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Aug 22, 2024 • 26min

#164 - AI, the End of Front End Developers, and Jeff Bezos: What the 2024 Stack Overflow Survey Tells Us

Jeff Bezos, the Amazon founder and tech titan, joins the discussion on the 2024 Stack Overflow Developer Survey. He addresses the real concerns developers have about AI potentially displacing jobs. Bezos dives into the shifting roles within the development landscape, highlighting the distinctions between front-end, back-end, and full-stack developers. The conversation also explores the rise of AWS and modern tools like Visual Studio Code, emphasizing the importance of continuous upskilling in a rapidly evolving tech environment.
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Aug 19, 2024 • 35min

#163 - Just Your Typical 44 Year Old Musician Turned Software Developer. Nils Reveals the Fast(er) Path To Tech

Send us a textParsity grad Nils decided to change careers at 44 from professor of music to software engineer.His story may not seem typical but in many ways it follows the same pattern that has worked for other career changers:- He worked on real world projects in exchange for credibility.- He was open to hybrid opportunities.- He went outside LinkedIn and leveraged his personal network.His life changed.Pretty cool story. Nils breaks down how he did it in this episode with some practical takeaways for listeners.Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Aug 15, 2024 • 15min

#162 - 3 things about software I learned from a career as a criminal

Send us a text15 years ago I made money by trading various substances for cash. I was hooked on drugs, alcohol and living like a loser. It took 3 near death experiences, 2 children, 1 intervention and too many sleepless nights to count before I changed my ways.The transition from criminal addict to nerdy software engineer was tough and there are lesson from my former life which have helped me navigate a career in tech.Let's explore 3 lessons that can apply to your (legal) career 😅Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Aug 12, 2024 • 30min

#161 - Oops, Did I Do That? Alex Lau and Brian Share Their Biggest Mistakes (and lessons) as Software Developers

Send us a textI used to hate admitting my mistakes when I was a more junior developer.Over the years, I've made some embarrassing blunders. I've thought I was going to be fired a dozen times.You can not avoid making mistakes as a software developer. It's part of the learning process. There are a few common problems most developers will encounter that have nothing to do with coding. How you handle them will determine how fast your career grows and if it's heading in the right direction.I sit down with author and software engineering leader, Alex Lau to discuss our biggest mistakes so far and what we've learned from them. Don't judge us... too much.Alex has written an amazing field guide for software developers to avoid the most common career mistakes. Check it out here. Alex's book Keep Calm and Code On Alex's LinkedIn.This is the book I wish I had when I first started writing code professionally.Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Aug 8, 2024 • 23min

#160 - No, You Don’t Need a Bootcamp or Degree to Become a Software Developer

Send us a textShould I even be telling you this?I mean I own a coding bootcamp.The reality is that you don't need a degree OR a coding bootcamp to be a hire-able developer but there's a reason why the majority of software engineers have some formal education.Let's go over a plan for you to learn the basics of web development on your own and whether or not a coding bootcamp makes sense for you or not.If a coding bootcamp is for you - join me at Parsity.io 😎 and get a massive discount if you enroll by next week. I'm working 1 on 1 with the first 5 people to prep for the program!Here's the vide on APIs I was talking about in the episode. Watch here.Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Aug 4, 2024 • 17min

#159 - Why Pessimists Fail at Coding: How New Coders Can Build Optimism, Practically

Send us a textPessimists are often right.Optimists are often successful.When you're doing something new like learning to code, you don't have any "proof" that you will be good at it. Your brain wants to find patterns to protect you from an uncertain future.You scroll IG, YouTube or LinkedIn and are inundated with horror stories which affect your confidence. You begin to doubt that you can actually make it.Before you adopt someone else's narrative. Create your own proof. Let's go over 2 practical ways to cultivate optimism, one of the most important traits any new developer can have.Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Aug 1, 2024 • 18min

#158 - Beyond Coding: The Essential Skills Every New Developer Needs

Send us a textLearning to code isn't enough.10 years ago, being able to write some HTML, CSS, Jquery and JavaScript could land you a job.Honestly, you can still make money just knowing these basics. But, if you want career where you work on interesting problems and are highly compensated, there are 3 skills you're going to need which we'll explore and learn practical ways to acquire them.Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Jul 29, 2024 • 31min

#157 - Freelancing, Coding Bootcamps, and Overcoming Addiction with William Ray

Send us a textWilliam Ray is a YouTuber, coder, and recent bootcamp graduate. We discuss how he went from a background in behavioral health to freelancing in the tech industry, overcoming addiction, the challenges of the job market, and the importance of time management. William shares his experience of learning Java and Vue, the significance of building a network, and his innovative approach to finding freelance work.Connect with Will here 👈Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Jul 25, 2024 • 23min

#156 - Surviving your first week as a software developer: SDLC, 30 Day Plans, On-Calls and more

Send us a textWhat happens AFTER the "I'm hired" post on LinkedIn?Once the "congratulations" comments and initial excitement wears off, reality sets in."Did they make a mistake when they hired me?""Can I do this?""Will I be fired?"You are now a software developer in charge of writing code for applications that users rely on. Let's explore some practical things you can do to succeed on your first software developer job or your next one.Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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Jul 22, 2024 • 42min

#155 - Insider Tips from a Top 1% Career Coach for Software Developers: Megan Dias Gets Real About LinkedIn, Learning in Public, Green Banners and more...

Top 1% career coach Megan Dias discusses the tech job market post-pandemic, LinkedIn tips, showcasing GitHub profiles, and the importance of learning in public. She debunks common job hunting myths and offers insights for software developers navigating their careers.

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