Calling all CS grads! It’s time to celebrate the grind, the growth, and the endless debugging that got you here.
From the best tools to boost your productivity to the tips that’ll help you thrive in your career. We’ve got you covered. We know a little fun is just as important as a solid IDE, so we’ve got an exclusive quiz at the end where you might just win some epic gear! Get ready to conquer your coding journey with a smile! Keep reading, check out the survival checklist, and join the quiz for your chance to win!
CS Grad Survival Checklist: "I'm a Real Developer Now"
Must-Have Software & Tools
VS Code
Choose wisely, or prepare for developer wars.
GitHub Copilot
I am not copying Stack Overflow answers, I am optimizing workflow.
Linux
Because real developers don’t use Windows.
Docker
You won’t understand it, but you’ll pretend you do.
Zsh + Oh My Zsh
Because the default terminal is so last decade.
Trello/ Notion
To pretend you’re organized while procrastinating.
CS Grad Life Wisdom
Learn to say “It depends.”
The ultimate senior developer response.
Let me Google that for you
Exists for a reason.
Side project > Certification
A GitHub portfolio speaks louder than a Udemy certificate.
Burnout is real
Debug your life, not just your code.
Imposter syndrome is normal
Every dev thinks they’re faking it. You’re not alone.
Write the document
Future you will thank you.
Essential Gears for Productivity & Eye Comfort
Mechanical Keyboard
Makes every keystroke sound 10 times more powerful
Ergonomic Chair
Save your spine before you start looking like a question mark.
Standing Desk
So you can feel like you're active while debugging the same issue for 3 hours.
Programming Monitor
Alright, I’m trying to sell you a monitor, but hear me out: TÜV-certified low blue light, crisp text clarity, and less eye strain so you can grind the code without going blind. The only "dark mode" you want is in your IDE and BenQ RD monitor’s Coding Mode, not your vision. With single-cable USB-C connectivity and extra vertical space from its coder-friendly aspect ratio, the RD delivers both clarity and productivity.
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Love in the Codes
Challenge ended: Feb 2024
🥇9. Whispers of Affection
Language: Python
🥈21. If love was an object
Language: Python
🥉13. Love is life
Language: Python
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1. while True: Love ()
Language: Python
2. How Do I Love Thee?
Language: Python
3. A love story compiled in Python
Language: Python
4. My Simple World
Language: R
5. Commitment Issues
Language: PHP
6. Kiss and Make Up
Language: C++
7. Endless Love_A Code of the Heart
Language: Python
8. Oh how I love thee....
Language: C++
10. Searching for the Heart of Life
Language: Python
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11. "I like give me your WeChat ;)"
Language: JavaScript
12. "I will keep on liking you until you don’t need me to like you anymore"
Language: JavaScript
14. 520
Language: C++
15. Chromatic Embrace
Language: Python
16. The House That Love Built
Language: JavaScript
17. Object-Oriented Love Life
Language: C++
18. Universal love
Language: Python
19. "Manipulating the strings of my heart"
Language: Python
20. V:alentinesDay
Language:
22. In the algorithm lies the rhythm of love
Language: Scala
23. Together forever
Language: PHP
24. Together Always
Language: Java
25. To String personILove
Language: Java
26. It’s a promise
Language:
27. I hope to be where your love points
Language: C++
28. Different Love and Languages
Language:
29. Heart Status
Language: Python
