The Builder Pattern (for your career) (JS Party #144)

The panelists discuss their thoughts on career progression while sharing some of their own history. They also talk about important considerations to think about when deciding where to go next, and share useful resources.

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Featuring:

• Nick Nisi – Website, GitHub, Bluesky, Mastodon, X
• Amal Hussein – GitHub, X
• Divya – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, X
• Kevin Ball – Website, GitHub, LinkedIn, X

Show Notes:

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• Navigating Software Engineering Career Paths
• How to Create Career Paths at a Small Startup
• Career Ladders

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