Techcareer.net Community Bulletin: October 2024

Hello Techcareer.net Community!

In October, we experienced many exciting events and developments at Techcareer.net. Here are the highlights of the month:

Future Developers and Technology Leaders: Software Communities

One of the best investments a student can make for themselves in 2024 is to work on projects within their field to develop their skills. The most effective way to do this is through student communities. Although these communities often focus on a single area, a well-designed and well-managed community can provide development opportunities in many areas by creating departments within itself. Offering these opportunities not only to students who want to become developers but also to those aiming to progress in fields such as sales, marketing, project management, IT, and operations management is crucial for the sustainability of the community. At this point, the responsibility lies with you, the community manager.

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What is GPT-4? Everything You Need to Know About GPT-4

GPT-4 is a large-scale language model capable of generating natural language texts on various topics and tasks. It is a deep neural network that learns from large amounts of data and uses a technique called self-attention to generate text based on a given input. The AI model powered by deep neural networks has 1.8 trillion parameters. Additionally, it has a data set of approximately 1 petabyte consisting of web texts, books, news articles, social media posts, and code snippets.

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Game Development: The New Face of the Digital World

Game development has emerged as a rapidly growing field that has garnered significant attention in recent years. The increasing salaries and career opportunities for game developers have led many to pursue this path. Becoming a game developer involves several steps and the development of various skills. This article provides comprehensive information on the steps to take, the essential tools, and educational opportunities for those aiming to build a career in game development.

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Teknofest 2024: We Met Our Visitors in Adana!

Teknofest 2024: Adana took place at Adana Şakirpaşa Airport from October 2-6 and hosted 1,100,000 visitors. As Techcareer.net, we participated in this major event with our booth. Over five days, we had pleasant conversations with technology enthusiasts who visited our booth, exchanged ideas with university students about their communities, and caught their interest with the "Techcareer.net Game." Participants with the highest scores received gift cards. Throughout the event, we shared daily updates on our Instagram account, featuring our booth and visitors, to bring this excitement to our followers.

We Attended Work in Progress 2024 as the Main Sponsor!

On October 13, we participated in the Work in Progress event organized by Sabancı University IEEE as the main sponsor. At our booth, we engaged with students aspiring to careers in technology, and our Community Lead, Enes Evkuran, shared valuable insights during his session titled "Career in Technology." The presence of Istanbul Metropolitan Mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu on the same stage added significance to the event.

Developer Summit 2024: Techcareer.net as the Gold Sponsor!

We participated as a gold sponsor in Devnot's Developer Summit event with our Techcareer.net booth. We had productive conversations with participants interested in technology, especially senior candidates, discussing career opportunities, innovations in the industry, and developments in the software world. The event was highly beneficial for networking with experts and connecting with the software community.

• 16 University Communities Joined Us!
• We held 9 bootcamps and workshops! 
• Our Discord server reached 6,036 members. 
• We participated in 5 physical fair events. 
• We organized Data Science 101, Cyber Security 101, and C# Code Challenge bootcamps, exclusive to university communities.

The Application Deadline for the Artificial Intelligence: Concepts, Applications, and Ethics Bootcamp Is Approaching!

In this training that opens the doors to the world of artificial intelligence, you will explore the fundamental concepts, current applications, and ethical dimensions of AI. You'll experience how to use AI in real-world scenarios and take important steps toward becoming a responsible AI developer by understanding the importance of ethical principles.

Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the rapidly advancing world of AI!

Luxoft Parking Hackathon Applications Are Open!

In this month's Luxoft Parking Hackathon, participants are expected to develop creative algorithms based on autonomous driving technologies using C++ or Python. In this individual project, you will complete your algorithm within 8 hours and present it to the jury, showcasing your talents. The hackathon offers a 1-month hybrid/online internship opportunity at Luxoft, one of the world's leading technology firms. Additionally, you'll have the chance to receive mentorship from Luxoft's experienced teams to develop your projects and network with industry professionals.

FMSS Bilişim Android Development Bootcamp with Kotlin: Take Solid Steps in Software Development!

The Android Development Bootcamp with Kotlin, organized by FMSS Bilişim, awaits candidates looking to develop themselves in mobile software development. This hybrid model training will last 5 weeks, with 2 days of online and 1 day of face-to-face classes each week, providing a total of 40 hours of comprehensive training. Participants will not only master the Kotlin language but also gain the necessary technical skills in mobile application development. Throughout the training, project-based work will enhance their experience, and they will gain in-depth knowledge of application architecture, material design, and internet-based operations.

Should Software Developers Have Formal Education, or Can One Become a Self-Taught Developer? Is it possible to become a successful software developer without graduating from a university's Computer Engineering department? Eran Filiba and Ender Ahmet Yurt discuss this topic.

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