What Happens When You Enter a URL into a Browser? Interview Question Answered by a Senior Software Engineer

When you’re preparing for a software engineering interview, one common question you might encounter is “What happens when you enter a URL into a browser and press enter?” In this article, we’ll provide an in-depth answer to this question as explained by a Senior Software Engineer. If you’re asked this question in an interview, the … Read more

Top 10 Websites any Software Engineer will Love

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With more and more talks about the “Big R” coming in 2023, it is crucial to stay current on emerging technologies and market trends in order to remain competitive in the employment market and advance your career as a software engineer. It might be difficult to stay on top of all the latest advancements and … Read more

5 web app projects for your programming portfolio

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For an entry level / junior developer, personal projects are often the holy grail when it comes to starting conversations with recruiters, hiring managers, and ultimately, scoring jobs. Project-based learning (or PBL) also happens to be one of the best, if not THE best way, to get familiar with new technologies, paradigms and approaches you … Read more

LinkedIn’s Top 15 Canadian Startups in 2021

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Since the beginning of the pandemic, software professionals in Canada are reevaluating their work arrangement. The software job market has and is still very much booming. Here is a list of 15 best Canadian startups, compiled by LinkedIn. Only companies that are < 7 years of age, > 50 employees, headquartered in Canada and privately … Read more

National Bank of Canada Acquires Majority Stake in Montreal Fintech Startup Flinks

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National Bank of Canada has invested $103 million in the Montreal-based fintech startup Flinks. The investment is intended to serve as capital for accelerating the expansion of the startup’s fintech activities throughout North America. Much of this expansion is intended to target a new customer base in the United States, with Flinks hoping to double … Read more

Station FinTech Montreal Accelerator Seeks Canadian Startups Developing Payment Technologies

Finance Montreal has launched a new accelerator program through its Station FinTech initiative and in cooperation with venture development firm Highline Beta. The Station FinTech Montreal Accelerator is seeking startups in FinTech and InsurTech from across Canada that are developing products and technologies for payments and transfers. First Cohort of New Accelerator Focused on Payment … Read more

Boast.ai to Expand Operations Canada Wide – With Half of All New Hires in Montreal

Software developer Boast.ai is expanding its existing operations across Canada With new positions to be established at their Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, and Vancouver offices. The company develops artificial intelligence and machine-learning-based systems to more efficiently and effectively prepare research and development tax credit claims. Montreal Chosen as Hotspot for AI Development The expansion will establish … Read more

Google to Launch Two New Startup Accelerator Programs for Canadian Businesses

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Tech giant Google is expanding access to their accelerator resources with two new accelerator programs for Canadian startups. These programs join two existing Google accelerator efforts in Canada, doubling the extent of the company’s efforts. While one of the new accelerators is an entirely new program, the other already exists in the United States and … Read more