A Day in the Life of a Software Engineer in London

Hi everyone, Nelson here
Watch me working as a software engineer in London. I really enjoy what I do and I want to share my working day with you.
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[@vineethmenon5546]

A day in a life of a coder without gym...extravagant breakfast....buffet and friday night party. Thanks for making us feel normal :D

[@bahenbihen]

I'm no software engineer, but I was starting to get pissed watching such videos. This one is a pleasant exception

[@marv8360]

The gym isn't normal?

[@mikeb4471]

Go to the gym boys! You will be grateful in the future 😬

[@Gripengamer]

@@mikeb4471 This! Coding for 8-9 hours a day is bad for your health, even worse if you dont gym or similar.

[@alessandrocappiello112]

no one should spend that much time in front of a pc without exercising tbh

[@antiquarian1773]

Love how friendly and open everyone is . Seems like a nice work environment.

[@user-rl5pb5un2f]

Helpline📲📥⬆️ Questions can come in⬆️

[@ianpaul0520]

It feels like it's a healthy workspace.

[@syedmohammadaanasfarukh890]

It's like a fairytale. So pretty man😭😭😭

[@abhirajarora7631]

London baby!

[@tatsumaki9397]

This is exactly what I want in engineering. A lot of human interaction. I think we all can agree on we’ll get burnt out faster just doing this ourselves.

[@beastyshout]

The perks of working in a small company. Avoid large organizations like the plaque if you value your mental health.

[@polikesa]

@@beastyshout And how is the female to male ratio? 😁 I see myself or any other male sleeping with a coworker and is it against the rules to have a relationship with a coworker?

[@desmond2640]

@@beastyshout Didn’t he say he works at UBS? Not exactly a small company

[@dangerfox1776]

@@polikesa you're gross. You're there to work not pickup chicks. This is why we have poor diversity in STEM, women can't just go to work without some creeper trying to get with them...

[@user-rl5pb5un2f]

Helpline📲📥⬆️ Questions can come in⬆️

[@jsz2772]

Respect for all of your work but when i saw jummah part i was happy masAllah my brother !

[@amigoscode]

brk ahki

[@makprodplus9808]

Respect brother,please can you send me en private java language configuration .

[@fifi78962]

MashaAllah, that made soo happy aswell. May Allah provide barakah in your life, Ameen

[@loadedpipe1311]

Salam alaikum akhi

[@Isa_345]

Same

[@schnioula]

Wait! A religious, smart, handsome brother who is into software engineering? Wow. Ma sha Allah

[@amigoscode]

JZK 😉

[@mohammedehtesham2661]

May Allah send him and all of us to jannah al firdous

[@hamzasaeed84]

Yeah I'm like wow ma shaAllah

[@urmom-yv7ps]

IKR:D

[@zizizf]

he is an inspiration tbh

[@tumim8271]

I felt like im there with you. just started a Job from Regional tech to Manual software testing and currently watching your videos self studying to be a Automated Tester. Step by step im getting there. Thanks Nelson.

[@ridwangiwa]

Alhamdhullillah nice to see a brother as a software Engineer. With such a genuine vlog .

[@dapdizzy]

A rare video that of the type that I see a real man do his thing, focused on his work, has a style, I seem to enjoy it. Thanks a lot!

[@amigoscode]

You welcome bro

[@eptehal1]

i like how he included him asking his colleagues, as someone who is new to the corporate world this has inspired me to ask and still be confident with my skills and abilities. Thanks bro!

[@magentarae]

Love how your colleagues are supportive.. love this!

[@jenniferruiz2762]

One of my dreams is to work in London as a software engineer thank you for this video, it’s a motivation ❤️

[@person8203]

thought it was going to be 10 minutes of searching stack overflow

[@bodisimus281]

person8203 too relatable

[@asandax6]

that's too common so it's boring to show in a video

[@josealzate8270]

i feel u bro hahahaha

[@shadowbanned3136]

14mins of my code doesn't work and then figuring out it was that setting you turned on a few weeks ago because you were curious about what it does.

[@nitrocrot]

lol... this comment made my dayyy

[@tobiburrahman7572]

MashaAllah! Great job brother! I'm a software engineer myself and practise my deen to the best of my ability and you have inspired me more! Thanks for this. May Allah reward you. :) Also subscribed definitely!

[@amigoscode]

JZKL ahki we need to push one another to follow the steps of Mohammad (PBUH). May Allah reward you too. Salam Walaikum

[@tobiburrahman7572]

@@amigoscode 100% we should! Walaikum assalam akhi :)

[@techsummitglobal]

Brilliant!

[@Muwahid999]

@@amigoscode اَلسَّلَامُ عَلَيْكُم‎ This channel video randomly came in my feed Ma sha Allah.. Subscribed , the moment i realised you're one of our brothers... May Allah grant you success in this world and hereafter..

[@HT-ye3py]

@@amigoscode Esselamü Aleyküm Sir, I also try to practise my deen to the best, I just wonder do you shake hands with women if you don't shake hands how do you explain this behaviour to them? I mean it's hard to do this even in Turkey.. just need some help and motivation.

[@argl1995]

You are a gem Nelson. So much talent. I love your respect for the religion and your soft nature 🙂

[@alivsawel4702]

best day in a life video i have ever seen, as CS student i can't wait to start. I like that you are showing the human interaction as well.

[@xGeminiLovex]

It’s great to see someone from London making these videos, we need more people like you. 👍🏿

[@amigoscode]

Thank you. More are coming ...

[@danielrafique]

Good to see more of us writing software for a living 👊🏿

[@amigoscode]

👊🏿

[@farrukhzeb7750]

Really love the environment and Ma Shaa Allah brother keep praying most people prioritize work over Salah, more power to you 👍

[@rachid5386]

I am software engineer also, but I work in france. When I saw that you can to pray in your work, I laughed with sadness because in France its an unrealistic dream... Hope I can visit you someday inchaAllah. I m already going to London but if I could meet craftsman developers there it would be better

[@samirazz]

Me too as software engineer en moslim also, I had never a problem to pray at work or going to mosk and then come back to work. You can come here in the Netherlands or move to Belguim.

[@issiewizzie]

nice to see London software engineer instead of our usual American cousins

[@amigoscode]

hahahah you are funny

[@amasha88]

Your colleagues are SO SO SO polite and friendly. Exactly the opposite than the Israeli 🇮🇱 colleagues here, they are nightmares to work with 😔😔 Super rude super arrogant and some are raciest specially to Arabs 🙁

[@issiewizzie]

お拖把茶 If that’s the case that’s sad. You would think those prosecuted against during the Second World War would be more accommodating

[@a.y.greyson9264]

@@amasha88 Well, that's sad. Hope you find a better place to work.

[@bdkamil95]

@@a.y.greyson9264 just check other comments. that man posts this propaganda everywhere. shame... those guys can't stand temptation to agitate people and cause quarrels

[@nothingiseverperfect]

really love how you talked about what you do and even showed u working and stuff instead of just like eating for have the video like a lot of the software engineering videos - was also really nice how u showed the other stuff u do during work like praying and such - really nice vid :]

[@amigoscode]

Thanks really appreciate you comment

[@3ouri]

Wow brother, an amazing piece of art showing too much people interactions in a daily life. Thank you so much, as somehow you lifted my spirt really high with this one

[@kistvan]

Hey Nelson Thanks for your good vibes. It really helps me when I have a shity day at work. KUTGW!

[@Someonelowkey]

Asalamualikum brother, beautiful to see a brother not hold back on their youtube videos on their religion. I really appreciate you including your prayer and showing people how beautiful Islam is. Salamu alkiumu brother

[@rionacko748]

yes man, so proud of amigoscode

[@wolfpac550]

I’m a Software engineer and watching this was so therapeutic. Thanks for sharing 👍🏾🙏🏾👊🏾

[@amigoscode]

Hahaha thanks bro

[@mrolowu1]

Exactly ❗ 💯 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥 🔥

[@nisvids8549]

You're an inspiration brother. Your tech videos are great too. Wish you the very best.

[@wonglee9738]

I pray whoever reads this will be successful, keep fighting for success, them rich stay rich by spending like the poor and investing why the poor stay poor be spending like the rich yet not investing, Roar!! Invest, earn and be successful.

[@robertharton6237]

If you want to be successful have the mindset of the rich spend less and invest more don't give up your dreams..

[@fastlinkdeliverycompany6402]

@@robertharton6237 yes that true.

[@fastlinkdeliverycompany6402]

Impressive, I realized that the secret to making a million is saving for a better investment.. I always tell myself you don’t need that new Aston Martin or that vacation in Hawaii just yet and that mindset helps me make more money investing.

[@robertharton6237]

@@fastlinkdeliverycompany6402 yes it really true to save for a better Investment.

[@wonglee9738]

You’re right investing now should be at the top of wise individuals list because in few years you'll be ecstatic with the decision you made now

[@freemanwest]

Dude your working environment is just perfect!

[@vitalikdrapak77]

11:06 when your code doesn’t work

[@amigoscode]

hahahaha

[@mshahzad6425]

that goos idea for solutions

[@mazouakh]

Pray to God that it works 🤲🏼 I'm dead 😂😂 best comment brother

[@naingtanba6819]

Gold 🤣🤣🤣

[@infoseppd1023]

فعلا هههه

[@vinalkumar6934]

I love how chill everyone is at work. Great video.. somehow I felt relaxed

[@nate4263]

Thank you for this video gave me a good insight of day in a life of a software developer which is a career I have been considering to go into.

[@paki698]

Its a proud moment for us that a muslim software engineer is working in England....keep it up bro... May allah bless you...❤❤

[@abhirajarora7631]

I am sure he is not the only one the fits that criteria.

[@theoriginaltoadnz]

Great video. Interesting to observe the social atmosphere there. Still, i'm glad software development is a hobby for me as i'd rather be with a spanner in amongst the oily, noisy machines in the factory here. Don't think i could deal too well with the close daily interactions would probably blow a fuse haha. Cheers for the vid man :)

[@SandrMusicTV]

This working environment has a certain vibe and emits positive energy. Everyone is friendly too. That's good!!

[@daianeassen1768]

Lovely Nelson, congratulations. I just found your channel, this video in particular made smile a lot.

[@drip3889]

This video makes me happy as a student in computer science, I would love to do what u do for a living everyday Plus I’m a Muslim too so more points

[@hakimabounama3857]

Me too

[@THEMRblackboy7thst]

why do you have always to bring religion? Who cares if you are a muslim. Good for you.

[@cheeryboy05]

@@THEMRblackboy7thst Because we enjoy seeing the successfull muslim brothers around the world. There is nothing wrong with it.

[@THEMRblackboy7thst]

@@cheeryboy05 dont you enjoy seeing all the successfull people around the world?

[@cheeryboy05]

@@THEMRblackboy7thst I do?

[@d4mark114]

Parabéns, poxa muito legal o dia a dia e a interação do pessoal no seu trabalho!. Show 👌

[@TinyMaths]

I'm a ways off from being a software engineer but, that was such a lovely production man. You tell in interesting story with the camera and the other parts of your production. Even made me feel a bit of nostalgia for central London, since I haven't been there much since the pandemic started. Nice vid.

[@magekezen1697]

Nice to see you bro.It was pleasure to watch your day.

[@aliounegueye846]

So this is the "other" side of London :)! The real side might I add. Salaam to you brotha, excellent content and more success to you.

[@amigoscode]

walaikum assalam rahmatullahi barakatuh

[@Smile-to2ii]

@@amigoscode how can I contact you? Please let me know.

[@edkure]

Held my breath when you entered your work area! For us, it’s against the rules; we are in the techie though! Well done for a rounded live video 👍🏾

[@erubakingsley6064]

Thank you man, Nelson. You're really good

[@fredericktiku514]

I am so happy watching this,you inspired me.keep it bro.

[@maksympt1]

Okay, so Software engineer: - speaking to different people about random stuff - having a laugh - eating and drinking - praying - playing ping pong - looking at your computer with smart face Got it.

[@amigoscode]

anything else?

[@Enidub]

Considering he works for a bank, I appreciate the fact that he was able to give some snippet of work life. Not a lot of people have insight into the day-to-day, and may get the wrong idea about atories they hear. Also, big up for his colleagues being so open to taking part.

[@Jennifer-uh8th]

Lmao, right? XD

[@estebanpitou7917]

Soft skills - emotional intelligence, getting on with colleagues etc.

[@shaunmc013]

retsmod he doesn’t work for a bank they wouldn’t let him film this. He said Starling not Sterling. But this video is dope..

[@shane6571]

Your colleagues seem like really cool people, i hope my future colleagues are like that

[@adilkhanabdrashov7507]

So glad for you, Akhi!!!

[@hamidwafa4493]

Tnx buddy it was nice video from indoors & outdoors of your company. I love coding so much and I am the beginner of coding. I am committed to myself to be a Software Dev or Software Engineer, literally I enjoy coding. Keep coding !

[@Dubov1933]

That’s a lot of human interaction

[@shahabshahid4260]

this was posted in january 2020 no one was talking about corona back then

[@rileysdimension7843]

Way too much,,so unrealistic

[@jonathan-3008]

Im thinking of being a programmer do i have to interact this much or can i just code all day

[@funnypilgo]

@@jonathan-3008 yes, except you wanna do your own business you will have to interact with people more than in almost every other job field, you will have presentations, morning meetings about progress, sharing your thoughts and supervisors watching your work as it hits the deadlines etc. and trust me, its better this way as you realize coding is incredibly boring and a very tedious, stressful process

[@Unknown-si8yx]

@@jonathan-3008most jobs require human interaction and working together in a team. You can't just code all day.

[@kashififtikhar571]

Keep Offering Prayers. Allah Bless You.

[@CharlesSmall]

You inspire me alot, Thanks for the videos, I lean every day more and more,

[@abovethestars1519]

the diversity and friendly interactions in this video was beautiful to see!

[@thekindjay5029]

I'm 14 and I just need 1 more year to start with programming(I'm in 9th grade right now), even tho this is software engineer is always good to watch beacuse it makes me feel less worried about learning tech, I know it will be hard but if i really want i will have to work harder than ever. I'm starting with HTML and css beacuse I'm thinking of making an website where people can share their experience with something, it's kinda like I diary but public so it can help other people. I want to make it "futuristic" not like quora, reddit, etc.. I wanna make it my way and in a modern way, thank you for sharing this, might aswell check your website. stay safe yall

[@sfansari007]

Assalamulaikum Bro, I fell so good when i heard that salam . May Allah give you more. I'm also a developer(front-end) but not as good as you. Any programming tips would be really appreciated

[@officialpng]

Wah orang indo juga nih

[@dardanillyr3989]

Have you become better?

[@uzoafrica8469]

Thanks Amigoscode, am always learning from your videos...

[@damiletmalagon4216]

thanks men, you are a great inspiration to people from lationamerica like me, i hope someday live that dream.

[@salmanabdi7614]

Am a third year in computer science and i wanna be you 👊🏾👊🏾💯 SALAM BROTHER u inspired me

[@amigoscode]

You too you inspire me

[@salmanabdi7614]

Amigoscode 多么美好的生活

[@mshahzad6425]

@@amigoscode you also inspired me. me will be in dabai software house

[@sidramazhar4281]

Am also a software engineer from Pakistan

[@asmrvdx822]

@@mshahzad6425 which City

[@HamzaKhan-ho4jw]

Alhamdo llillah how good iy really manages for prayer..i am too final year student of software engineering being an android developer...lub from Pakistan

[@amigoscode]

ِبارك الله فيك

[@hassankamel8209]

Where r u now ?

[@itcloudguy]

Thank you very much for this video. It`s very motivating and uplifting. No teeth cleaning on the morning, no too much food, no gym. I see almost only an engineer`s work in process. All is good. Thank you!

[@olajokesjourney]

Your video made me smile! I pray for a beautiful healthy work environment like yours !

[@user-hy4hi7dt7e]

mashallah, when I see a successful and religious brother like you, it motivates me to feel proud

[@trifolheadman6320]

4:13 Shorty in back got cake 😭😭

[@natriac.6092]

The dude right ?

[@enjoyeverythingxv3264]

I thought i was the only one who saw her

[@Sarah-ue1ew]

@@enjoyeverythingxv3264 it’s a him, i thought he was referring to a girl lmao

[@enjoyeverythingxv3264]

@@Sarah-ue1ew shit 🙂

[@KirbX]

He’s talking about the girl in all black 4:09

[@qazizarifulislam6568]

This was so wholesome! Looking forward to more vlogs

[@networkingknowledge6261]

Juste began my internship, back end api dev spring boot, peble graph kubernet and stuff, this video is a motivation , happy ramadan for all

[@Anas___911]

Im IT programmer from USA watching this and giving you Salam Back (Walikom Assalam) peace and blessing upton you too ❤

[@amigoscode]

جَزَاكَ ٱللّٰ

[@chillappreciator885]

Emmmmm "It programmer"? Are there any non IT programmers?

[@snowandl4195]

Hello When you went to the mosque and when you pray at work all I can tell you I am really proud of you, I wish you wonderful days and good luck

[@amigoscode]

thank you brother

[@memeplex9096]

@@amigoscode best monk ever kzbin.info/www/bejne/mZevep-GYqx0o8k

[@ahmedouyahya]

I really enjoyed it. Thank you so much brother

[@jslj5774]

Had to subscribe bro, i'm doing software development and finishing coming summer In Shaa Allaah, this inspired me, May Allaah aid you.

[@mehdi179]

Watching and rewatching this video to keep my motivation for the responsive web design specialization from the university of london on coursera.

[@edwinosei2764]

Am also from University of Ghana 🇬🇭. I.T student. Let's be friends so we share more ideas about coding together. If you don't mind

[@alexjamarco]

Nice going mate. I'm starting tomorrow a bootcamp here in London to become a Software Engineer too. Hope to get a job as cools as yours! Thanks for sharing!

[@amigoscode]

Get in touch m8 lets collab for video. People would love it. Email me at [e-mail]

[@cloudpractitioner5158]

@Alexandre Jamarco How did it go?

[@jameskelly4873]

Wonderful video amigos, thank you so much.

[@PharoahsKingdom]

This is the best day in the life I've seen. seems more genuine.

[@albinsjolin649]

Loving the energy of the people there!

[@amigoscode]

thanks

[@eman5331]

4:20 With that music as background , when he started talking, It sounded like rap. Good video!

[@ruijackson7697]

Racist!!

[@eman5331]

@@ruijackson7697 your mom

[@jumanazarsaid]

Assalamu alaikum brother! Thank you for your efforts and time for making this great platform! All the great!

[@nativesun7661]

Good, good stuff. No...GREAT stuff! I feel more relaxed and peaceful just watching this.

[@normadanirisdiandita1937]

I miss London so much, I am currently working in indonesia as a data scientist

[@mukhammadrizoabduganiev7106]

MashaAllah. Big respect from Poland☝️

[@lock152002]

Love seeing my brother’s prospect 💪🏾💪🏾

[@risetteknologi8930]

Maa Syaa Allah, Jazzakumullahu khairon akhi.. I'm a hardware programmer and I'm very motivated by your videos..

[@kn0ckout5]

Dude I am going to the 10th grade at September and I am going to Programming and this type of videos rly motivates me to study that thx for that

[@manzigustave536]

good luck bro

[@chrisb1906]

cout

[@_boris]

2:17 look at the purity in her eyes OMG

[@tayfunslife]

Yes She is so cute and beautifull right :x

[@Seekingtruth-mx3ur]

Boris Ciobirca lol

[@SnazzyBoxx]

Simp

[@redaourihi1549]

I'm respecting you BRO much love

[@ahmedhosny4910]

i was so happy seeing you as great software teacher but then i saw you as a good practicing muslin wow hatsoff bro big hug

[@muhammadadamfahmililmi7971]

Wa'alaykumussalam, brother. I am very excited to be a software engineer, and after watching this video, you make me even more excited. I wish I could become an amazing Software Engineer like you. Greetings from Indonesia.

[@amigoscode]

Thanks brother keep on learning

[@TheJFMR]

Nelson, I love how spiritual you are. With God in our lifes we are lighter and we have more clarity . One hug to you my friend!

[@last6124]

loved the video bro! Keep up the great content

[@dTnbilim]

its really good. You have people who loves you from everywhere in the world

[@Alptekin06]

At 7:50 when I saw at the top left corner "Creating BUGS" LOOOOOOL it made my day, keep what you're doing man, Greetings from Turkey. Assalamu Aleykum.

[@programmingmania6444]

walequm salam brother

[@mikeabdallah5912]

Great!!! We appreciate what you doing! Allah bless you!!!

[@amigoscode]

Jzkl ahki

[@riyannurrahman1126]

jum'ah with english khutbah, things i never felt. love the vibes of the vlog thank you nelson

[@pcmind9880]

I'm coming from your wonderful course about Java Streams in Udemy and i'm so grateful by clear the way about this. You are the best!! Thank you so much!!!

[@slimane6960]

That seems like a cool atmosphere. Hope the people of your community will see how cool and will be motivated to go towards the technology industries. You're a good example man, you show that when you work hard on learning software and technologies, you can pretend to a interesting career and life.

[@amigoscode]

Thanks

[@Kr0n0nz]

As for someone who is thinking about leaving my everyday work behind and jump into coding. This was very refreshing, real and enjoyable. Thank you!

[@noor_enic]

That is it guy. I wish you more success in all parts of your life

[@MeezanTheFairBloke]

Salaams from South Africa! Looking at switching careers and that is definitely the working environment I would like to be a part of, big ups for the video!

[@MoyzonRecords]

Damn bro! That was my first video in recommendations and I do really loved it! Such a nice guy and you gave me such a dope vibes after watching your vlog! Thank you very much! Like & Subscribe! You really dope and nice guy!

[@amigoscode]

Thanks buddy. You are also a nice guy 👍

[@mohammadsameer153]

Walaykum Salam my brother I wish to more success and happiness come to your life

[@amigoscode]

Brk feek ahki

[@Dispatern]

Interesting video, thank you! Your coworkers seem friendly.

[@Sheidraam]

Very cool to see this video and having an idea about london... thanks a lot! :)