Ep #25 The UK's Most Influential Engineering Voice - An Interview with John Crickett

What Is The Reality of Software Engineering? Who better than my guest John Crickett to break down almost 3 decades of engineering experience for you in this eye-opening podcast chat.   

💥 Key Insights: 💥 -👉🏼 Beyond Coding Skills: Software engineering is more than just writing code; it involves problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. -👉🏼 The Importance of Real-World Projects: Build projects that simulate real-world scenarios to demonstrate your skills. -👉🏼 Focus on Soft Skills: Develop strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. -👉🏼 The Value of Coding Challenges: Use coding challenges to practice your skills, learn new languages, and prepare for interviews.  

💥Key Action Items:💥 -👉🏼 Build meaningful projects: Focus on projects that solve real-world problems. -👉🏼 Develop soft skills: Practice communication, teamwork, and problem-solving. -👉🏼 Use coding challenges: Incorporate coding challenges into your learning journey. -👉🏼 Understand the industry: Learn about different career paths and the skills required for each.  💥REMEMBER:💥 Software engineering is a multifaceted field. Focus on developing a well-rounded skill set. Stay curious and continue learning throughout your career.  

👋👋👋 Connect With John! 👋👋👋 💥 https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ - Coding Challenges, real-world projects to help you become a better software engineer. 💥 https://read.developingskills.fyi/ - Soft skills for software engineers who want to make it past senior. 💥 https://johncrickett.me/p/build-your-personal-brand-on-linkedin How to build your personal brand on LinkedIn  💥 https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/  💥 https://x.com/johncrickett

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