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I agree with you, but would argue that this doesn't rise above experience, this shows experience. The value of having shipped something, maybe even supported it
by runeb 8y ago
I agree with you, but would argue that this doesn't rise above experience, this shows experience. The value of having shipped something, maybe even supported it and maintained it is invaluable experience as a software developer, and not something taught at school, at least not my university.
- drawkbox 8y ago> doesn't rise above experience, this shows experience. Experience is highly valuable but concrete examples of that which are done individually or completely self propelled, that is the way to be. Creating/shipping/projects to show does demonstrate experience and skills. There can be people that have experience that can't ship, but if you created/projects/shipped and have less experience it truly demonstrates that you do have experience enough to be worthwhile and improve the place you are going to. I'd argue even when I have had to interview or been on the hiring side, showing projects beats experience and education, it can also make interviews focused on your projects and what you bring rather than just whiteboard and talking about what you have done. For instance when I went into gaming I had multiple games made for every place I was aiming for, i.e. a racing game at a racing game company, promotional games at advertising/promotional jobs, and networking/multiplayer shooters/online for more hardcore gaming on console and mobile. Ultimately projects are the only way to get clients as a freelancer/small business pitching to clients, so that also works when going for full time employment and jobs.