Develop Yourself

The conversation tackles the misconception that coding careers are disappearing. It highlights the importance of learning coding fundamentals, even as AI takes over code writing. Risks of AI-generated code are discussed, emphasizing the need for a strong understanding to avoid pitfalls. Listeners are encouraged to use AI as a learning aid rather than a crutch. The importance of timeless skills like debugging and system design is stressed, alongside predictions that while AI may generate code, humans will still play a pivotal role in design and integration.

Grab your free interview prep crash course here: https://parsity.io/interview-prepWhiteboard interviews aren’t broken — most candidates just prepare for them the wrong way. This episode shows why copying Big Tech interview prep is a trap and walks through three algorithm patterns that consistently appear in everyday software interviews. It’s a no-nonsense roadmap for learning just enough DSA to pass interviews without wasting years on theory.Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit."Habits beat motivation; small, daily actions reshape identity and make success inevitable without relying on willpower.The problem is that most people create goals with no system in place. They rely on raw, fragile willpower and motivation and then wonder why they fail.Let's explore how to make habits that actually stick to give you the best possible chance of success in the new year.Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

Grab this project to learn the basics of RAG and working with agents https://www.parsity.io/ai-with-rag2025 was one of the most confusing years to be a software developer.We were told AI would replace us.Then we were told it would make us 10× more productive.Neither actually happened — but the hype affected careers, hiring, education, and mental health in real ways.In this episode, I break down the 5 worst tech trends of 2025, based on what I saw firsthand as a working engineer and bootcamp owner — layoffs that never stopped, juniors getting squeezed out, AI being used as a crutch, the collapse of coding bootcamps, and the biggest lie in tech: the AI productivity myth.Then we flip the script.I also cover the best trends that quietly emerged and how I’m personally planning to take advantage of them going into 2026 — from AI agents and coding tools that actually help, to why generalist engineers and system-level thinking are winning again.If you’re:A junior developer trying to break inA senior wondering how AI really affects your careerOr just tired of LinkedIn hype and doom headlinesNo magic prompts. No fake roadmaps. Just reality — and a practical way forward.Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

Dive into the unconventional journey of a developer transitioning from bootcamp to management. Discover why traditional career advice overlooks non-traditional candidates. Learn to leverage your personality as an asset and combat interview nerves with on-camera practice. Unpack essential developer vocabulary and skills to enhance credibility. Explore the power of mock interviews and the importance of job-hopping for salary growth while leaving a measurable impact behind. Tune in for insights that can reshape your career path!

We’re in a strange moment right now.The AI bubble is showing signs of popping and the tech industry is waking up from a long night of partying.We were told to “do more with less” and “just use AI” for the past 12 months.After spending a year building production systems this way, I can tell you there’s a growing gap between what people think AI can do and what it actually does.To say I’m annoyed with the media and talking heads online is an understatement.It is really starting to boil my potato.Here are my takeaways after grinding on a 5 person team to build a product using AI.🚨If you're interested in learning how to REALLY work with AI as a software developer - apply for our new program for working developers who want to learn AI: parsity.io/AIDevSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

In this episode of the Develop Yourself Podcast, I talk with three email and growth experts about something most developers overlook: email as a serious  money maker.I’m joined by:Mike, founder of Seventh Sense, an AI-powered email timing platformBoris, Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Educative, one of the largest developer learning platformsDoug, CEO of Optimize 3.0, a HubSpot Diamond Partner agencyWe dig into:How AI is reshaping email marketingWhy email is still the most reliable channel you can ownThe biggest email marketing mistakes that founders and developers makeWhat it actually takes to build a product that sells—not just one that worksAnd real advice for developers who want to turn skills into a business🎙 Guest LinkedIn ProfilesMike Donnelly — Founder, Seventh Sensehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/mikedonnelly1/Boris Robles-Slyusar — Senior Digital Marketing Manager, Educativehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/borisslyusar/Doug Kirk — CEO, Optimize 3.0https://www.linkedin.com/in/douglastkirk/🏢 Company PagesSeventh Sense (AI-powered email timing platform)https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-seventh-sense/https://www.seventhsense.ai/Educative (developer learning platform)https://www.linkedin.com/company/educative-inc/https://www.educative.io/Optimize 3.0 (HubSpot Diamond Partner agency)https://www.linkedin.com/company/optimize-3-0/https://optimize3-0.com/Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

Discover the roadmap to becoming a software developer by 2026 with a single, evolving project. Start by creating a responsive static site, then add interactivity with JavaScript. Progress to modern frameworks like React and Next.js while integrating databases and authentication. Deploy your backend on AWS and enhance your app with AI features. Brian emphasizes the importance of learning through projects rather than obsessing over tech stacks, all within a focused six to twelve-month timeline.

Amber Adamson, a former English teacher turned CTO and software developer, shares invaluable insights for junior developers. She emphasizes that true hireability stems from real experience rather than mere coding skills. Contributing to medium-complexity open-source projects is her recommended fast track to job readiness. Amber critiques the misleading nature of toxic positivity on platforms like LinkedIn and stresses the importance of actionable proof-of-work. Finally, she urges budding developers to focus on fundamentals and seek honest feedback to stand out in a competitive job market.

Am I too old to learn how to code?If you're alive then the answer is NO.BUT, you are going to need a different game plan than your 22 year old co-workers if you want this to work.I was 31 when I got my first job as a coder. Here's what worked for me and others I've taught over the years.Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI