Python is considered one of the best languages for fledgling coders to learn as an introduction to programming. On top of that, according to Stack Overflow’s 2017 Developer Survey, Python is the “most wanted” language by developers this year—meaning it’s the language developers most want to use in 2017. It also made the list of best-paying technologies in the US and worldwide.

Why should developers care about building a social media presence? Whether it’s maintaining a blog, updating a personal website, tweeting, starting a podcast or more, there are many upsides to creating a digital footprint. Namely, it can help developers convey their personal brand and reputation and help them stand out to recruiters and hiring managers.

Between online coding bootcamps, blogs, question forums, and more, there are many different types of resources new developers can turn to as they get started. Even so, nothing quite replaces the experience and convenience of cracking open a top-rated book on development. Reference books, histories, biographies, and others all have a place on a new developer’s bookshelf and serve the purpose of offering instruction, wisdom, and advice.

Everyone knows what entrepreneurship means, but another term has emerged to embody a similar spirit with a different execution: Intrapreneurship. An intrapreneur is an individual who thinks and acts entrepreneurially at their present job. Without leaving to start their own business, this person is effecting change in their company through new projects and initiatives that drive growth and innovation for the betterment of the individual, the team, and the company at large.

As businesses increasingly move their focus to mobile, hiring managers are actively recruiting for talented iOS and Android developers. These roles are becoming more important than ever as interest in apps rises each year, with total downloads hitting 90 billion in 2016. As a result, mobile developers are among the highest in demand of all developer job roles in 2017, after cloud/back-end developers.