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Safeguarding Cloud Databases: Best Practices and Risks Engineers Must Avoid

This article explores database security practices in cloud environments, highlighting risks like misconfigurations, insufficient encryption, and excessive privileges.

June 16, 2025

by arvind toorpu

CORE

· 1,964 Views · 2 Likes

Want to Become a Senior Software Engineer? Do These Things

Practical, day-to-day steps you can take to become a Senior Software Engineer. Know the basics, deepen your knowledge, be proactive, and take responsibility.

June 13, 2025

by Seun Matt

CORE

· 4,242 Views · 4 Likes

How Security Engineers Can Help Build a Strong Security Culture

Acting as security champions, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and integrating security into daily workflows, security engineers can drive a culture where security is a shared responsibility across all levels.

June 12, 2025

by Swati Babbar

· 2,011 Views · 2 Likes

What They Don’t Teach You About Starting Your First IT Job

Starting your first job in Agile? This article breaks down what junior IT professionals really face—and how to handle real-world team dynamics, tools, and expectations.

June 10, 2025

by Ella Mitkin

· 1,896 Views · 4 Likes

The Truth About AI and Job Loss

AI isn't just another technological shift; it's a race against time where it requires faster learning and adaptation than any previous technological transition.

June 2, 2025

by Niruta Talwekar

· 4,625 Views · 8 Likes

How to Submit a Post to DZone

Find everything you need to post on DZone. Review these guidelines and submit your article for consideration.

Updated May 29, 2025

by DZone Editorial

· 426,443 Views · 140 Likes

Advancing Your Software Engineering Career in 2025

Here's my take on how you can smoothly navigate a swiftly evolving career landscape and propel your career forward come what may.

May 26, 2025

by Gaurav Mishra

· 4,039 Views · 3 Likes

The Perfection Trap: Rethinking Parkinson's Law for Modern Engineering Teams

Work expands in engineering through perfectionism, not laziness. Leaders need to create healthy constraints guiding teams towards value rather than pursue endless polish.

May 26, 2025

by Tim Schmolka

· 3,281 Views · 5 Likes

Navigating Change Management: A Guide for Engineers

Manage uncertainty by focusing on skills and relationships within your control. This article provides strategies for navigating change while building career resilience.

May 23, 2025

by Tim Schmolka

· 3,004 Views · 1 Like

Rethinking Recruitment: A Journey Through Hiring Practices

Reflections and insights on the evolution of hiring processes, highlighting the need for innovation, efficiency, and a candidate-focused approach to recruitment.

May 2, 2025

by Miguel Garcia

CORE

· 3,380 Views · 4 Likes

On-Call That Doesn’t Suck: A Guide for Data Engineers

Data pipelines don’t fail silently; they make a lot of noise. The question is, are you listening to the signal or drowning in noise?

April 29, 2025

by Tulika Bhatt

· 3,264 Views · 3 Likes

AI Interview Analysis

This article discusses how to use generative artificial intelligence to analyze interviews from teammates, stakeholders, and management for better insights.

April 21, 2025

by Stefan Wolpers

CORE

· 3,374 Views · 3 Likes

The One Interview Question That Lost You the Job

In this article, see how one common interview question can instantly hurt your chances if not answered carefully.

April 10, 2025

by Leon Adato

· 3,946 Views · 2 Likes

How AI Automation Increases Research Productivity

Discover how AI automation revolutionizes research productivity through streamlined data collection, workflow optimization, and real-world applications in various industries.

April 9, 2025

by Kevin Vu

· 3,532 Views · 1 Like

From Engineer to Leader: Scaling Impact Beyond Code

Manage the shift to technical leadership by scaling your impact through others instead of trying to code everything yourself.

April 2, 2025

by Kushal Thakkar

· 8,343 Views · 4 Likes

XAI: Making ML Models Transparent for Smarter Hiring Decisions

Explainable AI (XAI) lifts the veil on machine learning in recruiting, showing why candidates get scored or rejected — like skills mismatches or low experience.

March 27, 2025

by Pankaj Khurana

· 15,579 Views · 1 Like

Building a Real-Time AI-Powered Workplace Safety System

In this article, we'll show you how we built a real-time AI safety system that monitors workplace ergonomics using Python, MediaPipe, and OpenCV.

March 14, 2025

by Chidozie Managwu

· 4,002 Views · 2 Likes

Build Your Tech Startup: 4 Key Traps and Ways to Tackle Them

Overcontrol, poor management, no future investment, and weak tech branding can sink your project. Avoid these traps when building your own startup.

March 11, 2025

by Filipp Shcherbanich

CORE

· 4,450 Views · 6 Likes

How to Grow Fast From an Intern to Senior Software Engineer

The core strategy for fast growth is to maximize learning by doing projects quickly and well, increasing opportunities for more complex tasks.

March 7, 2025

by VIVEK YADAV

· 4,284 Views · 1 Like

How Data Test Engineers Ensure Compliance and Security With Automation

Data test engineers use automation to ensure compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA, safeguard sensitive data, and enhance organizational security.

March 7, 2025

by Sandip Gami

· 4,255 Views · 4 Likes

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