Learn the steps to build a successful developer brand and gain some advantages to attain financial freedom.

Become an Effective Engineering Manager

This module details different developer-centric marketing and skill ideas that can help in different fields of software development. It focuses on two important parts, each concentrating on a different aspect of our life as software developers, pushing us out of the traditional developer status and unlocking potential that transcends that of ordinary developers. After this module, we'll be able to write a more effective resume and present ourselves to recruiters.

Build a Successful Developer Brand

## Finding a suitable niche

How does one find a suitable niche? Is there a technique for selecting an area of specialization? Is there such a thing as a calling in tech?

There is no fixed rule or technique for choosing a niche in software development. In this lesson, though, we will highlight a few guidelines and methods gleaned from extensive experience in the tech industry.

There are many specialization areas for software
developers. There are language specialties, platform
specialties, specialties in methodology, and specific
technologies or frameworks. However, one of the first things you should figure out is
what kind of software development you want to do. 

This may be difficult to figure out, but the following questions can help:


* Do you want to work on the front end of
applications, creating and programming user
interfaces and designs (i.e., what users see, UI)?
* Do you want to work on the middleware of
applications, implementing business rules and
logic?
* Do you want to work on an application’s back-end, working with databases, design, and APIs?


# Finding a suitable niche

How does one find a suitable niche? Is there a technique for selecting an area of specialization? Is there such a thing as a calling in tech?

There is no fixed rule or technique for choosing a niche in software development. In this lesson, though, we will highlight a few guidelines and methods gleaned from extensive experience in the tech industry.

Learn how to pick your niche in the technology industry.

Successful Developer Brand

Conclusion

Picking a Niche

Finding a suitable niche