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Remote Work Tools of the Remote Work Trade

Working from home is no longer a business decision or a lifestyle choice. During the biggest public health crisis in a century, it’s a necessity: not to save time or money, but to save lives.

In this article, Toptal Technical Editor Nermin Hajdarbegovic introduces newcomers to essential tools used by remote workers.

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Nermin Hajdarbegovic

Nermin Hajdarbegovic

A veteran tech writer, Nermin helped create online publications covering everything from the semiconductor industry to cryptocurrencies.

Blockchain, IoT, and the Future of Transportation: Understanding the Motoro Coin

Open-source, IoT, and Ethereum smart contracts work together with a new utility coin to make transportation more accessible and reduce vehicle waste. In this article, Toptal Freelance Ethereum Developer Michał Mikolajczyk explains the motivations and methodology behind his startup’s latest initiative.

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Michal Mikolajczyk

Michal Mikolajczyk

Founder/CEO of a blockchain IoT startup and community leader for Toptal Warsaw, Michal has a wide range of full-stack experience.

Broad vs. Narrow Skillsets: Software Engineering Skills Demystified

In this article, Toptal Freelance Software Engineer Tiberius Florea outlines the difference between deep and broad skillsets and explains why broadening your skillset may further your career.

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Tiberius Florea

Tiberius Florea

Tiberius is an award-winning full-stack developer who has worked for Google. He also interned at Facebook and Microsoft.

The Developer Resume Is Dead: Long Live the Portfolio

Have you been googling articles on how to build an outstanding developer resume? Stop right now. It’s a waste of time! Cover letter? That’s a waste as well.

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Flavio Pezzini

Flavio Pezzini

Flavio is a senior Java developer and a team leader. He’s worked on complex projects for multiple high-profile clients.

Common Mistakes in Client Communication: How to Not Frustrate Your Client

This article will help you identify and address various communication issues that can plague off-site professionals. Whether you’re a full-stack developer, a UI designer, or a content creator, these easy to memorize tips will help you hone your communication skills.

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Andreza Cristina da Silva

Andreza Cristina da Silva

Andreza, a former fellow at CERN, has worked at different stages & on different types of software projects. Lately, she focuses on iOS apps.

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Time Management Secrets of an Efficient Engineer

Freelancers work flexible hours, but this convenience comes at a price: They have to manage their time better than on-site professionals. However, it also means they’re free to optimize their routine and achieve exceptional efficiency.

In this post, software engineer Dmitry Ryazantsev will guide you through the ins and outs of personal time management, leaving little to chance. What good are great rates if you waste hours each week?

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Dmitry Ryazantsev

Dmitry Ryazantsev

Dmitry’s Android dev experience includes work on the Yandex browser (10M+ installs) and creating his own game, which has 250,000 installs.

The Zen of devRant

Let’s face it: Sometimes you just need to rant. Fortunately, there’s an app for that. It’s called devRant, and it’s the place for developers to vent about clients from hell, non-technical friends and family, and clueless recruiters.

In this roundup, devRant Co-Founder David Fox shares his favorite collection of rants since launching. Some will make you laugh. Others will make you laugh so hard you cry. And just about all of them will make you empathize with the author.

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David Fox

David Fox

David is an experienced Web Developer and Big Data Engineer specializing in building big data solutions with graph databases and Hadoop.

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Gabriel Courtemanche

Gabriel is a highly efficient and reliable professional who possesses a broad skill set for web application development. He's been working on a range of products and clients—from working on scalability problems in production engineering teams at Shopify and Autodesk to launching new applications for startups. Most of his work consists of leading technical teams, by creating an easy development environment, fixing technical debts, providing best practices code examples, and mentoring devs.
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