From Code to Brand: Build a Powerful Personal Brand as a Software Engineer

By Developers for Developers From Code to Brand: Build a Powerful Personal Brand as a Software Engineer

You may think that your work as a software engineer speaks for itself. But in today's job market, it's important to have a strong personal brand if you want to do great in your career. Personal branding is the process of making a unique image and name for yourself. In the tech industry, it can be the difference between getting noticed and being ignored. In this article, we'll talk about why personal branding is important for software engineers and show you how to build a powerful personal br…

Web Apps for Leaders Maximizing Web Application Security on AWS with WAF

Web Application Development: Best Practices for Creating Effective and Efficient Solutions Web applications have become an integral part of our daily existence, influencing everything from social media platforms to online marketplaces. The development of a web application requires significant effort and time, and it is crucial to adhere to best practices to ensure the application's effectiveness and efficiency. In this article, we will discuss the best practices for developing web appl…

By Developers for Developers A Technical Overview of Web Applications

Web applications, or "web apps," are software programs that are accessed over the internet through a web browser. They are designed to be run on a web server and can be accessed by any device that has an internet connection, including smartphones, tablets, and laptops. Web apps are made with a variety of programming languages and frameworks, such as HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and different web development frameworks like Ruby on Rails, Django, and AngularJS. These programming languages and framewor…

By Developers for Developers Comparing Software Developers to Star Wars Characters: An Analysis

The world of software development and the galaxy far, far away of Star Wars both have unique and diverse characters. Each character has their own skills and abilities, from Jedi Knights to Sith Lords and from software engineers to DevOps specialists. In this article, we'll take a closer look at some of the common Star Wars characters and compare them to the various roles found in the software development industry. 1. Jedi Knights and Software Engineers Jedi Knights are powerful warriors who…

By Developers for Developers Software Development Facts – Part 2

Software developers are very important to the tech industry because they design, code, and keep software systems running for businesses and organizations. Here are some interesting facts about software developers that highlight the importance of their role and the impact they have on our daily lives. 1. High Demand The demand for software developers is projected to grow by 22% from 2019 to 2029, which is much faster than the average for all occupations. This high demand shows how important …

By Developers for Developers The Superpowers of Software Developers: A Comparison to Marvel Heroes

Just like Marvel superheroes, software developers possess unique and powerful abilities that set them apart from the rest. With their technical skills, software developers have the power to bring ideas to life and create functional and user-friendly applications that make technology accessible to everyone. Similar to Iron Man's intelligence and quick thinking, software developers have the ability to learn quickly and adapt to new technologies. …

By Developers for Developers Software Development Facts – Part 1

Check out the first part of our collection of the most eye-opening software development facts. 1. Reading computer code does not engage the areas of the brain that understand language. According to this research, “a distributed network called the multiple demand network” is activated, which is similarly activated for more difficult cognitive tasks like mathematics or crossword puzzles. While reading computer code activates the mu…

By Developers for Developers Top Programming Mistakes

We came up with a list of mistakes we think developers make through their careers. Check it out and let us know if you can relate to any of them, or if you have any more to add. 1️⃣ Failure to properly document the Specifications or NOT documenting at all because “the code is its own documentation” We previously talked about the things that developers love to hate and documentation is one of them. If you believe that you or someone else can deduce what an app can accomplish by reverse-engi…

By Developers for Developers We are Developers. What’s your Dev Superpower?

We previously talked about Wingravity and what it means to work here. We also mentioned that we are currently having 2 open positions in our company, so if you are interested please check it out here. Software development continues to be a booming industry that offers a career path with endless possibilities and progression. Furthermore, imagine that you are almost through your job interview and you get a question from a possible employer like: ”What i…

Wingravity A Different Software Development Culture

If you are looking for a software engineer job or want to try something new and you are not sure what’s the best next step for you, maybe this can help. We strongly believe that the number one thing you should ask when you are looking for a new job is “what’s the culture like?”. Because finding a culture you fit in and resonate with its values is crucial for your job satisfaction. So, what factors are your decision-based on? We think it kind of depends on what kind of person you are and what y…

Wingravity What Do Developers Love to Hate?

Every job comes with ups and downs, with days full of productivity or with blank moments when you might not have any idea. We do get mad when something isn’t working and we are annoyed when we can’t find the solution right away. So, here is a list of a couple of things that can cut off the joy of any working day: 1. Documentation Every developer …

Wingravity Juggling with Work-Life Balance as a Parent Developer

Raising kids and building software are two of the most complicated tasks in the world. How is it for working developers’ parents to manage their two parts? On one hand, we want to give our best at our job because it is the place that gives us safety and on the other hand we want to be involved in our kid’s life and enjoy every single moment of it.…

Wingravity Balancing Work Life as a Developer

Is it a Myth or it can happen? Well, from our point of view it is a mix of both. We believe that work-life balance is about a mindset and the concrete action you do every day juggle with it. We tend to see these two as different and separate entities. Because for some, work is that place where you go because you have to, you need the money to su…

Wingravity Innovation from the ground UP!

Who are we? Hi, welcome to Wingravity! If you were curious to find out more about us, we are a team of real tech-astronauts who are passionate about harnessing creativity and translating ideas into action. More precisely, we are a software design and development company with a dedicated drive for innovative approaches to new challenges. Working with clients from abroad, like Germany, Austria, UK, and the USA, gave us the opportunity to straighten our skills sets, and optimize our services …

Wingravity Founders’ Story

Where does our story begin? Everything started back from when we were children, we spent all of our time together, playing, experimenting new things and always improving ourselves. Mostly because we are brother and sister and we had to like one another. We are kidding, but it is true and this is how our story as founders of Wingravity started. I am Corina, talkative and sensitive, the one with the business experience and I am Daniel, the funny guy with the software development expertise…

Web Apps for Leaders Building Web & Mobile Apps during the COVID-19 Lockdown

First of all, we are privileged to be active in the software industry as we are better than a lot of people from other industries because we are pretty familiar with working from home. We were more than prepared for this, since Wingravity was born as a remote-first company and 80% of our colleagues are key remote professionals, the smartest people we could find, with a significant amount of self-awareness and discipline, ready to solve the toughest problems. Hence, the location of their workpl…

Web Apps for Leaders The incredible #WomenInTech who are Changing the Academic World alongside Wingravity in 2019

Even though tech is still a male-dominated industry, there are numerous WomenInTech who are pioneering success with empathy and vision. The Wingravity team was lucky to meet and work in 2019 with two incredible women: Dr. Alexandra Freeman – Executive Director at Winton Centre for Risk & Evidence Communication, Cambridge – the creator of Octopus and Daniela Saderi – Ph.D. in neuroscience, the Co-Founder and Project Director…

Technology Interpreter The Technology Interpreter™ Meets Johannes Linder – The Technical Evangelist of dox42.com™

This first official business trip positively defied all my expectations and helped me reach far outside of my comfort zone because I felt so privileged to be part of the Viennese business life, live one amazing adventure after another, and meet incredible people with breathtaking stories. After three inspiring meetings with the fearless business owner and adventurer – Jörg Schmiedl, the well-spoken, determined and respectful leader…

Technology Interpreter The Technology Interpreter™ Meets Gergö Fazekas – Managing Director of TheMajorDesign.com

After we had our first two amazing meetings with the fearless business owner and adventurer Jörg Schmiedl and the well-spoken, determined and respectful leader – Guntram Rainer, we continued our adventure in meeting other successful Austrian entrepreneurs and listening to their inspiring stories. What I love most about writing the “Technology Interpreter™ meets” blog post series is the …

Technology Interpreter The Technology Interpreter™ Meets Guntram Rainer – Owner of RockYourMarket.biz

After we had our first amazing meeting with the fearless business owner and adventurer Jörg Schmiedl, the CEO of Jollydays.at and Makeyourday.com, we were more excited than ever to continue our quest in discovering Vienna and other successful entrepreneurs. Our second meeting was with an exceptional leader who possesses a high level of competence as well as a high level of warmth that totally evoked my admiration. It is a great honor and pleasure for me to introduce to you the next cool Aus…

Technology Interpreter The Technology Interpreter™ meets Jörg Schmiedl – CEO of Jollydays.at and Makeyourday.com

Face-to-face meetings might seem terrifying until your first experience is with someone unique, a visionary and charismatic leader. It is a great honor and pleasure for me to introduce to you the first cool Austrian entrepreneur, the fearless business owner and adventurer – Jörg Schmiedl – the CEO of Jollydays.at and MakeYourDay.com. Seeing Jörg and His Company through My Eyes…

Wingravity Turn Your Ugly Duckling Website into a Beautiful Swan Website

Since websites act as bridges between businesses and their audiences, the way they look and work can attract or deter visitors. An ugly duckling website could make people run for the hills, wanting to embrace your competition. Beautiful swan websites, on the other hand, draw the attention of your visitors and maintain them engaged throughout their visits. But what exactly sets these two categories apart? Read on to find out! Last Century Designs vs. Latest Web Design Trends Touted by so…

Technology Interpreter How I Understand the Client’s Language, Being a Technology Interpreter

As a business owner, how many times have you found yourself thinking “It’s all Greek to me!” whenever discussing with a designer, a software engineer, or any service provider in general? That could happen even when all parties involved express themselves using perfectly good English. In such situations, getting everyone on the same page is essential for the future of the project, or even of the company. This is where I, the technology interpreter, come into play. Because I’m able to understand t…

Web Apps for Leaders Why It’s Important for Web Apps to Have a Responsive Design

While the “native vs. hybrid vs. responsive apps” debate is a topic that we’ll leave for another blog post, it’s important to discuss why web apps should fit any form factor. Throughout the day, we switch from one display to another and we expect our beloved apps to look and work the same in all situations. In other words, responsive design has become something that should be available by default. Do you read the morning news on the phone? How about reading your favorite book on a tablet while …

Web Apps for Leaders 3 of the Best Node.js Applications for a Dose of Inspiration

In our previous blog post, we discussed why Node.js is the best option for building web apps. Now we’re going to show you some practical examples so you can better understand why this is the runtime environment of choice for many top tech companies. We’ve listed 3 of the best Node.js applications, which will hopefully resonate with your needs. You’ll be able to see the benefits, and maybe at the same time, you will get so…

Web Apps for Leaders Why Node.js Is Your Best Option for Building Innovative Web Apps

Oh, don’t you hate it when you hear someone talking about a new technology for developing innovative web apps and your first thought is “I have no idea what you’re talking about!” Like that one time when you attended a digital conference, and on the lunch break some young, geeky-looking guy approached you: “Have you seen our conference app? It’s amazin…