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Matteo Baccan

Matteo Baccan

Matteo Baccan is a professional software engineer and trainer with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. He has worked for several companies and organizations, dealing with design, development, testing, and management of web and desktop applications, using various languages and technologies. He is also a passionate computer science educator, author of numerous articles, books, and online courses aimed at all levels of expertise. He runs a website and a YouTube channel where he shares video tutorials, interviews, reviews, and programming tips. Active in open-source communities, he regularly participates in programming events and competitions. He defines himself as a "realistic dreamer" who...

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Matteo Baccan

Matteo Baccan is a professional software engineer and trainer with over 30 years of experience in the IT industry. He has worked for several companies and organizations, dealing with design, development, testing, and management of web and desktop applications, using various languages and technologies. He is also a passionate computer science educator, author of numerous articles, books, and online courses aimed at all levels of expertise. He runs a website and a YouTube channel where he shares video tutorials, interviews, reviews, and programming tips. Active in open-source communities, he regularly participates in programming events and competitions. He defines himself as a "realistic dreamer" who loves to experiment, innovate, and share his knowledge and passions, following the motto: "Never stop learning, because life never stops teaching."

Matteo Baccan
September 10, 2025
7 min read

The world of programming has changed and with it the way to become a programmer

I still remember the moment I decided to become a programmer: it was 1985, radios were playing “The Wild Boys” by Duran Duran, and I had to make an important choice: “Computer or scooter?”. At 14, it’s a difficult choice: on one hand you could realize what in your head is the natural evolution of… Read more

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The world of programming has changed and with it the way to become a programmer

Why Tech Startups Are Doomed to Die

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The strength of admitting you don’t know

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How to tell if you’ve got what it takes: let’s do a code review

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Losing a dev means losing a treasure

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From Junior to Senior Developer with ChatGPT

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A Higher Salary Alone Is Not Enough to Motivate Change

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Programmers as the New Mercenaries: The Evolution of Work in the IT Sector

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Adopting New Frameworks Could Jeopardize Your Project

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The “Hardcore” Attitude of Programmers

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How to Know You’ve Become a Senior Programmer

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The Myth of the Full Stack Developer: an Uncomfortable Reality

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Programmers who complete all tasks have not finished their workday

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Can You Become a Programmer After 40?

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