Develop Yourself

It's been a hell of a 2024 so far.I bought a business (Parsity.io), got laid off, interviewed a ton and then got hired.Check my LinkedIn if you don't believe me.Let's explore 3 lessons from this layoff that I think you can apply to your job search as a software engineer no matter what stage you are currently at.Send us a textShameless Plugs 👉 Build Your First Website in 30 minutes 👈 ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here 🧑‍💻 Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.

Jack Herrington shares his impressive 40-year coding journey, from Nike to YouTube. He talks about balancing tech roles, dealing with dyslexia, and career tips. Topics include tech content creation, JavaScript fundamentals for React, creating a shoe recommender, improving post-purchase flow at Nike, navigating challenges in tech, and exploring mental health.

Let's tackle the widespread fear that AI will replace software developers. Get a high level overview of how AI and large language models like ChatGPT work and why they produce such mid code.We go over why junior developers should limit their AI usage or risk becoming exceptionally mediocre developers as well as a better way to use AI as a junior dev.There is one occupation more at risk than developers of being automated: content creators! We explore how AI is creeping into the content space while everyone is freaking out about developers being replaced 🙄.Here's an AI project using OpenAI API I've shared before that might be useful if you know some JS already: https://github.com/CodeCoachJS/ai_starter_kitDon't know JS!? Join Dev30.xyz bucko.Send us a textShameless Plugs 👉 Build Your First Website in 30 minutes 👈 ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here 🧑‍💻 Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.

Engineering leader Bhupinder Singh shares his tech journey from coding at 12 to landing job offers from top companies. He discusses his book 'Interview Champion', offering advice on tech interviews, mindset strategies, and career growth. Topics include entrepreneurship vs 9-5 jobs, JS vs TS, and networking tips. Hear his journey from high school dropout to an engineering manager in Silicon Valley.

The podcast discusses why learning JavaScript is challenging, emphasizing the importance of practical coding over memorization. Tips on resources for hands-on learning are provided, and the significance of JavaScript in web development is explored. The hosts suggest tools and platforms for interactive learning and offer strategies for building projects to progress in coding skills.

Learning to code is tough but it's not enough.Too many developers end up as glorified typists or code-bots. As a code-bot you will write code, given a clear set of instructions, that might even work.You will fix easy bugs, update the colors of buttons and might even write some simple features.The danger of being a code-bot is that they are plentiful and expendable. If you want meaningful work that energizes you and gets you paid handsomely then here are 3 mental shifts you need to make as a software developer. Let's explore how to go from code-bot to software engineer in a practical waySend us a textShameless Plugs 👉 Build Your First Website in 30 minutes 👈 ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here 🧑‍💻 Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.

This podcast delves into mastering Visual Studio Code with practical tips, keyboard shortcuts, and organization strategies. It also discusses adding data engineering and Python 30 programs at Parsi, ensuring transparency in job placement stats, and maximizing efficiency with VS Code shortcuts.

I chat with Carly, a former Parsity student who learned to code, didn't quit her job and instead decided to become a freelance web developer.I love stories like hers.Carly talks about the reality of joining a coding bootcamp program, finding time to code with a full time job, her externship experience with Parsity and advice for early career coders.Send us a textShameless Plugs 👉 Build Your First Website in 30 minutes 👈 ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here 🧑‍💻 Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.

My son just turned 18 and graduated high school.I started my career in coding at 30 and I often wonder where I'd be if I started earlier. Terrible habit.If I had full control over my kids' lives - this is how I'd structure their careers as software engineers so they would be much further along in the game than I am at my age.None of them want to be coders however so maybe this advice will help you.Send us a textShameless Plugs 👉 Build Your First Website in 30 minutes 👈 ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here 🧑‍💻 Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Become a full stack AI developer in 6-9 months.

Explore lessons learned from the worst tech interview at Google, how to conquer technical interviews post-bootcamp, the importance of data structures and algorithms for career growth, and tips on excelling in technical interviews to accelerate your tech career and increase your earnings.