Michal Landsman

Quick engineering salary comparison based on the #DEVBG stats from 2023 and 2024 in the Bulgarian IT industry. Dev.bg publish yearly a summary of the Bulgarian IT engineering salaries based on the job openings offers on their platform. https://lnkd.in/dNU5MD8D (2023 stats) https://lnkd.in/dX_dxvP7 (2024 stats) Based on the population data (let's assume it's a proper representation of the real world) we can determine the following: 1. PHP should be dead but it isn't (unfortunately) as it's one of the two categories with growing salaries in all job positions and ranges. 2. The second is the full stack development with a minimum drop of 65 levas in the first MID range(2-5 years) 3. All ranges except the Senior level(5+ years of experience) have a drop in salary compared to 2023 but for some seem negligible compared to the notion in the industry that "it's going down and AI will take over the world" :) 4. We can see that seniority still counts and there is now a shift towards growth of salaries of more senior people compared to others as the market tries to regulate. 5. There is still a lot of green for a "dying" and "shrinking" industry. P.S To anyone interested I can share the excel if needed but it's quite straightforward to generate it. *Legend: Diff min Mid - difference in the minimum ranges for a category between 2023 and 2024 Diff max Mid - difference in the maximum ranges for a category between 2023 and 2024 Diff min Sen - difference in the minimum ranges for a category between 2023 and 2024 Diff max Sen - difference in the maximum ranges for a category between 2023 and 2024 Diff min Sen Median - difference in the minimum ranges based on the provided median from dev.bg for a category between 2023 and 2024 Diff max Sen Median - difference in the maximum ranges based on the provided median from dev.bg for a category between 2023 and 2024

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I think we can call it our DevConf.CZ tradition that we always come up with some fun idea for a session with Tomáš Tomeček. 😊 This year, we run a meetup for open source project maintainers and as it was not recorded, we decided to share some best practices we heard during the meetup in this blog post. Any more tips for maintainers out here? Let us know! 💡

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If you need to get to know the Vue framework better, Oleksandr Mykulych, Frontend Guild Master at TENTENS Tech by SKELAR, recommends: Step 1️⃣ Start from the official documentation and from the template presented there. It gives a good overview of Vue and its core ecosystem of libraries. Step 2️⃣ Try vitesse tool by Anthony Fu. This is a fairly production-ready template that contains many ready-made settings and will expand your understanding of the Vue ecosystem. Step 3️⃣ Try nuxt tool and their official project template. Step 4️⃣ Test vitesse-nuxt3 tool by Anthony Fu. 🔗 Read the full article on the architecture of a modular monolith in the Vue application on DOU via the link in the comments.

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My startup product is finally defined, validated on market and in development. My motto: People are still biggest problem in factories. Machines works great, until people use them good or fix them good during servis. So i decided remove this human error on maximum. My idea is, yes machines will replace people and machines builds machines, but in factories will stay people who will take care about these machines. This wont disappear never.

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The world of UI/UX #design is constantly evolving, with new technologies emerging to improve work processes. Choosing the right UI/UX tools can significantly boost designers' productivity and quality of work, helping them achieve better results in less time. In this article, we have compiled a list of the most popular tools to help you work faster, more efficiently, and with more enjoyment. https://lnkd.in/d4QVru8H #EasternPeak #UIUX #UIUXtools #UIUXdesign #UIUXдизайн #UIUXінструменти

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Have you ever wondered how many software developers there are in Central and Eastern Europe by each single country? Last Thursday I shared numbers from the North of CEE. Today some numbers from countries that are more to the south. 🇨🇿 Czechia - 444 #C Developers - 2056 Java Developers - 781 PHP Developers - 427 React Developers - 131 Salesforce Developers 🇸🇰 Slovakia - 99 #C Developers - 1087 Java Developers - 224 PHP Developers - 117 React Developers - 99 Salesforce Developers 🇭🇺 Hungary - 184 #C Developers - 1003 Java Developers - 378 PHP Developers - 66 React Developers - 64 Salesforce Developers 🇷🇴 Romania - 228 #C Developers - 3001 Java Developers - 1004 PHP Developers - 572 React Developers -360 Salesforce Developers 🇲🇩 Moldova - 55 #C Developers - 507 Java Developers - 194 PHP Developers - 106 React Developers - 17 Salesforce Developers However it is not only about the numbers. At YouDigital we sourced software engineers from smaller countries like Albania or Bosnia and our talents delivered magnificent works. In the end it is all down to the individual. And the sourcing company which knows how to select them and acquire ;-) Stay tuned for more numbers on software developers market supply in CEE. #CEEngineers #EasternEuropeDevelopers #TechInCEE

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Pragmatic approach to DDD with Spring Boot by Maciej Walkowiak. Highly recommended to watch before you start to overcomplicate your design: #keepITsimple

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If you are curious on "Evolutionary Architecture" don't miss our .NET User Group Zürich May Meetup where we will cover the topic providing some lessons that diverge from "pure tech" talks. On this one, Maciej Jedrzejewski will explain How incremental developments in core engineering have enabled the foundations for enable software which can evolve over time along the architecture, protecting important architectural characteristics as it evolves. All while keeping it as simple as possible, maintainable and manageable in amount of complexity. Sounds interesting? ;) It is!! And even more if you have 5+ years of experience, chances are that you have lived a project that died because of complexity and lack of proper architectural vision (partial or... complete) - I've been there! So, how does it sound and all of this - for free!! Thanks Digitec Galaxus AG and Maciej Jedrzejewski!!! I am not going to miss it - and so should you... RSVP while you can, places are limited: https://lnkd.in/dmnnEGUZ Ah, we will have Food & Drink #architecture #software #evolutionaryarchitecture #KISS #DRY #easy #maintainable #resilience

HOW TO SOURCE DEVELOPERS ON DEVSCANR This is a tutorial on how to find technical talent. We will use the DevScanr sourcing platform and the Skills-first methodology to find a “Backend JavaScript Developer” in Romania. The tutorial is inspired by a video from Michal Juhas, who was searching for engineers for the same position, but on LinkedIn Recruiter. At the end, we compare both approaches and results. https://lnkd.in/ethWmFJa

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🚀 Exciting News: I've Completed the "AI_devs2" Course! 🚀 I am thrilled to announce that I have successfully completed the "AI_devs2" course, a comprehensive program designed to dive deep into the world of Generative AI, focusing on OpenAI's GPT-4 technology. This course has armed me with the skills to program and automate processes using GPT-4, setting a new benchmark in my professional development. 🤖 Throughout this journey, I had the privilege of learning from some of the brightest minds in the industry, who brought real-world applications and cutting-edge research into the classroom. The curriculum was a perfect amalgamation of theoretical foundations and practical implementations, helping me understand the nuances of Generative AI technologies and their transformative potential.🌟 One of the highlights was gaining hands-on experience with OpenAI models, which allowed me to build, test, and refine AI-driven applications. This sharpened my technical skills and enriched my problem-solving strategies, making me better equipped to tackle complex challenges in the AI space. 💻 The course also delved deep into AI's ethical considerations and societal impacts, a crucial aspect that enriches the technological discourse. Discussions around AI ethics have inspired me to advocate for responsible AI usage and to strive to implement AI solutions that are both innovative and ethical. 🌐 As I receive my certificate, I am not just celebrating the end of a course but the beginning of a journey. Armed with the knowledge and skills confirmed by this certification, I am eager to explore new opportunities where I can apply my learning to drive impact. 🚀 To my instructors, peers, and everyone involved in the "AI_devs2" program, thank you for making this one of the best educational experiences I've ever had. Your mentorship, support, and insights have been invaluable. 🔥 Jakub Mrugalski Mateusz Chrobok Adam Gospodarczyk Here’s to future projects where I can bring all these learnings to life! Let's connect and explore potential collaborations that leverage AI to solve real-world problems. 🌐🤖 #AI_devs2 #aidevs #AI #GenerativeAI #OpenAI #GPT4 #Programming #Automation #ContinuousLearning #ProfessionalGrowth

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Iterate until you exist. My contact form redesign experience. First. We used a long form with a lot of questions and list boxes. Result: long form times, high bounce rates. Next. We made 2-steps form: main fields on the first screen and listbox on the second. Result: ignoring second-stage questions. Now. We use one screen form with a dropdown list. Result: 100% form completion, less bounce. Why we choose dropdown-list: - more negative space on the screen - familiar selection mechanisms - not overwhelmed by too many choices Now you’re asking, what suits my website? Here's a quick guide: Multiple selections needed? ↳ Listbox. Space is Tight? ↳ Dropdown. Dealing with a long list? ↳ Dropdown. Accessibility struggle? ↳ Listbox. What’s your choice?

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There’s a reason why only two of the top hundred software companies are in the European Union. Ambition is much more natural in the States than in the EU. Where I grew up in Hungary, ambition is not something you're proud of. You're being taught that you should stay a simple man. You should work 9 to 5. And that's generally accepted. This is the ideal life. Stay the simple man. Success & money is associated with shady dealings. After visiting the US, it’s hard to remain in the mindset of staying small when you see so many people rushing to fulfill their potential and achieve success. As social creatures, we tend to converge towards the behaviors of people who we spend the most time with. You know … “you are the average of the five people you hang out with the most” … So if you surround yourself with people who are ambitious and always thinking about solving a big problem, you will find yourself solving big problems as well. It’s inevitable.

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Projects I'm especially proud of are also the ones I complained the most about. The CEO of a dev shop I used to work for at the time as a developer was quite a visionary, coming to our team with all kinds of different projects and feature requests. We wished that most of them had been consulted with us prior to being promised to the client, coming up with a bunch of - usually valid - reasons why it should be handled differently. 🛑 "This shouldn't be used in this way!" 🛑 "It's not meant to handle that kind of traffic." 🛑 "It's ugly. We'll never refactor it to make this better." It was obvious to all of us that the job needed to get done. So, after a few rounds of complaints, we always managed to sit down and get constructive about the challenge. There is some art in the creative process of gluing two different products together, so that neither of them breaks. Or finding a way to alter the behavior of an app that was already pushed to the store (without the ability to update it), a few hours prior to a huge event. The point is, we always somehow came up with a solution. We would have never agreed to develop features we considered impossible if we had been asked for our opinion. The "sell first, worry later" approach put us against the wall, in the good sense. 👉 Was it pretty? Usually not. 👉 Was it working? Pretty much. 👉 Did it deliver value to the client, using the tools we had at the time? Yes, it did. There's no doubt that doing the tech right is an important factor in the product's success. But especially with early-stage startups, when the product needs to handle two different behaviors depending on the investor you're pitching, putting the development in a strict structure early on might not always be the best for the business. Thinking about this CEO, I have a ton of appreciation for their work. I'm feeling insanely grateful to have participated in those projects, as I'm just starting to notice how much it shaped me over the years. -- And in the picture, a glimpse of those days: a working session at 3 am, ensuring the app works as expected. #softwaredevelopment #startups #technology

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I tested the usability of a free Framer website template for client projects where the requirement was for a simple, nice, and affordable (< 1k €) website without much complexity. The goal was to verify whether and how it can be worked with. I tested basic features like layout, color and content changes; responsiveness and pricing It looks promising so far. I would appreciate feedback on Framer and links to websites you've built using it. The link to the extended video is in the comments. #framer #webdesign

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🚨 What if your software developer turns your business-critical website into a tool for blackmail? One of our clients faced this exact nightmare: - No access to the source code, database, or hosting. - Threats to shut down the site if demands weren’t met. 💡 How we helped: With swift action and smart solutions, our team at ForEach Partners helped the client regain control and build a system they can truly rely on. 🔗 Read the full story here: https://lnkd.in/etbPsAdP #SoftwareDevelopment #OutsourcingChallenges #BusinessResilience

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What connects these terms: CRM, Senior Developer, Agile, Scalable? All these terms are slowly becoming useless as they lose any real meaning. They're overused, used as shortcuts, or simply for marketing and sales tactics. Client Relation Manager - people use the term CRM for any IT system used in a company, whether it's for resource management, warehouse or order handling, or even for handling email campaigns. Agile - I'm starting to lose track of what this word really means amidst job postings for "agile and energetic teams." Is it related to project management frameworks? Rarely. Scalable - "We have 1000 users and still no performance issues" - this is how overengineering is justified, or the claim that the application is truly ready for heavy traffic. And the best one: Senior Developer. I've seen CVs of developers with 3 years of experience in 1 project and nothing more, yet they proudly claim the title of Senior Developer. But their current employer could bill the client at the Senior Developer rate because of it. I conducted a job interview for another company for a Ruby Senior Developer position with a person with just 1 (yes, one!) year of experience. And this person was cleared for such an interview by the HR filter. Perhaps because she claimed to have "2 years of experience in conversations with developers." I won't try to formulate a complete definition of a Senior Developer. But one thing I know for sure - I wouldn't call a developer a Senior Developer if they are afraid of working with Legacy Codebase or cannot understand how valuable for self-improvement they can be. Writing greenfield applications from scratch is enjoyable; it allows you to apply new technologies and try fresh and innovative approaches. But mainly, it allows us to see how our juniors handle things when their actions aren't burdened by the entire "legacy" project. The real magic happens when we have to deal with code that has "been through the mill." Code that users interact with daily. Code that generates revenue. And code that requires expertise and thorough analysis of "pros and cons" when considering a refactor idea. This is where an ambitious developer can truly spread their wings and prove that they deserve the title of senior. So, how do we handle legacy projects to derive enjoyment from them and ensure that we possess that senior quality? In the comments, a link to Paweł Bartulewicz blog post, where he shares his thoughts on this topic, after years of mainly working on legacy projects.

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