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#177 - The science behind learning to code: Why you don’t need 10,000 hours to succeed
Dr. Junaid Akhtar is content architect at Educative and an expert in the science of education and specifically, learning to code.
In this episode we …
1 year, 3 months ago
#176 - A Hands on Guide to Learning SQL
Professional software developers overwhelmingly use SQL but few coding bootcamps teach it.
Learning some basic SQL doesn't need to be overwhelming or …
1 year, 3 months ago
#175 - The Unwritten Rules to Becoming a Senior Developer: 4 Steps to Level Up
Without a clear path from junior developer to senior, most developers fall into the coding trap:
You double down on your current programming language …1 year, 3 months ago
#174 - 4 Projects to Learn the Basics of Javascript (plus a Form Challenge in Show Notes)
Before you watch another 100 hour YouTube tutorial, try these 4 side projects which are small enough to do over a weekend and will teach you a hell o…
1 year, 3 months ago
#173 - Breaking into Tech After 40: The Self-Taught Developer Path with Dicky Kitchen
Dicky Kitchen is a self-taught developer who made the leap into tech in his 40s—without a degree, bootcamp, or formal schooling.
Dicky is in his first…
1 year, 3 months ago
#172 - The Free Work Formula: How Freelancing for Free Can Jumpstart Your Dev Career
Don't hate mail me just yet.
“Free” work as a developer can feel like a controversial topic, but it could be the key to jump-starting your career.
I’…
1 year, 4 months ago
#171 - A Beginners Guide to Learning Backend Software Development with Javascript (mini-tutorial included)
I know the smartest and best looking developers are listening to this podcast.
As a thank you, here's a mini-tutorial to learn some backend software d…
1 year, 4 months ago
#170 - 4 Steps to Build Coding Habits that Stick (or any Positive Habit)
In the last decade, I got sober, learned to code, and lost 50 pounds.
At the end of the day, the key to all of these transformations came down to hab…
1 year, 4 months ago
#169 - Hacking Productivity: ADHD Strategies for Software Developers
The field of software development tends to attract neuro-divergent people, and because of the emphasis on problem-solving, long stretches of focus, a…
1 year, 4 months ago
#168 - Working as a Developer at a Startup vs a Mid-Size Company vs Fortune 100: Pros and Cons
Wondering where to take your first step in the tech world?
Should you aim for a fast-paced startup, a steady mid-sized company, or a giant like Googl…
1 year, 4 months ago