The Rise of Vibe Coding: A Double-Edged Sword for Junior Developers
The Rise of Vibe Coding In today’s tech landscape, the concept of vibe coding is rapidly gaining traction. It revolves around the ability to write code using common language, often augmented with AI tools. This innovative approach can significantly enhance efficiency and productivity, especially for experienced developers. However, it poses potential challenges for junior developers […]
Navigating the Overcompetitive IT Job Market: My Personal Experience
The Reality of Job Hunting in the IT Sector In today’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, the information technology (IT) job market has become notoriously competitive. Numerous job seekers are competing for a limited number of positions, often leading to a highly stressful and discouraging job-hunting experience. Recent studies reveal daunting statistics, indicating that the average […]
Is a Bachelor’s Degree Worth It in Today’s IT World?
Graduation Day: A Personal Reflection Last week, I submitted my graduation thesis after nine months of hard work. Can you say “finally?!” It feels like I’m seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, and it’s blindingly bright. However, that got me thinking: in today’s IT world, does a bachelor’s degree truly matter when […]
When Your Office Follows You Everywhere: The Freelancer’s Battle for Free Time
What Freelancing Really Feels Like On paper, freelancing is the ultimate dream: no boss breathing down your neck, the freedom to work from anywhere, and the ability to choose your projects. In reality, it’s often a strange mix of freedom and quiet panic. When I started freelancing in 2024, I imagined lazy Tuesday mornings at […]
How to Become a Software Engineer in 2025: A Realistic Roadmap
What Does a Software Engineer Actually Do? Becoming a software engineer is a long journey, filled with small successes and many failures.I began this journey in 2021, when I decided it was the right time to leave my home country and move to the Netherlands to study Computer Science. At that point, I had only […]