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# [Some software development career truths](https://compiledev.com/some-software-development-career-truths?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

If you were to look around the Internet, maybe read some of the technology sites, or worse, browse YouTube. You would be forgiven for getting the impression that being a software developer is both cool and pretty easy. But that's a lie. Please don't ...

Apr 8, 2024 · 3 min read · compiledev.com  
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-   [#career](https://hashnode.com/tag/career)

## Written by

[Peter Witham](https://hashnode.com/@pwitham)

@pwitham · Texas, US

  
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Developer, Podcaster, Streamer Full-time engineering manager focused on mobile app development. In my downtime (do people still have that?) I make apps, games, Podcasts, and live stream it all.

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[Ted](https://hashnode.com/@turma)

[Apr 8, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/some-software-development-career-truths/661361fdf46097504155f7a3/comment/661430141f1ec3375e6c44f6)

I appreciate highlighting this side of the coin, it’s rarely done. All true, not for everyone.

[Peter Witham](https://hashnode.com/@pwitham)

[Apr 8, 2024](https://hashnode.com/posts/some-software-development-career-truths/661361fdf46097504155f7a3/comment/661430141f1ec3375e6c44f6#reply-66143674d813d8dd561d3cb0)

Thanks, [Ted](https://hashnode.com/@turma). I appreciate the support; I'm hoping not to put people off but to put the other side of the coin as you mentioned.