<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" standalone="yes"?><rss version="2.0" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom"><channel><title>Alexander Arians on JAVAPRO International</title><link>https://javapro-en.svenruppert.com/authors/alexander-arians/</link><description>Recent content in Alexander Arians on JAVAPRO International</description><generator>Hugo</generator><language>en-US</language><lastBuildDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:01 +0000</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://javapro-en.svenruppert.com/authors/alexander-arians/index.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title>Beyond Code: Skills for Your Next Career Step</title><link>https://javapro-en.svenruppert.com/beyond-code-skills-for-your-next-career-step/</link><pubDate>Tue, 15 Jul 2025 07:00:01 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://javapro-en.svenruppert.com/beyond-code-skills-for-your-next-career-step/</guid><description>&lt;p&gt;As developers, we&amp;rsquo;re accustomed to learning new frameworks and programming languages—we&amp;rsquo;re self-taught experts who leverage tutorials and online resources to expand our technical capabilities. But what happens when you reach that career plateau where coding skills alone aren&amp;rsquo;t enough to advance? After eight years as a developer, I found myself at this exact crossroads, with no clear path forward in my company. There were no defined roles like Staff Engineer, no clear expectations, and little support for continued growth beyond senior developer positions.&lt;/p&gt;</description></item><item><title>Engineering Metrics: Measuring What Matters</title><link>https://javapro-en.svenruppert.com/engineering-metrics-measuring-what-matters/</link><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:11:24 +0000</pubDate><guid>https://javapro-en.svenruppert.com/engineering-metrics-measuring-what-matters/</guid><description>In an age of data-driven engineering, metrics can serve as a powerful compass—if chosen wisely. This article takes a closer look at popular frameworks like DORA, SPACE, DevEx, and DX Core4, dissecting their strengths and limitations.</description></item></channel></rss>