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Muneeb Hussain
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What They Don’t Tell You on LinkedIn about Software Engineering

The way we talk about writing code online is almost nothing like the reality of doing it. We like to post about our latest tech stack, the clean architecture we implemented, or the fancy new framework we’re experimenting with. But here’s the truth that most won’t admit: writing software is often a chaotic mess driven by non-technical nonsense.

In reality, most of us spend our days wrestling with vague requirements, patching up legacy code that should have been retired years ago, and making constant compromises to meet unrealistic deadlines. Management doesn’t care if the code is elegant; they care if it works right now—even if that means duct-taping a solution that we all know will break later.

You won’t see many engineers admitting that half their job is dealing with office politics, negotiating with stakeholders who change their minds every week, or doing “quick fixes” that become permanent hacks. But that’s the bitter truth of this industry: success isn’t just about technical skills; it’s about managing chaos, handling pressure, and getting things done—even when everything is a mess.

Happy coding!

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