Develop Yourself

Data structures and algorithms aren't just for interviews. Whether you know it or not, you are standing on the shoulders of giants when you write code.

DSA doesn't have to be intimidating.

Let's explore some real world examples of common structures and algos and some ways to learn them.

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There is no magical technology stack which will make getting that first job easy. There are certainly technology choices I would avoid and others I would make sure to learn.

If becoming a software developer was as easy as learning the "right" technology then most people wouldn't pay tens of thousands learning computer science or for mentorship. 

I outline the exact tech stack I would be learning right now in order to be more hire-able in 2025..

Here's the SQL episode I make reference to in the episode: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1819601/episodes/15860008-176-a-hands-on-guide-to-learning-sql

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Learning in public isn't about likes.

It's not about becoming an influencer.

Learning in public is a practical way to validate yourself as a developer, learn the art of writing and become discoverable in a sea of cookie-cutter bootcamp grads.

We will go over why you want to learn in public, how to do it and a way to meet other developers without being weird.

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In this episode, I chat with Harley Ferguson, the seven-foot-tall South African CEO of Origen Software. 

We dig into strategies for going viral, crafting engaging posts, and how Harley’s unique perspective has helped him build an audience of over 60,000 followers.

Whether you're looking to become LinkedIn famous or just stand out in the developer market - you'll walk away with actionable steps to begin learning in public the right way.

Harley is an amazing human and an excellent writer. You can connect with him here:

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Harley's LinkedIn

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Let's go over some super practical tips to improve your JavaScript code and look a little less junior.

Got suggestions for an upcoming show or a guest I should reach out to? Email me at [email protected]!

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In this episode, I’m joined by Rahul Pandey, a former tech lead at Meta and co-founder of JoinTaro, a platform for ambitious software developers.

Rahul shares his transparent insights on working in big tech, including the reality of big salaries in FAANG companies and what it’s really like behind the scenes.

You can connect with Rahul on LinkedIn.

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Don't miss out on this course I made for JoinTaro about breaking into tech as an outsider which is FREE for a limited time: https://www.jointaro.com/course/break-into-tech-and-become-a-software-engineer/

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"AI is coming for your tech job!"

"There's no hope for coders in 2024!"

"Learn to code?! Ha, that was so 2015."

Do these click bait titles sound familiar?

I've gone down the YouTube rabbit hole of doom and gloom videos about the tech job market and AI. The reality is much less interesting which is why you won't see much of it on platforms where extreme opinions get the most eye balls.

Excuse me while I go on a rant about layoffs, AI and getting hired in 2024 with some facts to back me up. You can check out a real time look at the tech job market here: https://www.trueup.io/job-trend

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There is a valuable skill that will set you apart from most developers. 

It will go from a nice to have to a requirement if you want to move into leadership: 

Public speaking. 

If you’re like me, maybe you think you can just hide in your code hole and never speak. 

I tried this method for a few years and it sorta worked. 

I didn’t get fired. 

I also couldn’t get promoted or make much of an impact.

In this epsiode, Geoffrey Huck shares how he went from being terrified of speaking with strangers to coaching CEOs and tech leaders on how to communicate.

He breaks down how you can accelerate your own career by learning the art of public speaking with tips you can put to use today.

He even has a gift for you if you want to learn more:

Check out his 3 step guide to speaking with confidence.

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One started a multi-million dollar business. 💰

Another wrote a popular library for unit testing that you've probably heard of. 🧠

The last one called me out on my b.s. 😅

I stole a little piece of each of these developers to accelerate my own career.

I've been very lucky.

I live in the epicenter of the tech universe in the San Francisco Bay Area. Every nerdy developer with a dollar and a dream ends up here somehow.

You don’t have to get lucky though.

I want to share the lessons I learned from each of these characters that saved me from mediocrity and might help you as well.

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Dr. Junaid Akhtar is content architect at Educative and an expert in the science of education and specifically, learning to code. 

In this episode we discuss:

- what most people get wrong about learning to code and learning in general
- the best way to stay motivated
- why 10,000 hours to master a subject is BS
- project-based learning and why developers do best with this strategy

Dr. Junaid is the kind of person more new coders should be listening to. His advice is based on years of experience as both an educator and a software engineer. He gets it.

Here's where you can connect with him:

• Dr. Junaid Akhtar's LinkedIn

I personally use Educative and you can check out  their pathway towards software developer here -> Educative Learn-to-Code Content

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