Develop Yourself

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.

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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.

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Ryan Talbert, author of 101 Tips: TypeScript, React, and JavaScript has a hell of a developer origin story:

Part 1: Went to school for entrepreneurship
Part 2: Scammed by a shady developer who stole his life savings
Part 3: Learned to code from tutorials
Part 4: Becomes a software engineer and LinkedIn personality
Part 5: This interview 😎

Ryan breaks down a very unconventional path from administrative assistant to software engineer to author and thoughts on what early career coders can do to stand out, get hired as well as hot takes on TypeScript and the JavaScript landscape.

Also, if you're a Missouri resident, check out Ryan's app to claim your gas tax money: mogastaxback.com

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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.

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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 ReactJS

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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 seen people get canned and what you can do to avoid this unfortunate scenario.

If you are a developer and already know how to code - check out this set of challenges and community I made for you: javascriptprosapp.com

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AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

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 LinkedIn

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AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

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 can be used to amplify your learning IF you use it in the right way.

Here's the video that breaks down the Devin AI Demo debacle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNmgmwEtoWE

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Here's a scary realization: there is no 1 path to learn coding.

There are many and not every one will work for you.

Guest Ilya Dorman challenges conventional coding education and some of my opinions on how to learn to code.

We talk about how understanding your own learning process and aligning your personal and professional expectations can transform your approach to coding and lead to true confidence in your skills.

You can find Ilya here:
codeforhumans.dev
Ilya on LinkedIn

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AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

Congratulations! You landed your first software engineering role.

Now an entirely new and much longer game begins.

I remember the feelings of joy when I got hired and then my anxiety kicked in:

"What will they expect me to know?"
"Will I get laughed out of the room?"
"Am I gonna get fired?!"

Let's explore what you can expect on your first day, week and month as a developer and how to use your n00b status to your advantage 😎.

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🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI

🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here

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AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI