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\"Carefully leveled text and vibrant photographs introduce early readers to the work software engineers do and the preparation necessary for a computer science career. Includes infographics, an activity, glossary, and index\"-- Provided by publisher.
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Designing computer programs : software engineers
This book introduces readers to what software engineers do, the different kinds of software they develop, notable engineers in the field, and the future of software engineering.
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Understanding software
In Understanding Software, Max Kanat-Alexander, Technical Lead for Code Health at Google, shows you how to bring simplicity back to computer programming. Max explains to you why programmers suck, and how to suck less as a programmer. There’s just too much complex stuff in the world. Complex stuff can’t be used, and it breaks too easily. Complexity is stupid. Simplicity is smart. Understanding Software covers many areas of programming, from how to write simple code to profound insights into programming, and then how to suck less at what you do! You'll discover the problems with software complexity, the root of its causes, and how to use simplicity to create great software. You'll examine debugging like you've never done before, and how to get a handle on being happy while working in teams. Max brings a selection of carefully crafted essays, thoughts, and advice about working and succeeding in the software industry, from his legendary blog Code Simplicity. Max has crafted forty-three essays which have the power to help you avoid complexity and embrace simplicity, so you can be a happier and more successful developer. Max's technical knowledge, insight, and kindness, has earned him code guru status, and his ideas will inspire you and help refresh your approach to the challenges of being a developer.
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Skill sumo. Pathways. Apprentice
Maisy Sinclair, a University student at Queens University, discusses her career progress in PWC's graduate programme.
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Skill sumo. Pathways. Ever wondered what it’s like being a drone pilot for a software management company? Let’s join Ciaran McAllister to see what it takes!
Drone pilot Ciaran McAllister talks about the work he does at Plotbox, a software management company that uses digital technology to plot cemeteries.
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ChatGPT for creatives
Master ChatGPT and creative problem solving and boost your creativity with this comprehensive course on ChatGPT, idea generation, skillset learning, research, and worldbuilding techniques to unlock our full artistic potential. Key Features: Effectively communicate with ChatGPT and harness it to generate ideas and overcome creative blocks. Create intricate/immersive worlds with worldbuilding techniques, conducted thorough project research. Learn AI-enhanced art and storytelling, transforming creative projects. Course Description: ChatGPT is a deep learning-powered language model that aids creatives in generating and refining ideas, exploring new directions, and enhancing the creative process through specific prompts. This course is designed to help creatives unleash their artistic potential through the power of ChatGPT. You will learn to effectively communicate with ChatGPT, generate fresh ideas when experiencing writer’s block, conduct research for novels, and create vivid and detailed worlds through worldbuilding techniques. We will explore various AI tools, including Rytr and Neural Text. We will also explore advanced applications in storytelling and art, from manga creation to cosmic-themed visuals, including an AI-generated course cover experiment and discussions on copyright implications. At the end of this course, we will have gained a comprehensive understanding of ChatGPT with enhanced idea generation abilities and become proficient in conducting research for creative projects. We will also have the knowledge and tools necessary to create intricate and immersive worlds through worldbuilding techniques. We will be empowered to unlock our full potential and produce our best work yet. What you will learn: Effectively communicate with ChatGPT and use it for creative problem solving. Learn techniques to generate fresh ideas and overcome creative blocks. Acquire worldbuilding skills to create intricate and immersive worlds. Learn to conduct effective research for your creative projects. Explore strategies to learn new skills and different learning methods. Master AI tools for art and writing; craft and visualize stories. Who this course is for: This course caters to a diverse audience of creatives, professionals, and beginners across various industries, committed to inspiring and empowering anyone with an interest in developing their creativity and problem-solving skills. Whether you are a writer, designer, artist, filmmaker, game developer, or content creator, this course will help you unlock your full potential and achieve your goals. There are no specific prerequisites for this course. It is suitable for anyone with an interest in developing their creativity and problem-solving skills, regardless of their experience or background.
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Skill Up: A Software Developer's Guide to Life and Career
This unique book provides you with a wealth of tips, tricks, best practices, and answers to the day-to-day questions that programmers face in their careers. It is split into three parts: Coder Skills, Freelancer Skills, and Career Skills, providing the knowledge you need to get ahead in programming.About This Book• Over 50 essays with practical advice on improving your programming career• Practical focus gives solutions to common problems, and methods to become a better coder• Includes advice for existing programmers and those wanting to begin a career in programmingWho This Book Is ForThis book is useful for programmers of any ability or discipline. It has advice for those thinking about beginning a career in programming, those already working as a fully employed programmer, and for those working as freelance developers.What You Will Learn• Improve your soft skills to become a better and happier coder• Learn to be a better developer• Grow your freelance development business• Improve your development career• Learn the best approaches to breaking down complex topics• Have the confidence to charge what you're worth as a freelancer• Succeed in developer job interviewsIn DetailThis is an all-purpose toolkit for your programming career. It has been built by Jordan Hudgens over a lifetime of coding and teaching coding. It helps you identify the key questions and stumbling blocks that programmers encounter, and gives you the answers to them! It is a comprehensive guide containing more than 50 insights that you can use to improve your work, and to give advice in your career.The book is split up into three topic areas: Coder Skills, Freelancer Skills, and Career Skills, each containing a wealth of practical advice. Coder Skills contains advice for people starting out, or those who are already working in a programming role but want to improve their skills. It includes such subjects as: how to study and understand complex topics, and getting past skill plateaus when learning new languages. Freelancer Skills contains advice for developers working as freelancers or with freelancers. It includes such subjects as: knowing when to fire a client, and tips for taking over legacy applications. Career Skills contains advice for building a successful career as a developer. It includes such subjects as: how to improve your programming techniques, and interview guides and developer salary negotiation strategies.Style and approachThis unique book provides over 50 insightful essays full of practical advice for improving your programming career. The book is split into three broad sections covering different aspects of a developer's career. Each essay is self-contained and can be read individually, or in chunks.
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Skill up
This is an all-purpose toolkit for your programming career. It has been built by Jordan Hudgens over a lifetime of coding and teaching coding. It helps you identify the key questions and stumbling blocks that programmers encounter, and gives you the answers to them! It is a comprehensive guide containing more than 50 insights that you can use to improve your work, and to give advice in your career. The book is split up into three topic areas: Coder Skills, Freelancer Skills, and Career Skills, each containing a wealth of practical advice. Coder Skills contains advice for people starting out, or those who are already working in a programming role but want to improve their skills. It includes such subjects as: how to study and understand complex topics, and getting past skill plateaus when learning new languages. Freelancer Skills contains advice for developers working as freelancers or with freelancers. It includes such subjects as: knowing when to fire a client, and tips for taking over legacy applications. Career Skills contains advice for building a successful career as a developer. It includes such subjects as: how to improve your programming techniques, and interview guides and developer salary negotiation strategies.
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