHub profile Learn JavaScript, even if you don’t want to
- 82. Technology Wrap Up Learn Git Get a GitHub profile Learn JavaScript, even if you don’t want to Hone your written communication skills
- 83. Technology Wrap Up Learn Git Get a GitHub profile Learn JavaScript, even if you don’t want to Hone your written communication skills Get your CS Fundamentals down solid
- 84. MEATSPACE INTERPERSONAL SKILLS, TRUFAX™, AND THINGS TO DO THAT WILL GENERALLY MAKE YOUR LIFE EASIER
- 85. GET INVOLVED
- 86. Here begins the TruFax™ Even if you’re getting a 4-year degree from a respected university. They won’t teach you everything you need to know.
- 87. Here begins the TruFax™ Even if you’re getting a 4-year degree from a respected university. They won’t teach you everything you need to know. One great way to fill in the cracks in your knowledge is to get involved in the local developer community.
- 88. Why Get Involved Brain Knowledge — Colleges can’t teach you everything and their instruction will likely be dated, technology moves crazy fast
- 89. Why Get Involved Brain Knowledge — Colleges can’t teach you everything and their instruction will likely be dated, technology moves crazy fast Contacts — You get to meet/learn-from some of the smartest folks in your area
- 90. Why Get Involved 2: Electric Boogaloo Job Opportunities — Lots of developer events are sponsored by businesses who are hiring
- 91. Why Get Involved 2: Electric Boogaloo Job Opportunities — Lots of developer events are sponsored by businesses who are hiring
- 92. Ways to Get Involved Join a User Group — Groups of enthusiasts around a certain technology. Usually feature short talks on specific subjects.
- 93. Ways to Get Involved Join a User Group — Groups of enthusiasts around a certain technology. Usually feature short talks on specific subjects. Go to a Code Retreat — A developer practice event where developers get together to practice development.
- 94. Ways to Get Involved Join a User Group — Groups of enthusiasts around a certain technology. Usually feature short talks on specific subjects. Go to a Code Retreat — A developer practice event where developers get together to practice development. Attend a local developer conference — You’re doing an excellent job with this one
- 95. Ways to Get Involved Join a User Group — Groups of enthusiasts around a certain technology. Usually feature short talks on specific subjects. Go to a Code Retreat — A developer practice event where developers get together to practice development. Attend a local developer conference — You’re doing an excellent job with this one I have lots of others, just ask. Which leads me to…
- 96. LEARN TO ASK FOR HELP
- 97. More TruFax™ You don’t know everything
- 98. More TruFax™ You don’t know everything I don’t know everything
- 99. More TruFax™ You don’t know everything I don’t know everything Nobody knows everything
- 100. More TruFax™ You don’t know everything I don’t know everything Nobody knows everything When you don’t know something it’s okay to ask for help
- 101. You know nuffin' Jon Snuh It can be intimidating but it’s totally cool
- 102. You know nuffin' Jon Snuh It can be intimidating but it’s totally cool We’ve all been there
- 103. You know nuffin' Jon Snuh It can be intimidating but it’s totally cool We’ve all been there We are all still there
- 104. You know nuffin' Jon Snuh It can be intimidating but it’s totally cool We’ve all been there We are all still there We will all be there forever
- 105. You know nuffin' Jon Snuh It can be intimidating but it’s totally cool We’ve all been there We are all still there We will all be there forever If you’re the kind of person who simply has to have all the answers, all the time — you should find another job
- 106. If you need help…
- 107. If you need help… try this
- 108. If you need help… try this
- 109. It can be a little humbling… But
- 110. It can be a little humbling… But A. That’s good! Humility begets a good attitude for working on a team
- 111. It can be a little humbling… But A. That’s good! Humility begets a good attitude for working on a team B. The more you ask, the more you will know
- 112. It can be a little humbling… But A. That’s good! Humility begets a good attitude for working on a team B. The more you ask, the more you will know C. The more you know, the more you can…
- 113. LEARN TO HELP OTHERS
- 114. The Flip Side of Asking When you do know something, teach it to others
- 115. The Flip Side of Asking When you do know something, teach it to others You will gain a far deeper understanding of that thing
- 116. The Flip Side of Asking When you do know something, teach it to others You will gain a far deeper understanding of that thing This is the dirty secret of teaching, it’s a tool for you (the teacher) to learn something over and learn it better
- 117. Science! Some smart guys in Texas did a study on memory, their conclusions were that, in general people remember:
- 118. Science! Some smart guys in Texas did a study on memory, their conclusions were that, in general people remember: 1. 10% of what they read
- 119. Science! Some smart guys in Texas did a study on memory, their conclusions were that, in general people remember: 1. 10% of what they read 2. 20% of what they hear
- 120. Science! Some smart guys in Texas did a study on memory, their conclusions were that, in general people remember: 1. 10% of what they read 2. 20% of what they hear 3. 30% of what they see
- 121. Science! Some smart guys in Texas did a study on memory, their conclusions were that, in general people remember: 1. 10% of what they read 2. 20% of what they hear 3. 30% of what they see 4. 50% of what they see and hear (See what I did there?)
- 122. Science! Some smart guys in Texas did a study on memory, their conclusions were that, in general people remember: 1. 10% of what they read 2. 20% of what they hear 3. 30% of what they see 4. 50% of what they see and hear (See what I did there?) 5. 70% of what they say
- 123. Science! Some smart guys in Texas did a study on memory, their conclusions were that, in general people remember: 1. 10% of what they read 2. 20% of what they hear 3. 30% of what they see 4. 50% of what they see and hear (See what I did there?) 5. 70% of what they say 6. 90% of what they do and say (Teaching, plain and simple)
- 124. Where can you practice? TA with group that teaches kids or adults interested in learning to code
- 125. Where can you practice? TA with group that teaches kids or adults interested in learning to code Teach a class at your local library. They eat that kind of thing up.
- 126. Where can you practice? TA with group that teaches kids or adults interested in learning to code Teach a class at your local library. They eat that kind of thing up. Show a friend the basics of coding
- 127. Where can you practice? TA with group that teaches kids or adults interested in learning to code Teach a class at your local library. They eat that kind of thing up. Show a friend the basics of coding Teach your cat about closures, anything goes!
- 128. MOST IMPORTANTLY
- 129. The Most Important Thing
- 130. The Most Important Thing Don’t be an Asshole or a Spaz
- 131. Seriously. It is that simple. This probably seems like I’m just making another joke
- 132. Seriously. It is that simple. This probably seems like I’m just making another joke I am not
- 133. Seriously. It is that simple. This probably seems like I’m just making another joke I am not You could be wonderfully talented and knowledgable, but if you’re a pain to get along with you will have a hard time of it
- 134. Pop Quiz Hot Shot Do you every worry that you’re being an Asshole/ Spaz?
- 135. Pop Quiz Hot Shot Do you every worry that you’re being an Asshole/ Spaz? Congrats! You’re probably not. Self-reflection is the path to non-assholery
- 136. Meatspace Wrap (Mmm…) Get Involved User Groups, Code Retreats, & Conferences!
- 137. Meatspace Wrap (Mmm…) Get Involved User Groups, Code Retreats, & Conferences! Learn to Ask for Help Swallow your pride
- 138. Meatspace Wrap (Mmm…) Get Involved User Groups, Code Retreats, & Conferences! Learn to Ask for Help Swallow your pride Learn to Help Other People
- 139. Meatspace Wrap (Mmm…) Get Involved User Groups, Code Retreats, & Conferences! Learn to Ask for Help Swallow your pride Learn to Help Other People Most Important! Remember Wheaton’s Law
- 140. FIN
- 141. QUESTION AND ANSWER TIME! (IF THERE’S TIME)
- 142. THANK YOU!