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What happens when a music educator with performance anxiety decides to become a software developer?

Anne discovered coding through The Odin Project and immediately recognized a familiar pattern-based thinking from her music background. "I fell in love with the process of coding, the community of developers," she explains. 

Despite being an introvert with social anxiety, she forced herself to attend meetups and hackathons—each experience confirming she was on the right path.

Her job search defied conventional wisdom. No endless LinkedIn networking or algorithm grinding. Instead, a casual conversation with a friend led to her current role as a front-end developer.

Want to follow in Anne's footsteps? Check out our Dev 30 program for structured JavaScript learning and community support. Visit dev30.xyz to save your spot and begin your own coding journey.

You can connect with Anne here: Anne's LinkedIn

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AI didn’t kill bootcamps — shallow learning did.

So what skills actually matter now that building a CRUD app is a commodity?

And can you learn them without working at a company or getting a CS degree?

In this episode, I’ll break down why the bootcamp model no longer works, what’s replacing it, and how to develop the old school engineering mindset that will set you apart in the AI era — even if you’re self-taught.

If you’re serious about becoming a software engineer and want mentorship that’s not just YouTube and vibe coding, check out Parsity.io or hit the link in the show notes to chat.

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🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For career changers who want to pivot into software.

💼 Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Google, Brian-look-a-like)

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Yasemin, a senior front-end developer with a decade of experience, shares insights on career progression in front-end development and how the transition from junior to senior is more about mindset than technical skills.

She discusses her journey from being task-focused to product-minded while offering practical advice for developers at all stages.

• The junior-to-senior transition
• Front-end interviews
• Deep JavaScript fundamentals and whether they're worth learning

Check out Yasemin's podcast "Commit to Growth" and look for her articles on Medium where she shares more technical insights and career advice.

Yasemin's LinkedIn

Commit to Growth Podcast

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🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For career changers who want to pivot into software.

💼 Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Google, Brian-look-a-like)

👂🏻Easier Said Than Done Podcast

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Chris, a mentee at Parsity was feeling a bit down and asked me straight up what I think about the future of coding careers.

I had to really think about it.

With headlines screaming about AI taking our jobs and markets being oversaturated, it's enough to make anyone question their path.

But what if the doom and gloom narrative isn't matching reality? In this candid episode, I tackle the question head-on: is learning to code still worth it? 

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🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For career changers who want to pivot into software.

💼 Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Google, Brian-look-a-like)

👂🏻Easier Said Than Done Podcast

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A rant on the myth of developer productivity with AI and my experience in vibe coding hell with a team of senior engineers.

- Why Vibe Coding is great for prototyping and terrible for real software

- Why we still need junior developers

- Why you should be wary of loud expert beginners online

- What skills you ACTUALLY need as a software engineer in the AI era

Shameless Plugs

🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For career changers who want to pivot into software.

💼 Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Google, Brian-look-a-like)

👂🏻Easier Said Than Done Podcast

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Serious about joining Parsity? Schedule a call with me ☎️

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You want to learn to code because you want more money. Let's just be honest about it.

First off - there are many other ways to make a desirable income without learning a difficult skill like coding.

You can do sales.

You could be a product manager.

Maybe start an illegal gambling den?

Have you considered selling large quantities of drugs perhaps?

If you do decide to create software for money, just realize you may never crack six figures, you're likely to be laid off at least once and you have to keep up with technology which changes fast AF.

Is anyone still here?

Here's the great news - if you do enjoy coding and are willing to do things that make you uncomfortable, you can have dramatic financial upside.

I have a process I've been following to maximize my earning potential as a developer and stay employed which I want to share with you.

Shameless Plugs

🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For career changers who want to pivot into software.

💼 Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Google, Brian-look-a-like)

👂🏻Easier Said Than Done Podcast

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Serious about joining Parsity? Schedule a call with me ☎️

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What’s it really like to go from coding alone to working on a real dev team?

 Dean Fox shares his raw experience navigating TypeScript, Git, team dynamics, and scrapped code during his first internship through Parsity's Inner Circle program.

👤 Connect with Dean: Dean Fox on LinkedIn

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🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For career changers who want to pivot into software.

💼 Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Google, Brian-look-a-like)

👂🏻Easier Said Than Done Podcast

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The developer landscape is shifting. Fast.

AI isn’t replacing developers—it’s replacing the kind of developer that only knows how to write boilerplate and follow tutorials.

There are some practical skills you're going to want to pick up in the AI era and a few I'm kinda sad to say are becoming less relevant by the day.

I mentioned my unit testing project in this episode - it's still worth checking out IMO. 

Grab it here: https://github.com/CodeCoachJS/js_pro_unit_testing

Shameless Plugs

🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For career changers who want to pivot into software.

💼 Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Google, Brian-look-a-like)

👂🏻Easier Said Than Done Podcast

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Serious about joining Parsity? Schedule a call with me ☎️

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What separates successful tech career changers from those who struggle?

After switching careers into tech at 31 following years of addiction, and mentoring hundreds of aspiring developers, I've noticed some odd patterns and traits of those who make it vs those who don't.

This episode is not meant to discourage you. I hope it gives you a practical idea of some skills you can develop and ultimately, whether you should consider this career path.

I'd love to know your take as well - leave a comment or email me at [email protected]

Shameless Plugs

🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For career changers who want to pivot into software.

💼 Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Google, Brian-look-a-like)

👂🏻Easier Said Than Done Podcast

Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course

Serious about joining Parsity? Schedule a call with me ☎️

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We cover:

• Why even smart, driven people need help when learning to code
• What ADHD looks like as a software engineer—and how she manages it
• How burnout hit hard after landing the job
• Why public speaking became a surprising superpower
• Getting hired without ever doing a technical interview
• Her honest take on AI tools, TypeScript, LinkedIn vs. Twitter, and more

If you’re an adult switching careers, neurodivergent, or just wondering if bootcamps still work—this conversation is for you.

👉 Connect with Mindi:

📬 Code Out Loud on Substack

💼 Mindi on LinkedIn

Shameless Plugs

🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For career changers who want to pivot into software.

💼 Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Google, Brian-look-a-like)

👂🏻Easier Said Than Done Podcast

Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course

Serious about joining Parsity? Schedule a call with me ☎️