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Boost Your Resume – The 7 Best Programming Languages of 2019

Ready to take your career to the next level? You may need to pick up some new skills. Here are the top programming languages you should learn right now.

In 2019, there are at least 256 programming languages that are used by individuals, companies, and businesses to keep their digital lives running smoothly. While this sounds overwhelming, it’s also an excellent situation. The sheer number of coding language means that there will always be something to meet your needs.

If you’re looking to boost your resume or your productivity in the workplace, or you just are interested in coding, you’ve probably thought about using some programming software. This would mean learning a programming language.

But which should you look into? Where should you begin learning?

Here, we’re going to help you figure out an answer to that question by sharing seven of the top programming languages in 2019.

1. Python

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Assessment Time: How to Test Your Programming Skills

How to Test Your Programming Skills and Get Better at Coding

Are you wondering how to test programming skills? Whether you just want to get better, or you’re prepping for an interview, here’s how to test coding skills.

Here’s an astounding figure for you: over 419,000. That’s how many computer programmers there are in the United States alone.

Do you count yourself a part of that group (or hope to someday)?

Then you’re obviously skilled—or you will be very soon—and you can show it too. That’s one of the biggest parts of your job.

Because programmers need to show and not just tell the world what they can do, it’s wise to stay on the pulse of how to test programming skills.

Know how to do your own self-assessments and get a feel for how a tech recruiter will assess you too.

Build Something

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New Programming Languages and Technologies Worth Knowing About

If you’re a programmer or in the programming world, you need to know about these new programming languages and technologies. Here are the worthy contenders.

If you’re wading through what seems to be thousands of programming languages with new ones popping up almost every day, you’re not alone.

The truth is that programming jobs are growing 12% faster than the average market.

The upcoming programming languages are responding to the demands of better languages.

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15 Software Engineer Interview Questions You Should Always Ask

If you’re looking to hire a software engineer, you need to be sure you’re hiring the right person for the job. Here are 15 software engineer interview questions that you should always remember to ask.

Computer science, despite its birth in the ’80s and ’90s, is still a rapidly growing job field. Globally, there are an estimated 18.2 million software developers. It seems like the common advice for college-aged people is to learn how to code.

This is a good and a bad thing for an employer. A larger hiring pool means that you have more candidates to choose from, but it may also dilute the overall quality of said hiring pool. Because of this, it’s harder to find the most qualified candidates.

If you yourself don’t have programming experience, it can be doubly difficult. But we’re here to help. If you’re having trouble with your hiring process, you may want to check out these software engineer interview questions.

15 of the Best Software Engineer Interview Questions

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How to Hire a Coder When You Know Nothing About Code

If you’re looking to hire a great coder for your business, but don’t know the first thing about coding, how do you know you’re hiring the right person? We take a look at exactly how to hire a coder even if you know nothing about code.

Computer programmers, despite Comp-Sci’s meteoric rise in popularity as a field of study on college campuses everywhere, are still in high-demand. In fact, as of 2015, there are 7 million coding positions still available on the job market.

Right now, demand far outweighs supply.

Because of this, it can be incredibly difficult to hire a coder for your company. This is especially true if you don’t know a lick about coding yourself.

But fear not, because we’ve got some suggestions on how to find the right coder for your company.

Ask Other Developers

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What is a Codeathon and Why Should You Run One?

A codeathon can be a great way to find the perfect coders for your business. Here’s what you need to know to run your own.

 

What on earth is a Code-a-thon?! How is it different from a Hackathon?

Well, I don’t know how to code and I thought hacking was illegal…

Don’t worry. It’s not that kind of hacking!

Codeathons and hackathons are actually the same thing. They’re synonyms for each other.

Even better, anyone can run a codeathon. Yes, anyone! Even if you hate computers, you lose your phone constantly, and you think Google’s the new Skynet.

You can run your own hackathon, and you should for many reasons.

Continue reading to learn what a codeathon is and why you should run one.

All Brains and Hands On Deck

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Find a Programmer: Why Skills Matter More Than Formal Training

Degrees and training might be top priorities for other positions. But when you need to find a programmer, your focus should always be on their skills.

 

When it comes to finding quality employees, you focus on certain characteristics. In the case of computer programmers, you’ll want the right candidate to have a Bachelor’s degree. (Especially at a national average of almost $40 per hour.)

But while degrees and training might be top priorities for certain positions, it shouldn’t be the case with programmers. To find a programmer that’s right for your company, the focus should always be on their skills.

Here’s why skills matter more than training when it comes to programmers.

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Should You Include a Coding Test in Your Interview?

Should you including a programmer test in your Interview process? It’s a question many ask. Here’s how to decide whether or not to do it.

While many jobs in the worldwide economy are experiencing downsizing, technology jobs are seeing steady growth to the tune of 7.3 million jobs in the US alone as of 2017.

Due to this trend, people wanting to be attractive to potential employers are positioning themselves as having coding knowledge required for jobs in software development, cybersecurity, cloud computing, and more.

But how can you tell if an applicant actually possesses the skills they’re claiming they have? After all, a resume only gives you so much insight.

This problem creates a question. Should hiring managers implement a programmer test into their interview process?

This post discusses some of the advantages and disadvantages of a programming test. We hope it’s valuable to both people hiring and those applying for coding jobs. These are some reasons why a programmer test makes sense in the interview process.

1) You Can Assess Whether or Not Candidates Have Non-negotiable Skills

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