Articles by Jeff Cogswell
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Will AI Software Developers like Devin Take Your Job?
Will A.I. replace software development jobs? And does that mean software development is still a good career choice for you? Let's look at one A.I. tool as a "case study" for how software development is evolving… -
Beyond Coding: The Multifaceted Skillset of a Big Data Engineer
A Big Data engineer is responsible for designing and building large-scale data systems that people usually refer to as “big data.” Does that sound interesting to you? If so, read on for a breakdown of key skill… -
The Scrum Master's Career Guide: Launching Your Agile Leadership Journey
So you're growing in your role as an entry-level scrum master. Congratulations! As you look to grow your career, what steps should you take to put yourself on the path to moving up to a senior-level scrum maste… -
Blockchain Engineer Skills: What You Need to Know
We’ve all heard of cryptocurrency and Bitcoin. These inventions are based on a technology called the blockchain, which is essentially an encrypted online ledger. In simplest terms, blockchain is decentralized l… -
SQL Developer Career: Skills You Need to Grow
What do SQL developers do, and why are they so vital to many organizations? SQL, usually pronounced like “sequel,” is a language for manipulating relational databases. A relational database is a type of databas… -
Java Skills: What You Need to Succeed
Java is a programming language invented back in 1995, and it’s continually gained popularity over the past three decades. Originally, it was used for small apps running inside a web browser. But as it evolved,… -
Data Architect Skills to Build a Career
A data architect oversees and designs the data systems in an organization. This includes selecting and implementing the database server software, building the data systems, and working with the software develop… -
Full-Stack Developer Career Path: What You Need to Know
Full-stack developers must master many things: the front end of a website, app or service (i.e., what the end-user sees), the back end (the libraries and frameworks supporting the software), and the database. T… -
How to Become a Security Engineer
A security engineer ensures that an organization’s software, networks, hardware, and data are safe from intrusion and theft. Let’s first look at the details of what a security engineer does and the skills neede… -
Web Development Degree: Do You Need One?
The software development world is divisible into multiple subcategories. Web development is one of the most popular, and it requires a particular set of skills to do effectively, including extensive knowledge o…