Author: The Roaming Dev

I. Introduction With a massive community of developers, Laravel has many VS Code extensions that allow developers to leverage the power of Laravel. Laravel is the most popular PHP framework, built by Taylor Otwell and based on Symfony. This post covers my nine best visual studio code extensions for Laravel developers to explore in 2024 and improve their coding workflows. II. 9 Best VS Code Extensions For Laravel Developers #1: Laravel Blade Snippets The Laravel blade snippets extension adds syntax highlight support for Laravel Blade to your VS Code editor. Furthermore, it also has a set of triggers that, when typed, fetch…

I. Introduction According to WakaTime 2022 Programming Stats, Javascript was the second most popular language among developers, right behind its close relative Typescript. As a result, developers clocked over 6M programming hours most of which are fueled by useful some of these ten best VS Code extensions. II. 10 Best VS Code Extensions For Javascript Development #1: JavaScript (ES6) Code Snippets This I would say is among the must-have VS Code extensions for any Javascript developer out there. It comes loaded with lots of useful Javascript code snippets that adhere to ES6 syntax. On top of it all, these code…

I. Introduction In this blog post, I’ll show you how to run PHP in Visual Studio Code terminal using the CodeRunner extension. PHP is a widely-used programming language that is especially suited for web development. It is often used in conjunction with other technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to create dynamic and interactive websites. Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a popular choice for PHP development due to its powerful features and wide range of extensions. One of the most powerful features of VS Code is its in-built terminal that allows developers to execute shell commands right within their…

I. Introduction In this blog post, I’ll show you how to run Javascript Programs in Visual Studio Code terminal using the CodeRunner extension. We will use a Node Js code example, but this step-by-step applies to executing all other Javascript Frameworks’ code from the VS Code terminal. Currently, Javascript is the most popular programming language, with several known frameworks, including Node, Express, React, Vue, Svelte, and Inertia. Javascript is lightweight yet robust. Additionally, Javascript is easy to learn and therefore is very beginner friendly. Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a popular choice for Javascript development due to its powerful…

I. Introduction Visual Studio Code remains the top Integrated Development Environment(IDE) in the software developer ecosystem according to the latest Wakatime statistics for 2022. They estimate developers clocked about 25,253,521 hours on VS Code in 2022 an 8% increase from the previous year. This can be attributed to the vast list of useful vs code extensions compatible with VS Code. I personally switched from JetBrains IntelliJ to VS Code a few years back and it has remained my primary IDE since then. I and other developers love VS Code for several reasons including the fact that it’s free and built…

I. Introduction Is Software Engineering hard? This is one of the questions I get asked the most by both people interested in joining the field as well as friends and family. If you have the same question, then you have come to the right place. The answer you are looking for is Yes, Software Engineering is HARD but there’s a catch, and you will want to stick around to find out what it is. But what is software engineering you may ask? Software engineering is the process of designing, developing, testing, and maintaining software using a systematic and disciplined approach.…

I. Introduction Computer Science vs Software Engineering? Are you interested in a career in Computer Science or Software Engineering? Would you like some help differentiating the two? Do you need help deciding what to choose for your bachelor’s degree? Please don’t worry anymore; I will help you sort that out by the end of this article. Computer Science and Software Engineering are two fields that are often confused. However, several key differences between the two set them apart. This post will explore the definitions of computer science and software engineering and highlight their five key differences. II. Definition of Computer…

I. Introduction Remote software engineer jobs have been on the rise since 2020 when the pandemic had everyone working from home. Can software engineers work from home? Yes, more and more companies seem to agree. The future of remote software engineering jobs is also looking great with the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, predicting a 21% growth in software engineering jobs by 2028 making it the fastest-growing sector of the national job market. This blog post covers the 5 best remote job opportunities for software engineers in 2024 and includes median salary estimates from Glassdoor for software developers in the…

Introduction Software engineering is a constantly evolving field, with new technologies and trends emerging all the time. As a software engineer, it can be challenging to stay on top of all the latest developments and come up with new and innovative software engineering projects. This blog will look at seven different software engineering project ideas for web, mobile, backend, and front-end software engineers that they can implement and make some (or lots of) money. Whether you’re just starting your career and looking to perfect your coding skills or a seasoned software developer looking for a project to wow your employers,…

I. Introduction Can software engineers really work from home?One of the greatest perks of being a software engineer is the ability to work from home, or anywhere else in the world. As a software engineer, working remotely has always been one of the most attractive options when looking for my next job. The trend of remote work has been on the rise in the tech industry since 2020 with the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the United States, 4.7 million employees currently report working from home at least half of the time, and 70 % of full-time professionals work…