The Programmer Toolbox

By Kathryn Hodge, Robyn Silber

Technology Education Educational Technology Software How-To

What's The Programmer Toolbox about?

A podcast hosted by Kathryn Hodge and Robyn Silber that aims to introduce others to coding, demystify core programming concepts, provide tips for success, and start more conversations around important topics in technology.

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The Programmer Toolbox episodes:

01.15.2019
The Daily Routines of a Software Developer
Kathryn and Robyn each share what a typical day looks like for them as software developers working in the tech industry. Find out what they do to make time for the things that matter to them while also balancing a...
01.08.2019
Sample Projects for a Beginner Programmer (Part 2)
Kathryn and Robyn continue where they left off in episode 8 by walking through 3 additional beginner projects: a library catalogue, a quiz, and a game of hangman.
01.01.2019
Favorite Mobile Apps for Your Everyday Programmer
Happy New Year! Hear some stories about our favorite mobile apps in this week's episode of The Programmer Toolbox. Discover what apps and wearables we use as software developers and how they fit into our everyday lives.
12.18.2018
Sample Projects for a Beginner Programmer
Time to dive in, practice your skills, and start building your programming portfolio! Kathryn and Robyn discuss what considerations to make when defining the requirements for your coding projects. You'll be walked through how to build sample beginner projects that...
12.11.2018
Data Structures and Object Oriented Programming for Beginner Programmers
Do you store every piece of data in its own variable? Probably not... and if you had to, that would not be very fun, especially if had thousands or millions of data pieces. This week Kathryn and Robyn from The...
12.04.2018
Beginner Technical Terms in Software Development
In continuation of Episode 2, Episode 6 covers the next set of important software development terminology for beginners. Kathryn and Robyn introduce the elements that make up a programming language.
11.27.2018
What To Do When Your Code Doesn't Work
OMG... My code doesn't work!! Kathryn and Robyn of The Programmer Toolbox explain what to do when your code doesn't work. They explain what errors are in computer programming, how to debug your code, what software tools that help you find...
11.13.2018
Why Work on Personal Projects
What is a personal project? Does it have to involve coding? Kathryn and Robyn of The Programmer Toolbox reveal how to gain resume-worthy experience before having any work experience. They cover what a personal project is, how to include it...
11.06.2018
Is a Computer Science Degree Required for a Career in Technology?
Do you need a computer science degree to work in tech? The Programmer Toolbox hosts debunk the myth that a computer science degree is required. Kathryn and Robyn evaluate whether to attend college, offer alternatives to conventional education, and provide...
11.06.2018
What is Computer Science?
Robyn Silber and Kathryn Hodge at The Programmer Toolbox break down computer science fundamentals.
11.01.2018
How Did You Get Into Technology?
From zero to programming hero, The Programmer Toolbox hosts Kathryn Hodge and Robyn Silber introduce themselves and share the paths they took that led them to software engineering.

What's The Programmer Toolbox about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

The Programmer Toolbox episodes:

The Daily Routines of a Software Developer

Sample Projects for a Beginner Programmer (Part 2)

Favorite Mobile Apps for Your Everyday Programmer

Sample Projects for a Beginner Programmer

Data Structures and Object Oriented Programming for Beginner Programmers

Beginner Technical Terms in Software Development

What To Do When Your Code Doesn't Work

Why Work on Personal Projects

Is a Computer Science Degree Required for a Career in Technology?

What is Computer Science?

How Did You Get Into Technology?