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# [4 Ways to Gain Developer Experience BEFORE You Land Your First Job](https://bytesofbree.hashnode.dev/4-ways-to-gain-developer-experience-before-you-land-your-first-job?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

At one point, we've all scrolled a job board for entry-level software engineering roles. I can almost guarantee you've also encountered listings for entry-level roles that require a year or two of experience. This brings the age-old question: how are...

Mar 8, 2023 · 4 min read · bytesofbree.hashnode.dev  
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## Written by

[Bree Hall](https://hashnode.com/@Bytesofbree)

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Developer Advocate | Frontend Engineer | Content Creator

Hey! I’m Bree and I’m a software engineer with a love for frontend web development. I'm currently working with React to create easy-to-use and beautiful web apps. I strive to make the technology industry more accessible to aspiring developers and engineers by creating content to share the mistakes I've made and lessons I've learned along my software engineering journey so far. I look forward to sharing my journey with you!

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[Eleftheria Batsou](https://hashnode.com/@eleftheriabatsou)

[Mar 9, 2023](https://hashnode.com/posts/4-ways-to-gain-developer-experience-before-you-land-your-first-job/6409060581d4927951f4282b/comment/64098dfa3e0c5ff6cf7f7294)

Great ideas [Bree Hall](https://hashnode.com/@Bytesofbree)!