The latest articles on DEV Community by Christopher Ellingsen (@gentleman). https://dev.to/gentleman https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4058070%2F69e34b83-2d70-4035-b675-64b7112998cc.png https://dev.to/gentleman en Christopher Ellingsen Sat, 08 Aug 2026 23:03:46 +0000 https://dev.to/gentleman/us-based-software-engineer-partner-for-remote-technology-venture-4f05 https://dev.to/gentleman/us-based-software-engineer-partner-for-remote-technology-venture-4f05 <p>We are seeking a U.S.-based software engineer to collaborate on a technology venture involving remote software development opportunities and long-term business growth.</p> <p>The ideal partner is a skilled software developer with professional experience, strong communication abilities, and familiarity with modern software engineering practices. This collaboration is intended for someone interested in building a mutually beneficial professional relationship and exploring opportunities in the U.S. technology market.</p> <p>Responsibilities:</p> <ul> <li>Collaborate on identifying and pursuing suitable software engineering opportunities.</li> <li>Participate professionally in technical discussions, interviews, and project evaluations when representing your own skills and experience.</li> </ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>Must currently reside in the United States.</li> <li>Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.</li> <li>Strong software development background with relevant technical skills.</li> <li>Experience with technical interviews, coding assessments, or professional software projects is preferred.</li> <li>Reliable communication and a commitment to a long-term partnership.</li> </ul> <p>Compensation:<br> This is a partnership opportunity with a profit-sharing arrangement to be discussed and agreed upon based on responsibilities, contributions, and mutual expectations.</p> <p>If you are interested in building a professional collaboration and exploring a long-term opportunity, please join in here: <br> <a href="https://join.slack.com/t/together-h1q4149/shared_invite/zt-45n6rseoi-pwOO5THo2PUWduAkkqcpEQ" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://join.slack.com/t/together-h1q4149/shared_invite/zt-45n6rseoi-pwOO5THo2PUWduAkkqcpEQ</a></p> Christopher Ellingsen Sat, 01 Aug 2026 14:56:00 +0000 https://dev.to/gentleman/what-programming-skill-is-the-most-valuable-but-hardest-to-learn-56nl https://dev.to/gentleman/what-programming-skill-is-the-most-valuable-but-hardest-to-learn-56nl <p>Software development requires many different skills, but some are difficult to master because they involve experience, judgment, and problem-solving rather than memorization.</p> <p>What programming skill do you think provides the most value but takes the longest time to develop?</p> learning programming softwaredevelopment