Joshua Cowan

Software Developer
Father and Husband
Outdoor enthusiast
Lover of flavorful food
Laughs Hardest at My Own Jokes

[Joshua Cowan @CodingCowan]

@iamjonjackson At first I thought you were building up to a JSON joke!

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@tweevtran @DThompsonDev Completely agree. Seems like you are determined and focused in your path in CS. In which case a 4 year degree is great!
I guess I am trying to normalize and make it "ok" for people to pursue education outside of 4 year universities.

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@tweevtran @DThompsonDev I realize many people disagree. But I spent 6 years getting 2 bachelors, didn't do a thing with them. Got some real world experience, started a business, then realized I wanted to get into tech but couldn't afford a CS degree. Bootcamp it was for me!

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@ownlifeful @DThompsonDev @tweevtran Most community classes offer similar arts, humanities, writing, etc. I had much better experience at community college with teacher engagement. Most of my uni professers were amazing researches and horrible professors

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@ownlifeful @DThompsonDev @tweevtran If you are certain you want to be a developer (or accountant, etc), and can afford the time and money, hell ya go get a masters/phd. But that isn't a realistic possibility for a lot of people.

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@ownlifeful @DThompsonDev @tweevtran Yes the cost of a degree does factor my view. I think real world experience is far superior than most schooling (not just in terms of "education"). I learned more about myself, the world and what I want to do while cooking in a restaurant than I did getting 2 bachelor degrees

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I can honestly say without the "it finally worked" moments, I wouldn't enjoy working in software development
#techtwitter #softwaredevelopment

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In my role I deal with clients A LOT. My status is permanently "hurry up and wait"

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@KevinNaughtonJr If I WFH with 2 young kids, imagine what I could do without distractions!

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@amputeeadventur Good for you! I got hired as full time remote (company is based in OK), which I am super grateful for!

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@thecaitcode Love this! Whenever talking with newer developers (including talking to myself!) I encourage taking a path that works for you. Don't feel pressure to work more than you want. Don't feel guilty about "not doing more". Do what you can!

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With all the unnecessary question people ask on tech twitter, I'd thought I'd join in: what brand of toothpaste do you use?
#techtwitter #why #stopaskingpointlessquestions

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@kanezacandia1 When you say "started getting deveper related roles", do you mean interviews?
Don't hesitate to apply yourself! Those seem to be "suggestions"

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Any tips to help with eye strain? I already use blue light glasses and dark mode. What else? lower screen brightness or contrast? Increase or decrease ambient light in room?

#techtwitter #softwaredevelopment #tech #webdeveloper

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@GergelyOrosz my take away from this is that I don't need to prepare for meetings

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@KevinNaughtonJr taking a picture counts as reading the cover

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Hiring Fullstack js dev, DM with your git/portfolio of some sort.

Must to have:-

- Project(s) with Backend and frontend tech

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@akebu6 This implies that I am "working" today 🙄