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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.
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Send us a Text Message.Your VS Code Shortcuts here including a video.Shameless Plugs 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers 🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2024 and get a massive discount to Parsity 🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedInAlready a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
Send us a Text Message.I chat with Carly, a former Parsity student who learned to code, didn't quit her job and instead decided to become a freelance web developer.I love stories like hers.Carly talks about the reality of joining a coding bootcamp program, finding time to code with a full time job, her externship experience with Parsity and advice for early career coders.Shameless Plugs 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers 🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2024 and get a massive discount ...
Send us a Text Message.My son just turned 18 and graduated high school.I started my career in coding at 30 and I often wonder where I'd be if I started earlier. Terrible habit.If I had full control over my kids' lives - this is how I'd structure their careers as software engineers so they would be much further along in the game than I am at my age.None of them want to be coders however so maybe this advice will help you.Shameless Plugs 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers 🚀 dev...
Send us a Text Message.Let me tell you about the WORST interview I've ever had when I made it on site at Google back in 2019. My worst fear came true in this interview with the single worst interviewer I've ever had. It also exposed some serious knowledge gaps that led me to finally learn how to conquer tech interviews, increase my confidence and my boost my salary.This is NOT a lesson on how to beat Google's interview process. We go over the interviews that 99% of developers will encounter a...
Send us a Text Message.Sometimes, developers and content creators use too many personal stories to make big claims. This creates an echo chamber online, making you believe things that might not be true.Here’s what the real world looks like for most developers:Most developers don’t work for big tech.You’re more likely to fix old code than build new features.Even the best developers fail interviews.Your next interview probably won’t include a whiteboard.JavaScript is the most popular language, ...
Send us a Text Message.We dive into the world of over-employment with our special guest, the Secret Developer. 🤫Discover how he transitioned from a non-traditional background into tech, managed to secure multiple contract roles and successfully juggles his responsibilities across various jobs. The Secret Developer breaks down his interview experience, finding jobs outside LinkedIn and how his life has changed since learning to code.Whether you're an aspiring developer or navigating...
Send us a Text Message.There is an overwhelming amount of information available for aspiring software developers, let's explore a structured strategy called reverse engineering to simplify the path towards landing a job.We will look at the ONLY project you need to build on your way towards becoming a software developer as well as an opinionated list of technologies you should learn.Shameless Plugs 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers 🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2024 and get a massiv...
Send us a Text Message.Learning to code is hard.Getting a job as a developer requires an entirely different approach. David Roberts is a software developer and recruiter with decades of experience. He explains the game of getting hired from a recruiters perspective, how you can make it easier to be "discovered" on LinkedIn and thoughts on job guarantees.You can connect with David at Crushing Digital to check out his social media, courses and free trainings.Chapters:13:16 Developers' Approach ...
Send us a Text Message.I've started too many failed businesses to count. First there was the diary app. Then there was the 3 years I worked on a startup for real estate transactions. The real-time CSS tool. A learning management system. The SAAS app for actors to upload their auditions.I finally found some success with a small business I created which made me around 20k last year.If you're a software engineer interested in starting your own business I'm going to lay out some practical, n...
Send us a Text Message.Could there be a worse time to learn to code?I was nearly 30, had been sober for less than 2 months and had a 1 year old and 8 year old at home.I worked an office job which I just started and drove Lyft and Uber on the side.There was no time. So I had to create time. In the process of learning how code, I learned the 2nd most important skill as a software developer (right after coding): the art of time management.Shameless Plugs 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career...
Send us a Text Message.In today’s episode, we chat with another Brian, a founder, mentor, and recurring guest at Parsity. Brian shares his fascinating journey from being a self-taught developer to working as an engineering manager at IBMI asked Brian what he would do if he was a bootcamp grad in today's job market and he has some practical and actionable advice that has worked for him and others he has mentored. Hope you find this helpful!Shameless Plugs 🧠 Parsity - a coding program fo...
Send us a Text Message.4 little letters almost got me fired.LGTM."Looks good to me"As a software developer you'll be reading code much more than you will be writing it. Part of your role will almost certainly include looking over your peers' code and giving them feedback. These are called PRs or peer reviews.I sucked at PRs until our lead developer called me out! In this episode we will learn how to approach peer reviews as a developer and how they fit into the software development life cycle...
Send us a Text Message.For the last 10 years I've been writing code for a living and also worked at several bootcamp programs. I now own Parsity, a coding bootcamp. I also went to 2 bootcamps myself!I know they can work wonders and change lives.I've also seen a lot of people who failed to make the transition to software engineer.That sucks.Let's explore 3 reasons why I've seen people fail and more importantly, how you can avoid a similar fate.Also - this is the last week for you to get a mass...
Send us a Text Message.I met a junior developer with 7 years experience. His resume actually looked pretty good. When we started the interview though… oof.He struggled with a simple problem that required iterating over an array and merging some objects.How was this possible?Let's explore how to avoid a similar fate and how you can shorten your path to senior developer.Shameless Plugs 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers 🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2024 and get a massive di...
Send us a Text Message.Ryan Talbert, author of 101 Tips: TypeScript, React, and JavaScript has a hell of a developer origin story:Part 1: Went to school for entrepreneurshipPart 2: Scammed by a shady developer who stole his life savingsPart 3: Learned to code from tutorialsPart 4: Becomes a software engineer and LinkedIn personalityPart 5: This interview 😎Ryan breaks down a very unconventional path from administrative assistant to software engineer to author and thoughts on what early career ...
Send us a Text Message.I’m going to break down the strategy that took me from an underpaid, mediocre developer to an engineering leader through a series of strategic job hops.Shameless Plugs 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers 🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2024 and get a massive discount to Parsity 🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedInAlready a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another CourseSerious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
Send us a Text Message.React is the single most popular framework for the world's most popular programming language: JavaScript.Yes, you must learn it.In this episode we go over:- What is React, why you care and changes to know in 2024- How much JS is enough before you learn React?- Server side rendering vs client side rendering- What the heck is Next.JS and why you need to learn it- Resources you can use to learn NextJS and ReactJSGot an idea for the podcast? Share your suggestion here an...
Send us a Text Message.As an engineering manager I've had the privilege of promoting engineers on my team and offering people their first role in tech. It's one of the most rewarding parts of the job. Besides all the meetings of course... that's the icing on the cake 😉.Unfortunately, I've also had the not so fun task of promoting people OUT of the team 😬. I've also spoken to a few junior developers who finally landed their first role.... then got fired.We will explore the top 2 reasons I've s...
Send us a Text Message.This week, I interviewed Vanessa Vun who switched careers at 35 and went from clinical lab scientist to software engineer. She doesn't have any hacks or shortcuts to landing her first role in a tough market, just practical advice that you're probably not reading online.You can connect with her here: Vanessa's LinkedInGot an idea for the podcast? Share your suggestion here and we will shout you out if we answer it 😎Shameless Plugs 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for c...
Send us a Text Message.Could AI ever replace the entire software development industry? Should you still learn to code?Lets tackle the misconceptions and fears head-on, demystifying the hype around AI tools like Devin AI, and shining a light on the importance of critical thinking. In a world where sensational headlines blur the lines between fact and fiction, we walk you through the reality of AI's capabilities and its implications for developers. Lastly, a practical perspective on how AI...
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