Vivek Bansal’s Post

Stacking lines of code 👨💻 is of no use if it’s not solving a problem.. To be a great software engineer, you have to draft or write ✍ down what problem you want to solve with any stack of code you write.. Your code should be presented as a product to satisfy your customers so to have a business deal… #programmingcontest #frontenddeveloper 

🚀 Building Tomorrow, One Line of Code at a Time 🚀 As software engineers, we're not just writing code—we're crafting the future. In every bug we fix, every feature we build, and every system we architect, we’re solving real-world problems and shaping the digital landscape. From designing intuitive UIs to optimizing backend algorithms, our work impacts millions of users globally. But it’s not just about the tools and technologies we use. It’s about: 🧩Problem-solving : Breaking down complex challenges into elegant, efficient solutions. 🤝Collaboration : Working across diverse teams to bring ideas to life. 📚Continuous Learning : Staying ahead in a field that’s evolving every day. To all my fellow engineers out there, let’s continue to innovate, experiment, and build something that matters! 💡 What’s one recent challenge you solved in your code that you’re proud of? Let’s share and inspire each other. 👇 #SoftwareEngineering #CodeLife #TechInnovation #ProblemSolving #ContinuousLearning

As a software engineer, I believe code isn’t just written to work—it’s written to last. 🖥️💡 Clean and scalable code isn’t just about aesthetics or satisfying my ego or inner perfectionist. It’s about future-proofing. It’s about the next developer who will thank you for writing logic that’s as readable as a good book. It’s about systems that scale gracefully when users double, triple, or grow exponentially. 🚀 Some of the principles I live by: - If I can’t explain the logic in plain language, it’s too complex. - Every line should earn its place. - Scalability is about making choices today that don’t create headaches tomorrow. What does clean and scalable code mean to you? Is it naming variables like a poet? Writing tests like an artist? Or maybe something else? Let’s share some ideas—and maybe a few battle stories from debugging! 🔧💬

🚀 Excited to Announce My Upcoming Backend Development Series! 🚀 Over the next few weeks, I’ll be sharing actionable tips, insights, and stories to help you level up as a backend engineer. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to sharpen your skills, this series is designed to cover all the essentials. Here’s a sneak peek of what’s coming: 🌟 Core Backend Skills • Building scalable and reliable systems. • Writing clean, maintainable, and future-proof code. • Testing strategies to catch bugs before they catch you. 🌟 Next-Level Practices • Monitoring and metrics: Keep your systems healthy. • Mastering version control for smooth collaboration. • Feature rollouts: From safe launches to post-production monitoring. 🌟 The Bigger Picture • Writing in-depth DACIs and RFCs for technical clarity. • Handling customer escalations and collaborating during incidents. • Why security is everyone’s job (and how to do it right). Each post will be packed with short, actionable advice and a mix of real-world examples to keep it practical and relatable. 💡 Want to make the most of this series? Follow this space and stay tuned in. What topic excites you the most? Drop your thoughts in the comments below 👇 #backend #software #engineering

I remember having conversations with junior software engineers and they always ask what can they do to get better. Refactoring! When we first start our software engineering career, the one thing new engineers always do to try to improve their skillset is build new projects. However, what I've noticed is that sometimes that approach does not guarantee the greatest leap in their skillset as they would like. The main reason being is that although the project changes, the concepts you are practicing are the same. Most apps new software engineers build are CRUD apps. Fundamentally, there isn't much of a difference between a todo app, a notetaking app, or a chat app. One thing I recommend as a better approach to upskill is to only work on 1 or 2 projects, then take time to focus on refactoring. Refactoring allows you to revisit your past work and figure out how to improve it in terms of following best practices of the language and framework you are using. You get a chance to dive deeper in the documentation of the frameworks and APIs that you used, which will give you a greater breadth and depth of understanding of those tools. You can learn how to follow better design patterns, design features to be more modular, fault tolerant, extendable, faster, scalable, developer friendly, etc. By the time you decide to start a new project, you will have leveled up, and will be able to apply these best practices at the start of future projects rather than the end. This is how I leveled up my skills on the frontend and backend. #softwareengineering #refactor #refactoring #designpatterns

The hardest part about being passionate about something is to take a break. I love to build stuff and to create software, so I struggle to take days off. My fingers and wrists hurt from time to time, that’s when I realize how many hours I put in each day. Full time work + side projects + coding challenges. So, today I’ll try to not code anything at all (besides of one LeetCode question). How do you take breaks? This may seem like a joke but it’s a serious question. How to take breaks as a software engineer?

As software engineers, we shouldn't limit ourselves to just one technology. It's surprising to see how some colleagues insist on a specific tech stack, especially in backend development, as if it's the only solution. In reality, choosing the right tool should always depend on the problem we're solving, not on personal preferences or trends. Flexibility and adaptability are key to building efficient and scalable systems. Let's focus on finding the best solution for the challenge at hand, rather than getting stuck on one particular technology. #SoftwareEngineering #BackendDevelopment #Technology #Flexibility #ProblemSolving

Let me share a little secret with you. Shhhhh 🤫 Don't tell anyone. Alright, time to get serious. As a backend software engineer, I’ve spent the last 4 (almost 5!) years of my career (that's literelly all of my career so far 😉 ) learning a valuable lesson—one that has profoundly shaped how I work. If you want more free time to learn, rest, and recharge, you must ensure the stability of the product(s) you're working on. Why? A buggy system is a sure way to have your product manager blowing up your DMs at the worst times—when you're trying to relax or have fun. Trust me, it’s a situation you don’t want to find yourself in. 😅 So, what’s the key? * Plan for edge cases. * Communicate effectively with your frontend colleagues. * Handle errors properly. * Write reliable, rock-solid code. Follow these principles, and you’ll be surprised how much smoother things get and how much free time you can reclaim! That’s the little secret. 😉 #backend_engineering
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As a software engineer, the person to whom I'm building the application for, is not my only customer. I am my own customer too. Given that the needs of a business in the modern era are changing at a rapid pace and exponentially growing, one person I need to empathize with, while writing code, is my own future self. When business comes with a new requirement, they do not (or need not) care about the current complexity of the code. It is my responsibility as the owner of the code to make sure I keep my code flexible for the growing business needs, so that I don't end up slogging. Unless I learn from my past experiences and challenge my own coding practices, there is no point in lamenting about the unmanageable, ever-growing and never-ending work. "But the code I wrote works. Why do I need to refactor it?" is only a self-destructive statement that I would tell to myself, as a software engineer.

As a Backend Engineer I always strive to develop scalable, secure and robust APIs using topnotch software engineering best practices. I however struggled while attempting to achieve this earlier in my career. I would hold back on asking questions and wouldn't share my thoughts either. Subsequently, I would have several back and forths each time I implemented a feature with colleagues. Communication was my problem. An awesome colleague gave me the needed drive to finally make the big moves with intentionality. Chiazam Dim ❤️. How I helped myself improve my communication skills; I, 1. Took LinkedIn courses on Communication and Leadership at Work. 2. Watched YouTube videos on effective communication and public speaking. 3. Started living my dream by practicing with everyone I interacted with. 4. Worked on my poise and posture since it affected my confidence and consequently how I communicated my thoughts. I follow Woman of elegance channel on YouTube and the channel is extremely helpful. 5. Replaced old bad habits with new manners and etiquettes I Iearned from Tiktok. fromtheinsideoutsoe stands out for me. With this intentionality, I have helped my listeners/colleagues by not putting them in awkward situations where they struggle to understand me. They can focus on listening to me and give appropriate feedback as required. It's a win win situation. I'm still on this journey but it's a beautiful thing to share with you all. Could you tell I struggled with communication? Share a tip to help someone in the comments #MyLinkedInGrowth