Code On Meetup Vol. 38: The Real World of Development vs. University 

Is what we learn at university enough to succeed in the real world of development? Or do the real challenges only begin when we step into a professional environment for the first time, open our first real project, and realize that theory alone doesn’t even come close? 

At the latest edition of Code On Meetup, we’re diving into the differences between academic knowledge and hands-on practice in the IT industry. Through a series of personal experiences and practical advice, we’ll explore topics such as: 

• Tools developers use every day that you never learned about at university  

• How to quickly and independently master new technologies 

• Writing code that others can easily understand 

• What “being thrown into the fire” looks like as a learning technique 

• How to use Git in development planning 

• Domain-focused developer 

• Where the limits (and possibilities) of AI tools lie in everyday software development 

We’ll be discussing all of this with Tarik Arnaut, a developer from the Mostar-based team at Sportradar, who will share his journey and experiences transitioning from university life to the professional world of development. 

This isn’t just another theoretical lecture. It’s an honest unveiling of the gap between what you think you know—and what you actually need to know. 

Free entry! Join us on July 22, 2025, at 19:00, at Code Hub Mostar. 

This activity is implemented within the CODES project, co-funded by the EU through the Interreg VI-A IPA Program Croatia – Bosnia and Herzegovina – Montenegro 2021–2027. The project is led by INTERA Technology Park from Mostar, in partnership with the Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center Tehnopolis from Nikšić, BIT Center Tuzla, the City of Zadar, and the University of Zadar.