The boys are back to the AWS chatter. This time, they discuss Gyan's second-favourite AWS service: S3. Luckily, everyone's favourite AWS-certified co-host is here again to make sure that the conversation is accurate.

In the do better segments, Nathan offends his entire hometown, and Gyan commits to reading more betterest. All this and more on episode 26.  

Do Better Club: http://do-better.club/

Nathan's Dev Blog: https://nwcalvank.dev/

Gyan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gyancode

Nathan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwcalvank

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dobetterdevshow/

Today, we're joined by our first guest! Having worked at Shopify for 6 years, Anis has a lot to teach us about the company, both for customers and employees.

This is also the first in-person recording! How exciting. #TripleBlessed

Do Better Club: http://do-better.club/

Nathan's Dev Blog: https://nwcalvank.dev/

Gyan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gyancode

Nathan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwcalvank

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dobetterdevshow/

References...

Bo Burnham: Inside - available on Netflix

Bo Burnham's Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC81hVmI5eEBIt3s3HQpJd_w

After a basic System Design discussion last week, the guys dig deeper into one of the OG services on AWS: EC2. The chat quickly evolves into an informal infrastructure pop quiz, which Gyan conducts and Nathan attempts to pass.

Beyond EC2, Gyan shares some productivity goals, and Nathan rediscovers wind.

Do Better Club: http://do-better.club/

Nathan's Dev Blog: https://nwcalvank.dev/

Gyan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gyancode

Nathan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwcalvank

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dobetterdevshow/

References...

EC2 Comparison Site: https://instances.vantage.sh/

Watsky Freestyle: https://youtu.be/FdbSTlXYVhc

Flakes 1v1 w/o Mechanics: https://youtu.be/O5E4MMWr4xw

Stronger By Science Podcast: https://www.strongerbyscience.com/podcast/

Your favourite YAML doctor and certified AWS noob are back to talk about the basics of system design. The guys discuss standard web app architecture, including DNS, load balancers, and databases.

In the do better segments, Gyan talks some more about the impact that Thanks for the Feedback has had on him, and Nathan continues to try to make this a show about Rocket League.

Do Better Club: http://do-better.club/

Nathan's Dev Blog: https://nwcalvank.dev/

Gyan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gyancode

Nathan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwcalvank

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dobetterdevshow/

References...

Rocket Science: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCfKidiMlHTBRNkQZlLzUesw

As developers, we learn a lot on-the-job, but there are also many times when the job you have can't prepare you for the job you want.

In this episode, the guys talk about things that they've done to continue learning and improving outside of their 9-to-5.

Do Better Club: http://do-better.club/

Nathan's Dev Blog: https://nwcalvank.dev/

Gyan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gyancode

Nathan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwcalvank

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dobetterdevshow/

Let's face it, your documentation sucks. Ours probably does too, but now we have a podcast, where we can pretend that it doesn't.

In this episode, the guys talk about how nearly everything that they do is essentially just documentation, how Atlassian should do better, and how to breathe.

Do Better Club: http://do-better.club/

Nathan's Dev Blog: https://nwcalvank.dev/

Gyan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gyancode

Nathan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwcalvank

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dobetterdevshow/

References in this Episode...

Sequence Diagram: https://sequencediagram.org/

In the final instalment of the interview series, the guys talk about the steps from accepting an offer to the first day on the job.

Do Better Club: http://do-better.club/

Nathan's Dev Blog: https://nwcalvank.dev/

Gyan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gyancode

Nathan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwcalvank

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dobetterdevshow/

References in this Episode...

MKBHD RetroTech Season 2: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBsP89CPrMeNIuvr9j3_EQaMwaNJ6rhuQ

JohnnyBoi_i Twitch VODs:

NA vs EU 1: https://youtu.be/ttFve1D5JoM

NA vs EU 2: https://youtu.be/4Vw0JXXzle8

NA vs EU 3: https://youtu.be/0LkF9zIV4OY

Technical interviews come in many forms, and you need to prepare for them in different ways. The guys discuss their approaches to technical interviews, how to prepare, and when to simply refuse to do them.

Do Better Club: http://do-better.club/

Nathan's Dev Blog: https://nwcalvank.dev/

Gyan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gyancode

Nathan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwcalvank

Email: [email protected]

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dobetterdevshow/

References in this Episode...

JohnnyBoi_i Twitch Stream (will expire eventually): https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1004022195

The boys talk about their experiences with passing non-technical / HR-screening interviews.

Do Better Club: http://do-better.club/

Nathan's Dev Blog: https://nwcalvank.dev/

Gyan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gyancode

Nathan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwcalvank

Email: [email protected]

References in this Episode...

Sequence Diagram: https://sequencediagram.org/

How to Win Friends and Influence People: https://amzn.to/3gnSdel

The boys talk about the different ways that they've found new jobs and how to approach your current employer before you leave.

Do Better Club: http://do-better.club/

Nathan's Dev Blog: https://nwcalvank.dev/

Gyan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/gyancode

Nathan's Twitter: https://twitter.com/nwcalvank

Email: [email protected]