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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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What is Lean DevOps, what problems does it solve, and how can it be implemented in organizations? 🔄 Learn everything from Karolina Ochlik (she/her)'s guide! You'll see Karolina on our stage again this year, speaking about Agile. Who will be joining us? Register now ➡️ https://devopsdays.pl/ #DevOpsDays #Warsaw #DODWarsaw #DevOps #DevOpsCommunity #ITconference #JoinUs

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The Java IDE offers new features for Kubernetes applications, a revised user experience and the selection of the AI chat model in AI Assistant.

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Do you hire developers based on technical skills alone? It could be costing you.  Many companies make this mistake, believing that if a developer can code well, they’ll automatically thrive in the team. But this is not always the case. I have a client in Krakow who specifically hires Java Engineers who can have a “normal conversation" about software, clean code practices, and general life. But most importantly someone he can get along with. If they can do that, he’s usually ready to hire them. However, if they don’t fit culturally, it doesn’t matter if they’ve coded at Google, have an Oxbridge education, or have a long list of technical achievements. They won’t get the job. This is also not unique. According to Leaders.com, approximately 80% of employers take personality into account when making hiring decisions. Also research from Harvard Business Review found that 40-60% of hiring managers admit to hiring candidates who resemble them in terms of background, values, or attitudes. None of this mentions their skills. The ability to mesh with the team and collaborate is non-negotiable. Some people picture developers as introverted hackers, coding away in dark rooms, surrounded by empty energy drink cans. The stereotype that developers don’t need social skills in my opinion, comes from how they’re portrayed in Hollywood (Die Hard 4 was what came to mind when writing this). In reality, developers are part of cross-functional teams. They interact with product managers, designers, and other stakeholders daily. They need to explain complex ideas, collaborate on solutions, and contribute to the team’s overall culture. A developer who can’t work well with others or communicate effectively can disrupt workflows, no matter how technically gifted they are. It’s like having the most advanced software that no one knows how to use. What’s the point? The best hires are those who fit into your culture and can contribute to the team dynamic - not just those who can write the cleanest code. So if you’re only hiring based on technical skills, you might be missing out on your most valuable assets: collaboration, communication, and cultural fit. Skills get you in the door, but culture fit keeps you there. Do you take culture fit into account when hiring engineers?  #SoftwareEngineering #PolandTech #TechRecruitment #PolandJobs #CultureFit #DeveloperLife #WorkplaceCulture #TechRecruitment

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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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#GOTOEDADay #Warsaw 2024 Speakers update! Discount code below :) (yes, it was a bait) I'm super happy to announce that James Eastham is going to join the fantastic speakers lineup in Warsaw! James is a content creator, and he creates amazing content on his YouTube channel, which you can find here: https://lnkd.in/dQTmHWkr. Apart from that, he is a super active user of the vibrant community called Believe In Serverless (https://lnkd.in/dhdMNN23), where he runs tons of great sessions and, recently, even a podcast. Fantastic opportunity to meet him in person and discuss event-driven everything and observability (#o11y). James recently joined Datadog so he might be great person to talk to. My pro tips: ask him about SpanLinks in OpenTelemetry and not about your bill. If you want to read the official BIO, you can find it here: https://lnkd.in/ddbAEbzc Another speaker who will share his expertise with all of us (thank you for that!) is Filip Pýrek 🍬 from Purple Technology. I know what Filip will talk about, and I can't wait for his presentation! If you don't know him, he is a Serverless Hero with years of practical expertise in building Serverless solutions. He also created a set of great 3D printable merch that you can find here: https://lnkd.in/daAN_59g. Check out that badass Serverless Brass Knuckles. Perfect birthday gift or Kubecon accessory. If you want to read the official BIO, you have to wait, as this information is coming to the website :) I am just a whistleblower, but he confirmed, so what the hell! :) You can check out his AWS Hero page: https://lnkd.in/dvzJTExD Event details: 📅 When: 19 September 2024 🔍 More details & registration: https://lnkd.in/dHjvtZ-G 💰 Use discount code: m&s10. 💰 💰 A little bird told me that there might be bigger discounts for groups. So gather your team and ping me if you are interested :) #notafinancialadvice #eda #serverless #awscommunity #aws #poland

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Establishing your value and salary expectations while job hunting is like crafting the perfect online dating profile: highlight your best features without catfishing. 🎣 1️⃣ First, do your homework – research the industry standards like you're a detective in a noir film, complete with fedora and trench coat.  🕵️‍♂️ 2️⃣ Polish your resume until it shines brighter than grandma's silverware before Thanksgiving. 🧽✨ 3️⃣ In interviews, don’t be afraid to drop humble brags about your achievements; think of them as your professional Tinder swipes. 😎 4️⃣ Finally, when discussing salary, channel your inner Goldilocks – ask for what feels "just right," not too high, not too low, and never, ever settle for porridge. 💰✅ #JobHunting #CareerGoals #SalaryNegotiation #KnowYourWorth #ProfessionalTips #JobSearchHacks

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I don't know if this is only my observation or if someone else feels the same. One of the biggest problems with infrastructure is that it is too often isolated from the development teams. Companies often extract a separate team responsible for the infrastructure at some point. As this team grows, it is then split into multiple others. These teams handle topics like identity access management, orchestrators, API gateways, or build pipelines. This, in turn, leads developers to worry less and less about infrastructure. It is not uncommon for software architects to treat infrastructure-related topics as a second category. There are DevOps; we can put it on their shoulders. This is an anti-pattern. There are so many things that can go wrong: - Database, storage, and cache - API gateway and load balancers - IAM - Orchestrators, message brokers - Security of infrastructural components And many more. At some point, I decided to start collecting topics related to architecture that are most important from the software architect's perspective. The result? I will give a talk about it at the Devoxx conference in June :) Feel free to check the details here: https://lnkd.in/dmXia-Qp Who do I see there? :) #softwarearchitecture #devops #softwaredevelopment

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On May 8th, we have WarsawJS Meetup #114 awaiting us, featuring Tomasz Ducin on stage with a fascinating presentation titled "Back in the game: Recent Revolutionary Changes in Angular"! But today, let's reminisce about his previous appearance at WarsawJS Meetup #108 💭 In that lecture, titled "Who needs Server Components?", Tomasz delved into the next step in the evolution of web architecture. After MPAs, SPAs, SSR, SSG/ISG, it's time for Server Components! Throughout the presentation, he asked himself many questions: Does this architecture fit the needs of my business and application? What are the benefits? And are we not stepping backward by moving more operations back to the server? Breaking down the hype around Server Components, Tomasz also introduced us to some technical details regarding React Server Components. By combining client-side interactivity with server-side efficiency, we can optimize web metrics and revolutionize website development. We invite you to watch that presentation, which opened our minds to a new perspective on web development! Enjoy watching! 🍿 🎥 Part 1: https://lnkd.in/dQ7G_jFZ  🎥 Part 2: https://lnkd.in/dJzQmsQD We encourage you to participate in WarsawJS Meetup #114, where you'll have the opportunity to not only listen to Tomasz's lecture but also to other outstanding speakers live. The link to tickets is below: 👇 🔖 Tickets: https://lnkd.in/dhXVXwpf #WarsawJS #Meetup #ServerComponents #WebDevelopment

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Ever wondered how AI in academia differs from real-world applications? 🤔 Join our engineers for an enlightening talk that will reveal how academic AI theories are transformed into practical solutions. Seize this opportunity to bridge the gap between universities and business! 🚀 #AI #TechTalk #Innovation #RealWorldAI

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Another expert in the DevOpsDays Warsaw team is Andrzej Grzesik. ags loves distributed systems in all shapes and forms. He has written software in many languages and continuously finds JVM his favourite platform. He believes „most software problems are people problems”, so he stirs communities (Polish JUG), organizes and speaks at conferences (proud to be a JavaOne Rockstar!). Call For Papers: 👉 https://lnkd.in/dAiXrquA #DevOpsDays #Warsaw #DODWarsaw #DevOps #DevOpsConference #Community #Organizers #CallForPapers

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If you haven't read Piotr Rudnicki's post yet, you might have missed the new Internet of Things demo ✨ and the new interface design of Nussknacker check out the demo → https://lnkd.in/dymYgByk and Piotr's post → How to use Nussknacker together with Kafka & Schema Registry - IoT example → https://lnkd.in/dxR6Svez #IoT #Kafka

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Get ready for another dose of nostalgia! 🎉 As part of the 10th anniversary celebration of WarsawJS, we’re taking you back to August 2022, when Rafał Pocztarski once again earned the title of the highest-rated speaker of the year. This time, at WarsawJS Meetup #95, he shared insights about the future of fullstack development in the context of WebAssembly and the Zig language 🌐 In his talk titled “Zig, because Fullstack is no longer just JavaScript and TypeScript,” Rafał showed us that the world of programming is evolving faster than we might think. He reminded us that fullstack developers don’t have to stick only to JavaScript or TypeScript anymore—there’s more on the horizon 🚀 It’s been over two years, but this talk remains as relevant as ever. Check it out for yourself! 🎬👇 🎥 Video — https://lnkd.in/dYjd_vmH And now a question for you: which of Rafał’s talks did you enjoy more—this one from Meetup #95 or the one from Meetup #56? Let us know in the comments! 📣 #WarsawJS #Meetup #WarsawJSDecadeCelebration #WarsawJS10Years #Throwback

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🚀 Devconf.cz is over, it was a fantastic experience meeting tech enthusiasts from all over the EU. I also wrapped up a session on "Securing Cloud Native Resources with Open Policy Agent"🌐🔒 In this 15-minute lightning talk, we dived into the nuts and bolts of using Open Policy Agent (OPA) to fortify our cloud-native environments. From understanding the basics of OPA to its integrations with popular Cloud Native tools and its dynamicity, we covered it all. Missed the live session? No worries! The recording is on YouTube 🎥👇 https://lnkd.in/d_X3z6wF Remember security is for all! You'll ultimately end up facing those wearing a black hat or a white hat, so it's better to start writing policies than sorry in advance:) Feel free to leave your thoughts and questions in the comments 🚀 #CloudNative #Security #OpenPolicyAgent #OPA #Kubernetes #Conftest #Rego #DevSecOps #CloudSecurity #TechTalks #LinkedInLearning

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Here's the lineup for the 10th edition of DevOpsDays Warsaw - check out the AGENDA! 🔜 devopsdays.pl/#schedule Get ready for two days filled with: ➡️ inspiring lectures ➡️ Open Spaces ➡️ Ignite Talks and an evening afterparty for a networking boost! ✨ Save the date! Register until midnight to save 17% on tickets: https://lnkd.in/dDi3NyBE And if you’re already with us, make sure to let your friends know. Let’s stir the DevOps community! 💪 #DevOps #DevOpsDays #Warsaw #DevOpsCommunity

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“We have a saying in Poland: ‘A man learns his entire life, yet dies still unknowing.’ The IT industry is constantly evolving, and so are the demands that come with it. Every project is unique and often requires us to learn something new. Despite this, I rarely see teams actively working together to enhance their knowledge and skillsets. More often than not, we spend our personal time, in the evenings, learning on our own instead of integrating this into our team’s or company’s practices. Now, imagine spending time with your colleagues—pair programming with new technologies or discussing the latest trends together. Sounds great, right? So, what’s stopping you? 👉 If you’re a developer: 🟦 Ask your manager for dedicated learning time (related to your field of work, of course) for the team. This won’t be wasted time for the company. It will boost the team’s knowledge, strengthen trust in the company, and enhance team cohesion. 👉 If you’re a manager: 🟦 Organize learning sessions for your team—but don’t force it. The team needs to feel motivated, not pressured! #ITConsulting #StartupTech #TeamEfficiency #TechArchitecture #TechnicalDebt #SoftwareDevelopment #TeamManagement

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On May 8th, the WarsawJS Meetup #114 is happening, so it's high time to present the scheduled talks. The first one, opening the event, is a real gem! 🥇 The first speaker to grace our stage is the magnificent Tomasz Ducin! Tomasz is a developer, architect, and independent consultant at Ducin IT Consulting. He is a co-founder of the architekturanafroncie.pl website, which aids development teams in improving the overall quality and architecture of their systems. He is also the creator of the site. He advocates for sensible and long-term solutions for the JS ecosystem and criticizes the overuse of trendy terms. He has experience in both frontend and backend development. As a trainer, he is passionate about explaining how things work and focuses on questioning whether they are necessary or not. A former theater actor. Probably addicted to coffee, definitely addicted to music. And what will he talk about? 👨‍🏫 Back in the game: Recent Revolutionary Changes in Angular 👨‍🏫 Angular has been perceived as a rather complex framework by some, yet it's used massively by enterprise-scale systems. Whether we agree with the criticism or not, the framework is undergoing a monumental transformation. In recent months, Angular is experiencing a period of frequent and significant updates and - at least considering previous years of stagnation - groundbreaking changes. These include not only the features, public API and architecture, but also the mental models that developers come up with. Social media 🖱 ➛ https://lnkd.in/g8jG-UpB  ➛ https://github.com/ducin  ➛ https://lnkd.in/gF_qiyew  ➛ https://lnkd.in/gbbfneJN  ➛ http://ducin.it 🔖 Reservation — https://lnkd.in/dhXVXwpf  👉 Livestream — https://warsawjs.com/live Tomasz Ducin will be speaking on Wednesday, May 8th, at 18:30 🕡 at our Meetup. You can't miss it! 🎉 #WarsawJS #Meetup #Angular #API

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