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Jacob
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Can you tell me about a typical day in your role and some of the key tasks you handle? ?
I'm a student at Dr. Phillips high and am participating in a Career Express program where we ask questions about potential career paths we want to pursue.
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Aman Kumar
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Hi Jacob,
It's great that you're exploring your career options! In my role as a software developer at a tech company, a typical day starts with a stand-up meeting. This is where the whole team gathers to discuss what we accomplished the day before, what we plan to work on today, and if we have any blockers. It’s a quick 15-minute catch-up that helps everyone stay aligned on the project goals.
After the stand-up, I usually dive into writing code. This might involve anything from developing new features for a web application to debugging existing software. For instance, recently, I worked on creating an interactive dashboard for our users, which required me to work closely with the design team to ensure it was user-friendly and met customer needs. I use programming languages like JavaScript and Python, along with frameworks such as React for the front end.
Around midday, I take a break to grab lunch with my colleagues, which is a great way to build relationships and share ideas in a more informal setting. The afternoon often includes collaborating on projects through code reviews. This process involves reviewing each other’s work to ensure quality and readability, which is a critical aspect of maintaining our codebase. We use tools like GitHub for version control, which keeps everything organized and helps in identifying what changes were made and by whom.
As the day wraps up, I update our project management tool to reflect what I worked on, ensuring we’re all on the same page for the next day. It’s satisfying to see how each day’s work contributes to the larger goals of our team and the company. If you’re interested in a similar path, I recommend honing your programming skills and getting familiar with collaborative tools like Git. Good luck with your Career Express program!
It's great that you're exploring your career options! In my role as a software developer at a tech company, a typical day starts with a stand-up meeting. This is where the whole team gathers to discuss what we accomplished the day before, what we plan to work on today, and if we have any blockers. It’s a quick 15-minute catch-up that helps everyone stay aligned on the project goals.
After the stand-up, I usually dive into writing code. This might involve anything from developing new features for a web application to debugging existing software. For instance, recently, I worked on creating an interactive dashboard for our users, which required me to work closely with the design team to ensure it was user-friendly and met customer needs. I use programming languages like JavaScript and Python, along with frameworks such as React for the front end.
Around midday, I take a break to grab lunch with my colleagues, which is a great way to build relationships and share ideas in a more informal setting. The afternoon often includes collaborating on projects through code reviews. This process involves reviewing each other’s work to ensure quality and readability, which is a critical aspect of maintaining our codebase. We use tools like GitHub for version control, which keeps everything organized and helps in identifying what changes were made and by whom.
As the day wraps up, I update our project management tool to reflect what I worked on, ensuring we’re all on the same page for the next day. It’s satisfying to see how each day’s work contributes to the larger goals of our team and the company. If you’re interested in a similar path, I recommend honing your programming skills and getting familiar with collaborative tools like Git. Good luck with your Career Express program!