How to Become a Software Engineer

Plus: Why Not to Specialize in LLM Dev; A Look at eBPF [View in Browser]( NOV 02 ITPro Today [ITPro Today]( Top Story [How to Become a Software Engineer: Job, Salary, Skills, and Requirements]( Christopher Tozzi This guide will teach you everything you need to know about becoming a software engineer, including the skills and experience required and how much you can expect to earn. Headlines [Biden Signs Sweeping Executive Order Regulating Artificial Intelligence]( Bloomberg News The order will have a broad impact on companies developing AI tools, including Microsoft, Amazon, and Google.   [AI Powers Growth of Big 3 Public Cloud Providers]( Sean Michael Kerner Even with the current economic challenges, Amazon, Google, and Microsoft are optimistic, thanks in no small part to the power of generative AI. Spotlight [Should You Specialize in LLM Development? Probably Not]( Christopher Tozzi While there has been an increase in demand for developers with large language model skills, here are two reasons why you shouldn't become an LLM developer. Case Study [How a Financial Services Firm Transformed Its Fraud Detection System]( Karen D. Schwartz Financial institutions must modernize their fraud detection systems as cybercriminals change their tactics. Learn about the overhaul of one such system at CNG Holdings. Observability [When Not to Use eBPF for Observability and Security]( Christopher Tozzi eBPF is a powerful technology for observing and securing Linux environments. However, it does have limitations and drawbacks. In Case You Missed It [Eve Logunova-Parker Details Agile’s Role in the Age of IT Automation]( Brandon Taylor Agile methodology remains relevant in modern IT and must adapt and coexist with evolving IT practices while preserving its core values.    [How To Find a File’s Path in PowerShell]( Brien Posey These methods ensure that your PowerShell scripts can run consistently on different computers, even when the file locations are unknown or may vary from one system to another. Trends [GPU-as-a-Service: What IT Pros Need to Know]( Christopher Tozzi Here's how GPU-as-a-service — a cloud computing offering that provides servers with GPUs on demand — works and when should consider using a GPUaaS offering. [Manage Subscriptions]( You are subscribed to this newsletter as {EMAIL} Questions or problems? Contact [Customer Service](/cdn-cgi/l/email-protection#7a3f171b1316290f0a0a15080e3a13141c1508171b5419151745090f18101f190e47332e2a0815) ITPro | Informa | 605 Third Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10158 | [Privacy Policy]( © 2022, Informa USA, Inc., All Rights Reserved.