Software Developers Transitioning To Independent Careers
Becoming an independent developer means transcending employee mindset, leveraging social media & personal brand to attract clients, and prioritizing long-term cooperative relationships over short-term gains.
Many technologists, after several years of working as front-line developers, often face a career crossroads: should they continue down the technical path or transition to management? In reality, this "dilemma" is somewhat superficial, stemming from a mindset that places oneself in the position of an employee. When unemployment strikes due to layoffs or company closures, does it really matter whether you were in a technical or managerial role? The real choice should be whether to remain an employee or to "level up" and become an entrepreneur. For technologists who are passionate about their cra...