Develop Yourself

Everybody and their mother, including me, has been telling you to just learn in public. Anna Miller is co-founder of Code Career Mastery and has a different take on creating a brand online, making genuine connections and shortening your path to HIRED.Honestly, this was one of the most refreshing takes I've heard on building a personal brand online. We discuss:- why you don't HAVE to only talk about tech- how to network for real- a practical way to get referrals- why LinkedIn is better than XConnect with Anna on LinkedIn 👈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.

An engineering manager shares insights on how to avoid rejection with resumes, categorizing them into NO, Maybe, Yes piles. Emphasizes on standing out, highlighting personal achievements, and structuring resumes strategically. Offers advice on avoiding common pitfalls, increasing hireability, and reducing bias in job applications.

We hear a lot of success stories about bootcamp grads AFTER they’ve landed their first role. What about those who are in the middle of learning to code?I sit down with Levy, a current student in a coding bootcamp who’s juggling work, life and learning how to build software.Levy shares what he wishes he’d known before starting a coding bootcamp, why the self-taught path wasn’t the right fit for him even though he knows some programming languages and offers a bit of advice for those who are considering doing a bootcamp style program.Follow Levy’s career transformation and connect with him on LinkedIn:Levy’s LinkedIn 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.

The podcast discusses the host's career mistakes in software development and the value of learning from failures. Topics include production failures, pretending to understand tasks, and embracing mistakes for personal growth in a developer's career.

Learn about the importance of data structures and algorithms for software engineers, including boosting confidence and problem-solving skills. Explore the basics of DSA, efficiency with Big O notation, and the power of binary search for optimized data storage and retrieval.

Former mentor turned freelance developer, Matt Cascardi, shares practical tips on starting freelancing. He discusses getting clients the old school way, setting pricing, and landing first clients. Emphasizes the value of boots on the ground strategy in a social media-centric world.

Explore the world of junior developer interviews with tips on navigating the process, preparing for technical challenges, and negotiating job offers. Learn the art of storytelling in interviews, crafting impactful responses to common questions, and engaging with potential employers to showcase your skills and fit for the role.

Will AI replace coders?Is it still worth learning to code?I am optimistic about our future but things have changed. The future will belong to those who leverage AI in the right way.Unfortunately, too many new coders are using AI in all the wrong ways. Avoid the most common pitfalls and use it to super charge your learning.Check out this AI starter project if you want to explore the Open AI API behind Chat GPT.https://github.com/CodeCoachJS/ai_starter_kitSend 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.

Knowing how to write unit tests will make you a better, more hire-able developer. Few bootcamps teach this for some reason and since I like you, I made a FREE Unit Testing guide you can grab here.  Unit Testing Pro.Having trouble? Shoot me an email at brian@parsity.ioSend 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.

In this episode, Ryan shares his opinions and advice for up and coming developers including:his journey from marketer to Parsity.io to full stack software engineerhis unusual (but not really) interview experiencekeeping motivated while learning to codeside projectshot takes on technology trendswhy you should probably be a full stack software engineer in today's marketRyan Passer's LinkedInSend 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.