Weimin 🍟

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[Weimin 🍟 @weimin_dev]

@TalkinIdeas That's awesome news! So happy for you, and congratulations!

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@bascodes Thank you for your time and the insights you shared! Likewise, you're great to talk to, and if anything, you're times more efficient in terms of thinking than I am! 😄

[Weimin 🍟 @weimin_dev]

@codepdx503 @bascodes You're absolutely welcome. Hope it helps!

[Weimin 🍟 @weimin_dev]

Hey #100devs

Had a very insightful coffee chat with @bascodes

We discussed:
- Proficiency > Quantity
- When am I ready for a job? (smaller companies)
- Important step to enter tech field (No CS degree)
- Bucket list of companies

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[Weimin 🍟 @weimin_dev]

[Bucket list of companies 1/2]

Make a list of companies/fields that you'd like to work for/in when you're ready. You can find them by reaching out to companies/their employees (networking) and asking questions about what they do, tech stack, working culture and etc.

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[Weimin 🍟 @weimin_dev]

[Important step to enter tech field (No CS degree)]

Showcase your projects (on github, twitter, etc.) This not only lets others know that you're building them and learning out of your own effort, but it also helps you establish credibility as a software engineer.

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[Bas Steins @bascodes]

public-apis – A collective list of free APIs – special mention because #100Devs are exploring APIs right now
https://t.co/9VRaBN8ng6

[Weimin 🍟 @weimin_dev]

[How to ask better questions? 3/3]
Asking open questions: Dwell on the subject, as these types of questions usually come from experience. Example: There's this particular practice in JS, why are we doing this?

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[Weimin 🍟 @weimin_dev]

Hey, #100devs

Had an amazing coffee chat with @thegokhale

Today we've covered:
- (Networking) How to establish meaningful connections with people?
- How to avoid burning out?
- (Networking/Job) How to ask better questions?

Read the 🧵 below if you're interested

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[Weimin 🍟 @weimin_dev]

[How to ask better questions? 2/3]
2 types of questions: open and closed. Closed questions are usually easier to answer, whereas open questions can be a bit of a rabbit hole. So, try to ask open questions.

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