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#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.

Send us a text

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🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software.

✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here

Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

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Manage episode 461394908 series 3399111
Content provided by Brian Jenney. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brian Jenney or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

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.

Send us a text

Shameless Plugs

🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software.

✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here

Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

  continue reading

256 episodes

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