The popular MERN stack tutorials and the larger JavaScript ecosystem in general has failed to prepare junior developers for professional jobs. This is a rant about that... --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 ❤️ Support What I Do - https://www.patreon.com/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll rec...
I ran Linux desktop as my daily driver for 2 months - dev, streaming, gaming. Here’s the straight rundown: what worked, what broke, and what I’d do differently if I tried again. --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 ❤️ Support What I Do - https://www.patreon.com/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'...
The reality of being a dev is that you're capable of a future that goes way past the limits a company allows you to work within. Just in case devs forgot, I wanted to record this reminding them of that, and ultimately why I left the industry. --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 ❤️ Support What I Do - https://www.patreon.com/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some prod...
Tried agentic coding while building a Twitch analytics feature for Twitch Sprout and... I hated it. It bloated the code, ignored library features, and turned me into a spec-writing code reviewer instead of a dev. I also shared where AI has helped as well. --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 ❤️ Support What I Do - https://www.patreon.com/donthedeveloper Disclaim...
I’ve been skeptical of AI for a long time - tired of the hype, the slop, and the talk about replacing developers. But as a one-person business, I can’t ignore its potential. In this episode, I break down why I’m doubling down on AI for the next few months: testing its limits, exploring real use cases, and seeing if it actually makes my life easier… or if I’ll end up saying I was right to be skeptical all along. --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - ...
It's been a while since I've created a video. I just wanted to provide an update with what's going on with coding, fitness, and the future of content on my channel. --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 ❤️ Support What I Do - https://www.patreon.com/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a ...
One of the more difficult things junior developers seem to struggle with is knowing what portfolio projects to build to be marketable and competitive in the job search. I went over a variety of types of projects and how much they help you stand out among your competition. Not only that, but I went over the pros and cons of each, misconceptions of what is common but ineffective advice given around these projects, and how to be effective at making the more marketable options even more impressi...
I switched to Linux Desktop from Mac/Windows. I use it as a daily driver now. Here are the reasons why I finally made the switch. I shared a lot of the software I use for ALL of my needs. If you're a live streamer, developer, or gamer, and you're considering switching, hopefully this video will help with your decision to switch or not. --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/T...
Scrimba is just starting to release fullstack/backend courses. They're going to be starting with 8 courses: Suppabase, Command Line Basics, Express, SQL, Nuxt, Vite, Next, and Node. I shared my honest thoughts on some of the courses, who they're for, and what part of your journey you should consider going through them. --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 ❤️ Supp...
Rant about how black-pilled aspiring developers who choose to be victims are poisonous to all other aspiring developers. --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 ❤️ Support What I Do - https://www.patreon.com/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. ...
Almost every professional developer should be building side projects and here's why. --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 ❤️ Support What I Do - https://www.patreon.com/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. =========================== WEBDEV C...
Building a NestJS course for Scrimba and other channel & life updates --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 ❤️ Support What I Do - https://www.patreon.com/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. =========================== WEBDEV COURSES I HI...
Here are a few warning signs that the self-taught developer path may not be for you. --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 ❤️ Support What I Do - https://www.patreon.com/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. =========================== WEBDEV C...
Just finished your coding bootcamp and wondering what the heck to do next? Maybe you're a bit worried about the job market for coding bootcamp grads. If so, this one is for you. --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 ❤️ Support What I Do - https://www.patreon.com/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'...
I dive into three common mistakes that hold aspiring developers back. If you’re serious about breaking into tech, staying motivated, and leveling up your skills, this one is for you! --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 ❤️ Support What I Do - https://www.patreon.com/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy somethi...
Why are so many aspiring developers burning out or giving up? In this, I explore how a lack of curiosity is holding back the new generation of junior devs. We’ll dig into why blindly following “popular” paths can kill your motivation, and how embracing exploration, passion, and genuine excitement for tech can reignite your learning journey. If you’re feeling stuck or unmotivated, this might be the wake-up call you need. --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help...
I’m calling out five big misconceptions about becoming a frontend developer that might be wrecking your progress. I talk about whether you actually need backend skills to land a frontend gig, if you should learn Next.js, and even if you should learn Tailwind. There's more I dive into, so if you're aiming to become a frontend developer, this one's for you. --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - ...
In this, I break down five major mistakes that can instantly sabotage any junior developer’s chances of landing a real coding job. I’ll talk about how inconsistent coding habits, half-finished side projects, and a questionable online presence are some of the biggest turn-offs for hiring managers, along with one or two surprises you might not expect. If you’re serious about becoming a software developer, you’ll want to hear about these red flags so you can sidestep them and stand out from the ...
In this, I break down why every junior developer needs a capstone project that goes beyond simple tutorial or clone apps. I share why code-along and copycat projects may reinforce your skills, but ultimately fall short in showcasing true problem-solving ability. Instead, I explain how to create a meaningful project built around something you genuinely care about—one that solves real problems, targets real users, and demonstrates practical, hirable skills. I discuss how capstones teach user-c...
Here's what I have planned for 2025, but also, we need to talk about the state of many aspiring developers out there right now... --------------------------------------------------- 🔥 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 🎮 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 ❤️ Support What I Do - https://www.patreon.com/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost t...