What's a common misconception about your industry or field?

I don't know any as such misconception about 'my' industry but then again, I don't the field as well! 🤔

that you can be profitable with existing business model 😂

People often think my industry is glamorous, but it involves a lot of hard work and long hours behind the scenes.

Code Ninjas vs. Team Players? There's a stereotype of programmers as solitary code wizards, but successful software development is highly collaborative. We work in teams, brainstorm ideas, and explain complex concepts to each other. Communication and teamwork are just as important as coding skills.

That UX is all about making things look pretty. Good UX design is really about understanding user needs, psychology, and behavior to create intuitive, efficient experiences that help people accomplish their goals. Aesthetics are important but secondary to usability and functionality.

That coding is just sitting in front of a computer all day. In reality, software engineering involves a ton of collaboration, brainstorming, problem-solving, and creativity. The best engineers are great communicators who can break down complex ideas, not just churn out lines of code solo.

A common misconception about my field is that it’s all about coding. In truth, a lot of it involves planning, design, and collaboration.

There’s a belief that my industry is stagnant, but it’s constantly evolving with new technologies and methodologies.

People often think my field is only about numbers and data, but storytelling and visualization are just as important.