Video Weekend #65. We find out why Java is better than Python, study “real” Agile, hear about the probationary period for juniors and correct an incorrectly written resume

Why did I choose JAVA language

When thinking about which programming language to choose to learn, many beginners are faced with the choice between two popular languages ​​- Java and Python. This is exactly what the creator of this video once thought. As you already understood from the title of the video, he chose Java, which he doesn’t regret at all. The video you will see lists the main selection criteria and advantages of the Java language compared to Python and other programming languages.

Agile practices for programmers

What is more effective in development - Agile or Scrum? How to understand whether your Agile is real or an imitation? What benefits can developers expect when switching to Agile? You will learn about all this and much more by watching the latest video from the GDG St Petersburg YouTube channel. The video will help you to competently understand various development methods, know their advantages and disadvantages. Two speakers participated in the stream about Agile and Scrum: Marina Arefieva and Denis Bylinin. Please note that at the beginning of the video there are slight problems with the sound, so it is better to start watching immediately from the second minute.

Junior and probationary period at first job

How should a junior developer behave at his first job? Should I worry and are these fears justified? The author of the About IT YouTube channel shares his experience of his first job as a beginning developer. The video is dedicated to soft skills, the ability to adapt to a team and other useful tips for a beginner. You may already be familiar with some of the recommendations listed, but there are also some that you will probably learn about for the first time!

Employers don't respond to resumes? Looking for errors!

Regularly applying for vacancies and sending dozens of resumes is by no means a guarantee that you will definitely be called for an interview. Especially if you wrote your resume incorrectly or made any serious mistakes in it. How to avoid such a scenario and wait for calls from potential employers? QA Engineer Vasily Stolts shared his opinion on this matter. In his video, the author paid special attention to recommendations for juniors.