Develop Yourself

#206 - Real Developers Barely Code: What Your Job Will Really Be Like


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Think developers spend all day writing code? Think again.

A recent study from Software.com reveals that developers actively code for just 52 minutes per day—about 4 hours and 21 minutes per week

So what the hell do software developers actually do?

In this episode, I break down 2 actual assignments I've been given at both a small startup and a large company to illustrate the reality of work as a software developer.

It's not all coffee breaks and big bags but I think it's interesting work. Maybe you will too.

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