Develop Yourself

Dive into the world of AI and discover essential skills for full stack JavaScript developers. Learn how linear algebra is crucial for working with large language models. Explore the significance of vector databases and their role in Retrieval Augmented Generation. Get tips on practical tools like Pinecone and hear about a collaborative project designed to boost your AI skills in just 30 days. It's all about bridging the digital divide and enhancing your developer toolbox for a future shaped by AI!

The podcast dives into the impact of AI tools like the Cursor text editor on junior developers. It discusses how these innovations can boost or undermine confidence and the importance of mastering core skills. Listeners learn about the evolving job landscape, where foundational knowledge in areas like system design is crucial. Continuous learning and tackling complex projects are emphasized as key strategies for growth from junior to senior roles in tech.

I've been using AWS Q Developer for a few months now but it turns out I've barely scratched the surface.Srini, Director of Generative AI Applications and Developer Experiences at Amazon Web Services, who leads the team behind Q, agreed to be interviewed by me.We discuss:• How AWS Q Developer helps software engineers with coding, testing, and debugging• How Amazon used AI to save 4,500 years of development time• Why AI won’t replace developers—but developers using AI will dominate• The future of AI in software development and how beginners can stay ahead🔗 Links Mentioned in This Episode:• AWS Q Developer: aws.amazon.com/q/developer• AWS Machine Learning University (MLU) Courses: amazon.science• AWS Skill Builder (Free & Paid AI Training): aws.amazon.com/training/learn-about/machine-learning/• AWS Generative AI Innovation Center ($100M investment): aws.amazon.com/generative-ai/innovation-center/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.

You’re learning about JavaScript arrays all wrong.For loops, zero-indexing, blah blah blah.But WHY? What makes arrays so damn important?Let's break down why arrays and objects are the backbone of the internet and a couple common problems that JS beginners should work towards solving.A video on using APIs with JavaScript: https://youtu.be/4naH4qczQCgSend 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.

Don't worry - this won't become a fitness podcast... or I dunno, maybe it will.Seriously, I know how much exercise has changed my life and directly contributed to my ability to debug code, stay sane during stressful periods and make me feel a bit more confident.Next episode we'll be back to tech focused content but I sincerely hope you find this show useful.Grab Your simple fitness guide 👈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.

There are enough stories out there about how to be a 10x developer, whatever the hell that means.I want to share with you the 3 worst developers I ever worked with and what made them so awful.The names have been changed to protect the innocent.Except for the first one…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.

Henry Ngo is a tech recruiter who wants to see you win the game of job hunting. We chat about:• The Importance of a compelling hero section in resumes• Utilizing technology and AI in the recruitment process• Tips for effective communication during interviews• Addressing myths about the competition in job applicationsYou can connect with Henry on 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.

Take-home coding challenges can be daunting, but there are effective strategies to tackle them. The discussion reveals three key approaches: honing your unit testing skills, enhancing documentation, and creating a project walkthrough video. The importance of follow-up communication after submission is also emphasized. Personal anecdotes and insights add depth, making the advice practical and relatable for aspiring developers.

I used to roll my eyes when someone talked about "prompt engineering."Then Dr. Toth showed me what's possible in a video where he created facial recognition software in under 9 minutes.Toth is the CEO of an AI Medical Tech company with decades of coding experience. He's a smart cookie.He schooled me on how to use new coding tools like Cursor, writing better prompts and what he sees in the future for software developers.Here's his Cursor file for you to steal: https://github.com/Theta-Tech-AI/llm-public-utils/blob/production/system_prompts/cursor.mdYou can read his articles here: https://substack.com/@thetatechrob or find him on Linkedin here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robtoth/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.

Let's cut to the chase.Here's the video for building a side project: Watch on YTGrab the cheat sheet for side projects here.Here's the waitlist for the AI Mentorship Program: Apply hereSee ya!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.