

Beyond Coding
Patrick Akil
For software engineers ready to level up. Learn from CTOs, principal engineers, and tech leaders about the skills beyond coding: from technical mastery to product thinking and career growth
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Aug 21, 2024 • 1h 8min
Peer to Peer Technology with Pear and Keet by Holepunch with David Mark Clements
David Mark Clements, an author at Holepunch and a passionate advocate for peer-to-peer tech, dives deep into the transformative potential of decentralized systems. He challenges misconceptions about messaging apps and illustrates how genuine peer-to-peer interactions can thrive without corporate control. Clements discusses the privacy benefits of technologies like HyperCore and Keet, while also sharing his journey from curious child to tech innovator. The conversation highlights the delicate balance between user engagement and privacy in building a sustainable digital ecosystem.

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Aug 14, 2024 • 57min
Q&A #10: Personal Branding and Content Creation with Patrick Akil
Patrick Akil, an expert in personal branding and content creation, discusses the critical role of these elements in advancing tech careers. He shares practical tips for starting a podcast, emphasizing its value in solidifying knowledge and gathering feedback. The conversation dives into the balance of work and leisure, with Akil drawing parallels to hobbies like skateboarding. He also highlights the importance of flexibility in software engineering and the need for understanding user problems in product development, all while fostering authentic engagement with diverse audiences.

Aug 7, 2024 • 46min
From Contributions to Career: Leo Kettmeir's Path to Deno
Connect with Leo Kettmeir:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/leo-kettmeir
https://twitter.com/crowlkats
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/Oe5LdKjYx3g
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Jul 31, 2024 • 44min
Web5 and The Future of Web Development with Adewale (Ace) Abati
Connect with Adewale:
https://www.acekyd.com
https://twitter.com/Ace_KYD
https://www.linkedin.com/in/acekyd
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/rTzlTgQgrHU
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Jul 24, 2024 • 40min
Building Products for Growth at VEED.IO with Willem Evers
Connect with Willem Evers:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/willem-evers-85a622a6
https://x.com/Willem__Evers
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/NibTzRUHcGg
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Jul 17, 2024 • 49min
HackYourFuture and Software Education with Stas Seldin & Utku K.
https://www.hackyourfuture.net
Connect with Stas Seldin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/stasel
Connect with Utku K.:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/uk748392
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/ejgyef9PM4o
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Jul 10, 2024 • 56min
High Quality Software Development with Eugene Fidelin
Connect with Eugene Fidelin:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/eugef
https://x.com/eugenefidelin
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/alUfh7Nk4eE
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OUTLINE00:00:00 - Intro00:00:27 - What is high quality software?00:03:18 - Preventing software bugs completely00:05:29 - Tests becoming a bottleneck00:06:56 - Removing tests00:09:49 - Shift left approach00:12:11 - End to end tests and retries00:13:55 - Integration tests over unit tests00:18:05 - Test Pyramid vs Testing Trophy00:20:08 - The most important tests00:21:09 - Balancing speed and quality00:24:18 - DORA metrics00:25:36 - Metrics without context00:29:07 - Team performance metrics00:31:27 - Outcomes AND output00:32:46 - Early in career experience at big organizations00:37:32 - Hiring junior engineers00:39:54 - The joy of working in diverse teams00:41:53 - High performing teams00:44:35 - Domain chapter for sharing knowledge00:48:04 - Not working in sprints00:52:15 - Deciding your own way of working00:54:03 - Who is the audience of this podcast?

Jul 3, 2024 • 43min
Developing People with Ester Le Roux
Connect with Ester Le Roux:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ester-le-roux/
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/W-x2cMR-tN8
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Jun 26, 2024 • 45min
Q&A #9: Junior Developer Career Advice and Disruptive Tech with Patrick Akil
Q&A #9 is here! Take a shot every time I scratch my nose 😆
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/hNYzG2Mc2HA
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OUTLINE
00:00:00 - Intro
00:00:21 - Advice for graduates starting in IT
00:02:06 - Junior developers and internships
00:06:56 - What does a recruiter expect?
00:08:31 - Eagerness
00:09:50 - What tech stack to master
00:12:50 - How to get a headstart at an organization as a junior
00:16:20 - Patrick and imposter syndrome
00:19:57 - Bad experiences in an interview process
00:22:55 - Self taught developers
00:23:49 - What language to erase
00:26:02 - The next big disruptive technology
00:29:40 - Tech leading to groundbreaking innovations
00:32:07 - Rapidly evolving technology
00:36:04 - The human factor in tech
00:37:53 - Machines empowering human capabilities
00:39:12 - Why did you start the podcast?
00:41:54 - How much time does it to create an episode?
00:44:39 - Thank you!!

Jun 19, 2024 • 42min
When to start Freelancing with Andrea Giardini
Connect with Andrea Giardini:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/giardiniandrea
https://andreagiardini.com
Full episode on YouTube ▶️
https://youtu.be/lTzeoVmhYKY
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