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9 Obstacles Between You and Your Dream Job in Tech (+ How to Beat Them)

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Thinking about starting a new career in tech can feel intimidating. You may have worries about if pursuing a coding career is right for you. You may feel like an outsider/imposter.

You might fear that you won’t be good enough, that you’ll be overlooked because you don’t have a tech background, or a thousand other things.

The most important thing to know right now is that you’re not alone in this—that others have faced the exact same obstacles and doubts…and have made it through to achieve success despite them.

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10 Website Design Pricing Strategies for Freelancers

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When you’re first starting out as a freelancer, there’s a question you’ll invariably face at some point… how do I figure out what to charge?

Website design pricing can vary drastically based on the client’s needs and the scope of the project, but there are several solid strategies that can help you arrive at an agreement that works for both you and your client.

In today’s special guest post, Hahna Latonick of Invent With Code is here to explain ten methods you can use for pricing your freelance development or design services.

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The 10 Worst Mistakes Freelance Web Developers Make When Dealing with Clients

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If you want to become a freelance web developer so you can start building your empire, there’s one thing you need to master beyond coding: dealing with clients.

Your skill at handling client relationships can make or break your success as a freelancer. In this special guest post, Pete Trbovich writes about common mistakes that freelance developers can make with clients. After all, when you know them, you’ll be a whole lot better at avoiding them and running your business like a well-oiled machine.

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3 Months Into Learning to Program: My Tips So Far

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Many of you are just starting out on your coding journeys—and while it’s helpful to learn from the experts, sometimes it’s also nice to get perspective from someone who’s right alongside you on the path.

Claire Whittaker has been learning to code for three months, so she’s in the perfect position to remember what it’s like when you’re first learning how to program.

In this special guest post, Claire shares what she’s learned on her journey so far and the tips she has for fellow beginners.

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What Is Serverless Architecture? Pros, Cons, and How to Get Started

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Technology runs on servers, right? So what is this “serverless architecture” idea all about?

Turns out, it’s less about eliminating servers, and more about changing where (and by whom) they’re managed. (Of course, there are a lot more nitty-gritty details to it!)

In this post, Robert Fisher — the VP of Product Development at Seamgen — explains what serverless architecture is and how it’s evolved, before delving into its pros and cons. If you’re a developer or decision-maker trying to decide if serverless computing is right for you,

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