Suitcase Coder: The Podcast

By Suitcase Coder

If you're learning to code, because you want to switch or start a new career as a web developer or software developer, then this podcast is for you! I'll be sharing my personal journey from joining a ... more

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The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.

Suitcase Coder: The Podcast episodes:

April 14, 2020 10: The Power of Knowing your WHY
The power of knowing your WHY will unlock the potential of getting to that next level. For me, it led me here to making this podcast and growing as a web developer. Knowing my “why” has kept me going in the midst of the madness, and encourages and inspires me to aspire for more. Join me as I chat about everything “why. ” What a why is, why is your why is important to define, how to define it and how to apply your why in your techie world.
Find your why, with me!
Get in touch:
https://suitcasecoder.com/
https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase
https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder
https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/
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9min
April 07, 2020 09: Am I too old to make a career switch?
Here are a few reasons why I don't think it's too late to make a career switch and what are some steps you can take to actually make the move. Action Item: Find your roadblocks Coding Challenge: Write a function that returns a random number between 18 and 24. Get in touch: Website, YouTube Channel, Twitter, Instagram
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11min
March 31, 2020 08: HTML Basics Explained
Understand the very basics of HTML and how it relates to everything else coding. This is for all beginner coders, who are teaching themselves, getting a head start in their Bootcamp or are on the beginning stages of their coding bootcamp.

The first of many [technical] episodes, that will be sprinkled in this podcast's lineup to cover some of the basics of the top topics covered in many coding bootcamps.

Reach out to me!
Website
YouTube
Twitter
Instagram

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11min
March 24, 2020 07: Remote Video Conferencing Etiquette
When you're having to work from home, many meetings go online, whether it's on Zoom, Google Hangouts, GoToMeetings, or any other video conferencing software, you might want follow some of these guidelines to help the online meetings go a bit smoother.
Check out my website for weekly coding challenges, and subscribe to Suitcase Coder's YouTube Channel for weekly podcast recordings.

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9min
March 17, 2020 06: Three Things I Wish I Did Before Starting My Coding Bootcamp
The top three things I wish I did before starting my coding bootcamp, and how they can give you a head start!
Are you thinking of becoming a web developer? Are you interested in learning to code? Did you make the leap and sign up for a coding bootcamp, but are anxious to get started? This episode provides three actions you can take before beginning your learning to code journey that may help you get a head start on your coding bootcamp!
Weekly Coding Challenge: Create a function that returns whether a string is a palindrome or not.
Visit the website for coding challenge preview and solutions to previous coding challenges!
Youtube recordings:
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14min
March 13, 2020 05: Top Five Questions to Ask Before Joining a Coding Bootcamp
Are you looking to join a coding bootcamp but not sure which one to choose? This video covers the five kinds of questions you should be asking all bootcamps before committing to a single one.
Website: https://suitcasecoder.com/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder
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12min
March 04, 202004: Bootcamp, CS Degree, or Self-taught
Are you ready to make the leap into coding, but you're still wondering which route to take to do so? This episodes covers the differences between coding bootcamps, computer science degrees, or becoming self-taught developers.

Resources
The Financial Diet - website & podcast & youtube

Tech Talent Talk - podcast

Free learning resources - freeCodeCamp, codeCademy, generalAssembly

Learn to learn - Thomas Frank, Vark, Medium Article
Suitcase Coder
Website

Youtube

Twitter

Instagram

Podcast
Weekly Challenge
Answer: Github
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18min
February 25, 2020 03: So You Want to be a Developer, Huh?
Are you getting extremely bored at work and is coding something that interests you? Then this episode is for you! I discuss the three steps I took to become a career changer!

Weekly Challenge: Create 5 divs and line them up in a row for desktop view but stacked in a column for phone and tablet views.
Watch on Youtube
The Financial Diet - great resource when getting started with budgeting and everything finances
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13min
February 18, 2020 02: Prove Yourself as a Developer
Applying to jobs is always difficult, and being an entry-level developer seems twice as hard. Listen up for suggestions on how to prove yourself as a programmer when it comes time to job applications.
Weekly Challenge: Create an array of at least ten names, then create a function that returns (or logs) only names that are four letters long or less. Ex: Laura would not get logged, but Sara would. Solution out on Monday
Watch on Youtube: All episodes are recorded and posted on my youtube channel, where you will also find solutions to my weekly challenges, tutorials, and more!
Follow me on Twitter: This is where I share updates on my stuff, as well as great articles and resources I find along the way!
Other Mentions: Loom - the software application I use to record most of my youtube videos
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12min
February 11, 2020 01: Distractions and How to Avoid Them
How to keep your distractions away and get one step closer to reaching your goals as a web developer! Watch on Youtube Weekly Challenge: create a collapsible menu!
Website
Youtube
Twitter
Instagram
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14min

FAQs about Suitcase Coder: The Podcast:

How many episodes does Suitcase Coder: The Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 40 episodes available.