Articles by Jeff Cogswell

  • Git: Adding Changes and Checking Status

    Although Git is integrated in many different editors, such as Visual Studio Code, it’s important to also know how to use Git from the command line. If you’re new to Git and spend some time in the official docum…
  • AWS Database Options: Which Are Best for Your Needs?

    Data development is no small part of your typical cloud application, and the choice of which database type and platform to use is something you usually need to decide early on. Let’s explore the database option…
  • AWS vs. Azure: Which Cloud Platform Should You Learn First?

    Let’s say you’re new to cloud computing, and anxious to dive in, but unsure about which platform to use. The two most popular (by market-share) are AWS (Amazon Web Services) and Microsoft’s Azure. Which should…
  • Git: Learning the Need-to-Know Code Control Concepts

    Ready to land that great new programming job? First, you better know how to use source code control, and the one you’re most likely to encounter is Git. But before you can successfully use Git, you need to unde…
  • TypeScript: Should You Spend Time Learning It?

    TypeScript is an open-source language invented by Microsoft; technically, it is a superset of JavaScript, which means the code is transpiled to plain old JavaScript. Almost a decade old, this language has moved…
  • First Tech Interview? Avoid These 5 Big Mistakes.

    After you’ve landed your first interview for a tech position, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared to not only say the right things, but to avoid saying the wrong things. There are lots of things you can sa…
  • Java, Data, Web Development Résumé Terms You Must Include

    Previously, we covered the résumé terms you should deploy if you’re hunting for a cloud-based or DevOps position. The tech world is much larger than that, of course, so now we’re expanding it to other crucial a…
  • Cloud, DevOps Résumé Terms You Need to Include

    It’s no secret that recruiters (and their automated tools) look for keywords on your résumé—but what words do you actually need? If you’re after a specialized position, you’ll need highly specialized terms, of…
  • Using Your Open Source Work to Land a Great Job

    So you've worked on an open-source project, and you want to place that experience on your resume in order to move your career forward. Fantastic! It's clear (especially from sources such as GitLab's Global Deve…
  • Managing AWS EC2 Programmatically with Node.js

    Amazon Web Services (AWS) includes a nice web-based console for managing your resources. However, in larger operations, you’ll more likely need to perform tasks programmatically. In this article, we’ll explore…
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