Mastering Software Engineering: Insights from the JPMorgan Chase & Forage Simulation
In March 2025, I had the opportunity to participate in the Software Engineering Job Simulation , a program offered by Forage in collaboration with JPMorgan Chase & Co . This immersive simulation provided practical, hands-on exposure to real-world software engineering tasks, designed to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and professional application. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1dOS8keoetX3TPgpcww2PLPjgBSwB--5q/view?usp=sharing About the Program The simulation aimed to replicate the workflow of professional software engineers, offering participants the chance to: Set up projects efficiently – Learn best practices for establishing robust development environments. Integrate Kafka messaging systems – Implement scalable, real-time communication between application components. Use H2 databases – Manage lightweight, in-memory databases for rapid development, testing, and prototyping. Develop and manage REST APIs – Create API controllers and integrate th...