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🚀 Exciting News: React 19 Announcement on the Horizon! 🚀 The buzz around React is heating up with the upcoming release of React 19, and it's shaping up to be a game-changer! 🎉 While detailed features are still under wraps, early rumours hint at some major enhancements that could revolutionise how we develop applications: - Improved Server-Side Rendering: Expect faster, more efficient server-side rendering capabilities that could significantly boost your app’s performance and SEO. - Enhanced Concurrent Features: With better support for concurrent rendering, React 19 may bring smoother user experiences and more responsive interfaces. As always, these updates promise to make our development processes more streamlined and our applications even more performant. Stay tuned for more details as they emerge! Are you excited about these upcoming changes? How do you think these improvements will impact your projects? Drop your thoughts and predictions below! #React19 #JavaScript #WebDevelopment #ServerSideRendering #ConcurrentRendering #TechNews #ReactJS #FrontendDevelopment

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This is incredibly interesting and undoubtably what the market needs - what goes up must inevitably come down to level out in way in which the market can accommodate. Now Software Developers what do you think? Does this impact the way you're looking at your career and your next move? #developmentrecruitment #salariesaredecreasing #acallforsomeinsight

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Developers, don't get bullied! Don't comprise significantly!! It's not worth it. I have had a number of conversations recently where developers have stayed with companies for short periods of time for different reasons. 1 short stint at a business can be explained so long as the rest of your CV supports it. However, don't be bullied or blinded by shiny things to compromise on your original search. The grass isn't always greener and you will be looking to move before you are settled in. - Don't move for big money at the cost of enjoyment or happiness - Don't take that promotion to be a senior too early in your career - Don't accept a role that is outside your core responsibilities if you don't feel comfortable -Don't change technologies to secure employment if you don't plan too - Don't jeopardise your working style (Hybrid, remote, flexible hours) - Don't become a people manager if you want to remain an IC It's tough at the moment but staying true to who you are will shine through and help you achieve your long-term goals. Too many short roles will harm your reputation and then blaming every company for them doesn't look great. Have a good day everyone!

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In our latest episode of byProduct Live I talked to George Fairhall from award winning start-up WAC. George has been on a 4 year journey as a non-technical founder to build the app from scratch, and has faced many challenges along the way. She was super open and super informative about what she now knows and there's some great information in here for anyone on the journey, or considering starting an app/tech business. WAC gives more control to hourly paid workers, and combats issues such as underpayment which is a big problem in hourly paid jobs which are often undertaken by younger people. YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eHh8jNaT Apple: https://lnkd.in/eS8gcFT7 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/e2vk2DsH And available on all major podcast platforms 01:34 The Journey of a Non-Technical Founder 05:43 Overcoming Early Challenges 07:03 Key Steps for Aspiring Founders 10:22 The Importance of Competitor Analysis 13:30 Critical Criteria Before Moving Forward 15:35 Setting Up the Company 17:56 Product Development Journey 22:44 The Challenge Raising Funds 26:13 Achieving Milestones and User Feedback 34:02 Marketing Strategies for Launch 38:01 The End of the Beginning 41:44 Key Takeaways

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A bit of CV advice for today!! I watched a video of recruiters saying don't highlight your hobbies and interests a few weeks back. Well, in my opinion, that's rubbish. Hundreds of developers are applying for roles, and if you have similar experience to another developer applying, then your personality will be the difference in you getting offered the role. If you are looking for some advice, please reach out to me and I'll happily book in a call to help you. *Love the frame for this video 🤣 #django #python #cvadvice #resumeadvice

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Some of the BEST Software Engineers I've worked with have some of the WORST CVs I've ever seen. And some simply do not have one. The top 5% of talent are not scouting out new roles and applying to adverts... ..they're headhunted. So there's simply no need to create a CV. And that's where the job of a Recruiter comes in, to shine a spotlight on those who are unseen in the market, or to fill in the gaps on those awfully written CVs. So the next your recuiter show's you a horrible CV, they might just be showing you a superstar. G.Digital | G&T (girls and tech!)

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"I saw a Senior Developer role advertised for £40,000 last week Josh" 🤯 This is what a candidate said to me yesterday. I have 45 calls lines up across Monday to Wednesday this week for a project I am working on for a SaaS company (Exciting!) One thing I noticed yesterday speaking to developers on how they are finding the market is that salary bandings are just so broad. I have seen it myself. 👀 There are companies that are paying what they need to to get the right talent in and doing some bl**dy good hiring 🔥 And then there are companies that I can't help but feel are still trying to take advantage of the market and paying way under the market value. What do you think? Are they trying to save the pennies, avoid paying more than their current staff (which need a pay rise) or do they just not have the budget? 🤷‍♂️ #softwarejobs #marketinsights #salaries

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How the UK Autumn Budget Will Impact the Software Industry The recent UK Autumn Budget introduces significant changes that could reshape the software market. Here’s a breakdown of what’s ahead: 1. Employers' National Insurance Increase From April 2025, employers' National Insurance contributions will rise to 15%. For software companies that rely on skilled talent, this could increase operational costs, affecting hiring strategies and investment in growth. 2. Capital Gains Tax Adjustments The expected changes in capital gains tax may impact venture capital and entrepreneurial activities—key drivers for software start-ups. Higher taxes on gains might dampen risk-taking, which could hinder innovation and scaling for early-stage firms. 3. Continued R&D Support On a positive note, R&D tax relief remains in place. This is crucial for innovation, enabling companies to invest in areas such as AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity, helping them remain competitive on a global scale. Industry Sentiment & Market Resilience While industry leaders have expressed concerns about the increased financial burden, the software market in the UK is still expected to grow at a solid rate, with forecasts predicting a 6.18% CAGR, reaching £48.3 billion by 2029. However, the need for skilled IT talent and rising costs remain pressing issues. Looking Ahead Software companies in the UK will need to balance innovation with financial pragmatism to succeed in this evolving landscape. With smart strategies that leverage R&D incentives, there is strong potential to thrive despite the challenges. With the new budget changes, where do you see the biggest opportunities and challenges for the software industry in the coming year?

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Elixir & Erlang Hiring Managers!! I’m looking to speak with clients with live roles that require on-site presence, how is your hiring coming along?? Drop me a message if you have some free time #elixir #erlang

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In our latest blog post, we demonstrate how to use Make's powerful modules to convert detailed, multi-bundle JSON responses into simplified arrays of objects. Combining arrays can be a daunting task and something that can trip many up when integrating and automating using Make. So we thought let's document this and share the knowledge. If you are looking to use Make in your business, give us a ping. We love talking about automation and how to best start your journey. #APIs #JSON #Automation #TechInnovation #MakeAutomation

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How can YOU, as a start-up, compete with top tech companies to hire talented Engineers? I'm working on a short read on how start-ups CAN hire talented individuals. WHY? There was a 22% increase in tech companies incorporated in the UK last year, with 51,017 tech teams formed, up from 41,972 the year before (RSM, 2024). However, start-up hiring remains challenging due to budgeting and time constraints. Including (not limited to): - Strategies to attract talented engineers - Tips for retaining top talent - What a compelling package looks like (when on a budget!). Happy to also chat in more detail on why you may struggle with offer acceptance rates, combat short tenures, increase workforce productivity. Drop me a note if you would like a copy. #techstartups #data #talentacquisition #startuphiring #UKTech #artificialintelligence #techrecruitment #datascience #dataengineering #AI

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If this was written on my CV explaining what I do at Talenza... - Recruit mobile & software engineers - Speak with new & existing companies ...Do you think someone that doesn't know me, would jump at the chance of setting up an interview? Highly unlikely. Over the past week, I've seen more 1 page CV's with little to no context, than I have done in the past 2+ years of recruiting in the Software space. And this is a period of time as an engineer - you probably need to be doing a little bit more to stand out from the crowd. We are NOT in a market where every company is scrambling to hire and interviewing everyone that comes their way. I'm not saying put together a 20 page power point presentation as your CV, still be concise, but actually give some context on what you've been doing. If you've worked on a complex project, explain it in a few bullet points. For example; - What the the problem was - How it was solved - The impact it had on the business I'm not a CV guru and there is no magic formula (otherwise every CV would look exactly the same). But adding the above info along with the tech stack being used, will probably help you increase the CV sent to interview ratio. *Completely disregard this post if you have a 1 page CV and are getting all of the interviews you want to*

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Honestly it's not rocket science!!! 🚀 If you read a CV and moan the developer doesn't state the tech stack they are using in their current role, guess how annoying it is when a developer looks at your company advert and YOU don't advertise the tech stack they'll be using 🤯 There are some good Job Adverts and there are some shocking ones. I'll do a video next week with Jon Gould 🦊 offering some tips about what to include ✅ Have a good weekend everyone 👍 #jobadvert #jobdescription #python #django #softwarehiring #thefox

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What’s the optimal timeframe to hire a Software Engineer? There isn’t one. 👀 One of Bounce Digital clients for the same role… 🎯Software Engineer 1; CV > Offer = 6 Days 🎯Software Engineer 2; CV > Offer = 44 Days It all comes down to what suits both parties. 🤝 Some people need/want time. 🐌 Others need/want to hurry things up. 🏃 No two processes are the same. No two candidates are the same. Flexibility and an agile approach are what matter most. 🔀 The most successful companies don’t stay too rigid when hiring. ✅ What do others think? #softwareengineer #interviewprocess #engineeringmanager

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💥The team at Oho have put together an in-depth talent report for H1 2024 specifically for the JavaScript and Typescript market in the UK💥 This is the third time we have created this report so if you would like to get your hands on one comment interested below! Whilst this report showcases the first half of the year, it has been super interesting to be able to compare the market and talent trends between JavaScript and Typescript markets. We have Talent Reports specifically for: React, Vue.js, Angular.js, Node.js, and Typescript. This report provides you with specific information on: 🔎 Top Employers and Key Players 🔎 Company Growth, Attrition, and Talent Flow 🔎 Talent Locations 🔎 Salary Guide 🔎 Industries employing this talent 🔎 Universities Producing Talent 🔎 2024 Market Trends Below is a sneak peak of what's included for the React Talent Report: #javascript #typescript #react #hiring

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This Wednesday I will be coming to London for a Django Joggers, followed by some free time to meet people afterwards. If you would like to catch up, please let me know. Likewise, if you are looking for a Python or Django Developer currently and would like to understand more about what we do here at Foxley Talent, let me know where to meet and let's book a time. *link to our jog is in the comments, with the route planned too. #django #python #djangojoggers #djangosocial

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⚙️👑𝗖𝗧𝗢 / 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝗻𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗲𝗲𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁 👑⚙️ ...no don't worry, of course I know what a fractional CTO does 👀 ʰᵉʰᵉ Anyway, I've got a really interesting requirement working with a fitness start up who have developed a first of it's kind product and the hardware side of things is done, but now they want to incorporate all the software / tech into it. This is an MVP type project for an initial 3 / 4 months whilst the physical product is still in pre production and focuses on how to get all the software / data into the product and strategy around that. The work is suited to a number of levels I'd say, so if you're a senior engineer who has done this kind of stuff, great. Equally if you're a CTO with 20 years experience and want to role you sleeves up and get hands on, again, great. Drop me a message if you'd like to learn more on this and I'll tell you all about it. 📩 [email protected] #startup #healthtech #CTO #FoundingEngineer

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Frontend Developer who wants to work with TypeScript and Angular 17? 👇 📍 Reigate - 2 days a week on-site 💰 Up to £90,000 + 15% Bonus + 10% Pension Spencer Scott - Technology Recruitment [email protected] 👋 #ai #technology #recruitment #recruitment #fintech #frontenddeveloper #ml #javascript #angular #typescript #html #css

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