Develop Yourself

Whatever you do, don’t learn to code.The market is over-saturated.AI took your job.There is no hope.But then you meet someone like Jacob, a young dad who was delivering food a year ago and just landed his first dev job without submitting a single application.Is his story typical? No. But then few stories are.At Parsity.io, we've seen CS grads take up to a year to get hired. We've seen people go from zero to hired in 6 months or less.There is no formula. What works for one person might work for you and it might not.Not a great marketing tactic eh? It's just the truth.Jacob shares how he landed a role with ZERO applications and juggling a tight schedule as a new father while learning to build complex software. 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.

Got a question you want answered on the show?Drop it here: Ask Your QuestionOn today's show:"I’m currently a mid-level product manager thinking of switching to software engineering. Is that too ambitious?"“Where do I get good at interview practice? Leetcode seems unrealistic. Is there something more practical?”“Should I go all in on C# or .NET instead? Or maybe get a CS degree from WGU?”“As an early career dev, should I be building side projects with AI tools like Cursor—or is that risky before I know how to code well?”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 data structures and algorithms (DSA) isn't JUST a smart interview skill, it will boost your confidence as a software engineer, give you a deeper understanding of computer science fundamentals and they can even be fun once you know how to use them.If you're self teaching or just starting out with code, they can be intimidating.They don't have to be.I break down a pretty comprehensive guide here for learning DSA as well as a video on Binary Search Trees (BST)DSA Study Guide  My popular guide to DSAVideo on Binary Search Trees (Source Code included in the comments)PS. Zubin and I are building stuff for Parsity. What should we build next? Take 15 seconds and tell us here: Quick SurveySend 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.

Check out this beginner project to use AI with HTML and JS 👇Grab the project hereI'm no AI hater but I am getting so tired of the dialogue online I read from people who claim that AI is making developers 2, 3 or 10x more productive.Google's CEO recently came out with a sobering statistic:AI has made their engineers 10% more productive. (source)10%.This is still massive but no where near the gains we were promised or what our managers are expecting.Let's explore this myth of productivity and what you, as a developer, can and cannot do with AI.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.

Feeling like the weakest developer on your team? You're not alone! The discussion dives deep into the struggles of self-doubt and comparison in the tech world. The speaker shares their personal story of overcoming panic attacks and inadequacy through a transformative three-step system for growth. This approach not only addresses skill gaps but also fosters a positive mindset. Tune in for inspiration and practical strategies to build confidence as a developer!

What do engineering leaders really think about bootcamp grads?Why are so many developers so stressed?Is it even worth learning to code in 2025?Michael Greenspan pulls back the curtain on the realities of engineering leadership, interviewing and the state of the industry, drawing from his extensive experience as both a software engineer and engineering manager before becoming a coach for burnt-out tech professionals."Moving into management is a job change," Michael emphasizes, describing how this transition often comes with minimal guidance and significant imposter syndrome. Both Michael and host Brian share their personal experiences of feeling lost when first stepping into leadership positions.Find Michael at TheCompleteEngineer.com or connect with him 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.

Dive into the world of technical interviews as seasoned insiders share their insights. Discover why trust matters more than perfect answers and how AI is transforming the hiring landscape. Learn the importance of cultural fit and interpersonal skills in startups. Explore common misconceptions that skew candidates' preparation and get strategies on how likability can influence decisions. Uncover tips for junior developers to showcase their abilities effectively while navigating the high-pressure interview game!

Ever felt like you missed your chance to break into tech after 30? A journey from addiction to software engineering shows it's never too late! While juggling family responsibilities, discover how real-world experience adds value to tech. Learn the importance of time management and focused effort over hours spent. Coding opens doors to new opportunities, and your life experiences are assets, not hurdles. Embrace the challenge of learning something new instead of remaining stuck in a life you don't want!

What happens when software engineers rely too heavily on AI-assisted coding tools? Brian and Zubin (an ex-Google engineer) dive deep into what they call "The 70% Problem" – the phenomenon where AI coding tools excel at initial scaffolding but falter when tackling the crucial final 30% of engineering work.Drawing from Addy Osmani's insightful article, these experienced developers share their firsthand experiences with tools like Cursor, ChatGPT, and GitHub Copilot. They explore how AI-assisted coding creates a dangerous illusion of competence while potentially masking fundamental knowledge gaps. As Zubin aptly puts it, giving powerful AI coding tools to inexperienced developers is like "giving a Formula One car to someone who's only driven on city streets."Visit parsity.io to learn how Brian and Zubin are training the next generation of engineers to excel in this new paradigm.Addy Osmani's ArticleVS Code Cheat SheetSend 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 engaging discussion, Anne Linebarger, a former music educator turned front-end developer, shares her unique journey into tech. She draws parallels between music and coding, emphasizing how her background helped develop her pattern-based thinking. Overcoming social anxiety, Anne challenges the norms of job hunting, finding her role through a casual conversation rather than traditional networking. Her insights on mindset shifts and the importance of community engagement provide invaluable advice for aspiring developers.