Zuckerberg went on JRE and told the world that AI will replace mid-level engineers soon.

Are we talking about the same mid-level engineers here?

AI fear mongering gets lots of engagement but how real is this threat?

Zubin and I talk about what mid-level engineers do, why NO ONE is safe and what developers still do better than AI.

Here are the resources Zubin mentioned in this pod:

 https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-career-changers-have-an-advantage/

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yfh6j_7pBO4&list=PLAPuklwJx5V3fpXiSD9CMh3RhPQTCSemj&index=17&t=8s

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Learning to code didn’t change my life.

Getting sober and exercising did however.

10 years ago I was lost in addiction and headed on a path to jail or death. I think there are some lessons from my failure that may help you on your own journey.

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Alex Lau has nearly 2 decades in software and even wrote a book to help developers avoid the pitfalls that nearly derailed his career.

What I like about Alex is that he keeps it real. We answered questions from you in this episode with no BS.

- Mass applying vs networking vs building in public
- How to negotiate your salary and what hiring managers don't tell you
- What to do about that nagging voice in your head that tells you you're not good enough

You can connect with Alex here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexlau/

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Think developers spend all day writing code? Think again.

A recent study from Software.com reveals that developers actively code for just 52 minutes per day—about 4 hours and 21 minutes per week. 

So what the hell do software developers actually do?

In this episode, I break down 2 actual assignments I've been given at both a small startup and a large company to illustrate the reality of work as a software developer.

It's not all coffee breaks and big bags but I think it's interesting work. Maybe you will too.

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In this episode of the Develop Yourself podcast, we walk you through my 5-step process for solving coding problems. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a problem, unsure of where to start, this episode is for you. I’ll show you how to break down problems, test your assumptions, and leverage patterns to find solutions that work.

I also show you exactly how I use this process to tackle problems in real time. If you’re curious to see it in action, check out the video in the show notes where I demonstrate the entire process step-by-step.

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/1u3AyP5L--c

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How cooked are we now that OpenAI is getting closer to AGI (artificial general intelligence)?

It feels like AI is inching closer towards making software developers obsolete but how much of this fear is real and how much is complete hype?

The answer shouldn't surprise you if you write code for a living...

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In this episode, Vanessa and Wilfredo share their inspiring journeys of breaking into tech as self-taught developers.

Learn how they avoided tutorial hell, built standout portfolios, and reinvented themselves online to land their first jobs in software engineering.

Packed with practical advice on overcoming imposter syndrome, choosing the right learning path, and navigating the job hunt, this episode is a must-listen for anyone considering a self-taught route into tech.

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Before you read "Cracking the Coding Interview" or "Clean Code", I want to offer a few books that you should read at every stage of your developer career from not-yet-hired to engineering manager.

Me, sponsored? No.

I just like sharing what's worked for me in the hopes it can work for you.

If you have some good recommendations I didn't mention please let me and the rest of us know in the comments!

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We're going to go through a very hands-on, practical process for learning enough JS to be dangerous.

From the tools and services you will need as well as challenges to complete and small projects to make, you will have a clear idea of what to do and build to go from zero to noob.

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Humans are notoriously bad at predictions, but I’m going to make some anyway.
 
Based on what I’ve seen this year and what’s happening in the current market, I believe there are a few key things you’re going to need to know to stay ahead in your career. 

Some of these predictions I’m making are bets I’m taking myself, and I figured I should share them with you here. 

In this episode, I’m diving into what’s on the horizon for tech in 2025, and how you can leverage these trends to future-proof your skills and take your career to the next level.

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