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Just in Case vs Just in Time Learning in Tech

If you work in tech, and especially if you work anywhere near AI, it’s easy to feel like you’re constantly behind: new frameworks, new models, new tools, new papers each week. The natural response is Just in Case (JIC) learning: reading the book, watching the videos, or following the tutorial so that, just in case, you’re ready when you need …

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How do I become a Senior Software Engineer?

Many people struggle to make the transition into a senior software engineer. Learn what it takes to make this transition much less challenging. This is something I experienced myself. I started at Microsoft as a college hire and the first few years of my career were a nice series of good performance reviews and promotions. But when the next level …