Simple Programmer Podcast

Today I received a question from a reader asking me about listening to music while working.

But... Is it a good idea? Or is it a bad idea? Does it affect your productivity?

In this video, I talk about different types of music and how each one of them interacts with your attention and the quality of the work you do.

The world landscaping is changing dramatically and we can't stop it. Due to this fact, it's inevitable that some jobs and functions simply disappear.On today's landscaping, are software architects still relevant? Do they still play a major role on software development roles? Are there still planning on this environment?How must software architects plan their future and survive this constant technology changing?

The world landscaping is changing dramatically and we can't stop it. Due to this fact, it's inevitable that some jobs and functions simply disappear.

On today's landscaping, are software architects still relevant? Do they still play a major role on software development roles? Are there still planning on this environment?

How must software architects plan their future and survive this constant technology changing?

Does personal responsibility play some role on the road to success?On this video, a teacher sent me a question asking about personal responsibility. She sees a lot of changes happening, especially on this new generation of kids.What should she do in order to teach those kids about personal responsibility?

Does personal responsibility play some role on the road to success?

On this video, a teacher sent me a question asking about personal responsibility. She sees a lot of changes happening, especially on this new generation of kids.

What should she do in order to teach those kids about personal responsibility?

If you're a freelancer, setting an ideal rate is one of the most difficult things you might face on your entire career.Chances are, if you're a freelancer, you've probably offered a discount to some of your clients. But... Is this a good option?What happens when you offer your clients a discount and they... Complain? How should you overcome it?

If you're a freelancer, setting an ideal rate is one of the most difficult things you might face on your entire career.

Chances are, if you're a freelancer, you've probably offered a discount to some of your clients. But... Is this a good option?

What happens when you offer your clients a discount and they... Complain? How should you overcome it?

Eric Smith is the founder of CodeSmith Tools and CodeSmith Generator. I’m sure many software developers are just as excited as I am to have him as a guest on Simple Programmer. CodeSmith started out as a side project while Eric was working with a company. He ended up leaving that company but negotiated with them to get rights to sell it. To cut the long story short, he made a deal with them and the rest is history.

I’ve actually interviewed Eric on Get Up and Code awhile back, and we talked about CodeSmith and his inspiring weight loss transformation. He also talked a little bit about Exceptionless, a company he just started at the time. I invited him again to do another interview and talk about it a bit more.

Eric Smith is the founder of CodeSmith Tools and CodeSmith Generator. I’m sure many software developers are just as excited as I am to have him as a guest on Simple Programmer. CodeSmith started out as a side project while Eric was working with a company. He ended up leaving that company but negotiated with them to get rights to sell it. To cut the long story short, he made a deal with them and the rest is history.

I’ve actually interviewed Eric on Get Up and Code awhile back, and we talked about CodeSmith and his inspiring weight loss transformation. He also talked a little bit about Exceptionless, a company he just started at the time.  I invited him again to do another interview and talk about it a bit more.

At this point, you must be familiar with the Pomodoro Technique, a technique used by a lot of professionals to increase productivity.In today's video I received a question about how to use the Pomodoro technique on work environments.How am I supposed to set a schedule and don't have anyone bothering me? Is this even possible?