Develop Yourself

Developers share their real-world experiences and bust common myths in the industry. Key topics include the importance of practical experience, learning in-demand programming languages, trendy technologies, and frameworks for software developers. Stay ahead in 2024 with insights from a survey of 90,000 developers.

The Secret Developer, with a non-traditional background, shares insights on managing multiple contract roles in tech. He discusses interview experiences, job hunting outside LinkedIn, and lessons on resilience and career growth. Topics include over-employment, securing contract roles ethically, navigating job opportunities, challenges in software development careers, and the importance of authenticity in the tech industry.

There is an overwhelming amount of information available for aspiring software developers, let's explore a structured strategy called reverse engineering to simplify the path towards landing a job.We will look at the ONLY project you need to build on your way towards becoming a software developer as well as an opinionated list of technologies you should learn.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.

Learning to code is hard.Getting a job as a developer requires an entirely different approach. David Roberts is a software developer and recruiter with decades of experience. He explains the game of getting hired from a recruiters perspective, how you can make it easier to be "discovered" on LinkedIn and thoughts on job guarantees.You can connect with David at Crushing Digital to check out his social media, courses and free trainings.Chapters:13:16 Developers' Approach to Job Applications15:16 Discussion on Internships and Free Work19:01 Strategy for Building a Strong LinkedIn Profile23:46 The Importance of Standing Out and Showing Evidence of Skills26:31 Recruitment Process and Selling Yourself29:46 Technology Trends and Learning Recommendations35:01 Parsity's Ethical Job Guarantee41:46 Interview Preparation and Practice49:46 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationSend 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.

I've started too many failed businesses to count. First there was the diary app. Then there was the 3 years I worked on a startup for real estate transactions. The real-time CSS tool. A learning management system. The SAAS app for actors to upload their auditions.I finally found some success with a small business I created which made me around 20k last year.If you're a software engineer interested in starting your own business I'm going to lay out some practical, no-nonsense advice for you to start and what I'd do differently if I was beginning today. As a coder, you have a top tier skill that can help others makes boat loads of money by implementing their ideas. Why not build your own?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.

Could there be a worse time to learn to code?I was nearly 30, had been sober for less than 2 months and had a 1 year old and 8 year old at home.I worked an office job which I just started and drove Lyft and Uber on the side.There was no time. So I had to create time. In the process of learning how code, I learned the 2nd most important skill as a software developer (right after coding): the art of time management.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.

Brian Schuster, a self-taught developer turned engineering manager at IBM, shares his journey and lessons for developers. Topics include advice for bootcamp grads, diversifying tech skills, navigating emerging tech fields, challenges in a Web 3 crypto bootcamp, reflections on job vs entrepreneurship, and importance of entrepreneurial thinking for organizational growth.

4 little letters almost got me fired.LGTM."Looks good to me"As a software developer you'll be reading code much more than you will be writing it. Part of your role will almost certainly include looking over your peers' code and giving them feedback. These are called PRs or peer reviews.I sucked at PRs until our lead developer called me out! In this episode we will learn how to approach peer reviews as a developer and how they fit into the software development life cycle.Here's a video going over how I like to do peer reviews 👉 PR 101Send 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.

Exploring the reasons why people fail after coding bootcamps, emphasizing mentorship and self-motivation. Discussing red flags in struggling students, tech industry salaries, and continuous learning. Highlighting the importance of time management, consistent learning, and daily coding practice. Emphasizing building a strong coding foundation through thorough learning and practical routines. Delving into managing life challenges during coding career transition, stressing the need for perseverance and evaluation of preparedness.

Exploring the challenges of a junior developer with 7 years experience who struggled with basic array manipulation. The importance of continuous learning and mastering the basics in software development. Emphasizing skills demonstration in interviews and the dynamics between junior and senior developers. Discussing organizational dynamics, technology trends, and career growth in software engineering. Highlighting the multifaceted aspects of coding and the path to senior developer roles.