
Develop Yourself
To change careers and land your first job as a Software Engineer, you need more than just great software development skills - you need to develop yourself. Welcome to the podcast that helps you develop your skills, your habits, your network and more, all in hopes of becoming a thriving Software Engineer.
Latest episodes

Sep 4, 2023 • 18min
#88 - Reviewing a New React Framework (Remix.run)
Join Peter this week as he shares his experience using the React framework Remix.With the React team officially recommending the use of React frameworks, familiarity with Remix or another option will be important in the future. In this episode, Peter shares his pros, cons, and things to look out for when using Remix. Shameless PlugsslaptaskParsitydev30Peter's YouTube channelSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Aug 29, 2023 • 58min
#87 - Buying Businesses and Learning Mindset from the Florida Gators
Catch up with co-hosts Aaron and Peter as they chat about a few topics they are interested in when it comes to entering the tech world as a software engineer.They build off last week's episode where Aaron mentioned the "underemployed", and how those individuals can learn new skills to be able to trade their time for money.Plus, they talk about those "ah-ha" moments that click when you think about your career and how to climb the ladder. Hear about what those moments were for them in their job journeys.Want to ask Peter and Aaron a question to hear answered on their next catch-up episode? Email Aaron@Parsity.io to submit your questions or feedback!Shameless PlugsslaptaskParsitydev30Peter's YouTube channelSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Aug 21, 2023 • 42min
#86 - How to 10X Your Career with Leverage
Join Aaron this week as he discusses how you can 10X, or leverage, your career as a software engineer.Ever wonder how some people are doing more, have more freedom, and are making more money, all while working less? It's something few people speak about. Here, Aaron talks about his own career path and how he built it, and he also gives you the formula for how you can do the same.Shameless PlugsslaptaskParsitydev30Peter's YouTube channelSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Aug 14, 2023 • 6min
#85 - A Theory on Software Developer Career Growth
Join Peter in this episode as he details a pattern he's noticed at every engineering job he's had. It's a story about how the best engineers grow and keep going. Shameless PlugsslaptaskParsitydev30Peter's YouTube channelSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Jul 31, 2023 • 35min
#84 - How to Leverage Radical Accountability to Achieve Life-Changing Goals
This week, join Aaron as he discusses radical accountability and how you can accomplish all of your goals by using an accountability partner.Over the past six months, Aaron has done daily check-ins with his accountability partner; In this episode, he will talk about learning how to identify a strong partner, set commitments, and run check-ins together to not only support one another while learning to code but also in taking the next steps to become a software engineer. Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Jul 17, 2023 • 21min
#83 - All About Automation
Join Peter as he tackles an automation grab-bag includingHow much code do you need to learn to automate tasks at your job? The magic of Puppeteer.jsExamples of things you can do with basic scripting and PuppeteerHow to schedule things (cron jobs)The role of no-code tools like Zapier Automation agenciesHis writing on LinkedInLinksPuppeteer tutorialLiam OttleyShameless PlugsPeter's LinkedInslaptaskParsitydev30Peter's YouTube channelSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Jul 2, 2023 • 46min
#82 - Creating a Side Business by Growing on LinkedIn and Building an AI Automation Agency
Join Aaron and Peter in their monthly catchup as they discuss a variety of topics in this episode, including:Creating systems for building an audience on LinkedIn (how Aaron when from 0 to 8k followers in a few months)Peter’s plan to build a business around automation business practices with low-code AI solutions.Where to start when it comes to building a side-gigShameless PlugsJunior to SeniorParsitydev30Peter's YouTube channelSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Jun 27, 2023 • 18min
#81 - The Best Way to Get Promoted as a Software Engineer (Replay)
After you've had your first engineering job for a while, you may start wondering about how to take the next step in your career. The thing is, approaches for getting promoted often aren't obvious or discussed.In this episode, we talk about the best strategy we've found for getting promoted. By taking advantage of a technique that most rarely practice, you can stand out and take on greater leadership at work. LinksYou Are Your Own Best Hype PersonShameless PlugsJunior to SeniorParsitydev30Peter's YouTube channelSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Jun 19, 2023 • 32min
#80 - How to Go From Newbie to Job Ready This Year
Join Aaron this week as he goes back to the basics and teaches you how to go from a code newbie to a software engineer within this next year. Whether you're a new college graduate or settled and looking for a career change, is a job as a software engineer still a viable path? And if so, what does that path look like? Let Aaron explain what the next year of your life could look like with the end goal of being a working engineer, and gain advice on other episodes to listen to if you're feeling stuck.Shameless PlugsJunior to SeniorParsitydev30Peter's YouTube channelSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

Jun 12, 2023 • 21min
#79 - The Best Strategy for Learning to Code (Replay)
If you're listening to this episode, you probably want to learn to code. But, you might be overwhelmed and wondering how to learn or where to start.Thankfully, the best-articulated strategy we've come across for learning anything is dead simple: do the real thing.In this episode, we talk through the core tenets of this idea as well as approaches for applying it when learning to code. We originally covered this topic in episode #20. LinksDo the Real Thing: https://www.scotthyoung.com/blog/2020/05/04/do-the-real-thing/Pieter Levels: https://twitter.com/levelsio/Shameless PlugsJunior to SeniorParsitydev30Peter's YouTube channelSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)