#206 - Real Developers Barely Code: What Your Job Will Really Be Like
Jan 16, 2025•20 min
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Episode description
Think developers spend all day writing code? Think again.
A recent study from Software.com reveals that developers actively code for just 52 minutes per day—about 4 hours and 21 minutes per week.
So what the hell do software developers actually do?
In this episode, I break down 2 actual assignments I've been given at both a small startup and a large company to illustrate the reality of work as a software developer.
It's not all coffee breaks and big bags but I think it's interesting work. Maybe you will too.
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