How to Start Freelance Programming: Tips for Software Engineers
Freelance programming: so hot right now. Just ask the 55 million Americans currently engaged in freelance work (more than…
4 Things Every Engineer Must Do Before A Technical Interview
In order to become an expert on something, mere talent or aptitude is not enough. According to decades-long research…
Engineering Individual Contributor vs Manager? Ask Yourself These 4 Questions
The age-old engineering career development question rings as true at NatureBox as everywhere else: should I pursue a role…
2019 The Year of The Software Engineer
It’s no doubt 2019 will be The Year of the Software Engineer. With trends in 2018 such as Artificial Intelligence,…
Effective Ways to Avoid Code Quality Issues
We all know that software products require code to make the magic happen. But what people often forget is…
Time Estimation for Front-End Engineers
While working on iOS at several companies in the Bay Area, one of the most effective and transferable skills…
The Most Common Mistakes New Engineering Managers Make
Becoming a manager is a challenge for anyone, no matter what type of team they’re leading—and, between a tendency…
5 Mobile Design Tips for Front-End Developers
In today’s mobile first world, proficiency in mobile design is no longer optional for businesses. Almost everyone browses the…
How to Approach Writing a Take Home Coding Challenge
While behavioral interviews will always have a place in evaluating soft skills, take-home coding challenges have become very popular…
Demystifying Full Stack
Full stack development may sound intimidating, perhaps even beyond scope to someone who is new to programming, but I’m…
How Kanban Will Help Your Engineering Team Stay on Track
A few years ago, I found myself facing a good problem: the team of software developers I manage--and the…
7 Qualities of the Best Engineering Leaders
In my career as an engineer, I’ve encountered both extremes of engineering leadership. I have worked for some excellent…
Software Tools for iOS Developers
As an iOS developer and productivity junkie, I’m always on the lookout for tools that can streamline my workflow.…