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Alex Buaiscia - From Humanistic Studies, Journalism, and Desktop Support to a Fullstack Developer

In this episode of the Mycelium Network podcast, Schalk Neethling interviews Alex Buaiscia, a full-stack developer at Moravio. Alex talks about his journey from humanistic studies and journalism to desktop support and becoming a full-stack developer. Alex emphasizes the importance of persistence, getting feedback after an interview, and soft skills for career growth. He also discusses his approach to writing tests using React testing library, the importance of project planning, and the significance of work-life balance and taking time to be still.

Alex also shares his experience dealing with the mental health impact of shift work and how he found opportunity through sharing his work in the open. Finally, Alex offers advice for early-stage developers and shares what he learned about meditation and dealing with challenges.

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