How to Stay Ahead as a Software Engineer - No Matter What Changes!
Beyond Coding5 Maalis 2025

How to Stay Ahead as a Software Engineer - No Matter What Changes!

🔥 How do top software engineers stay ahead—no matter how fast technology evolves?

The tech industry is constantly shifting, and staying relevant as a software engineer isn’t just about learning the latest frameworks. In this episode, we dive into:**

✅ How to master your tools & become highly efficient
✅ The mindset shift every engineer needs to stay adaptable
✅ Why incremental learning beats future-proofing every time
✅ The growing role of AI (and why it won’t replace good engineers)
✅ The underrated skill that separates great engineers from the rest

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to future-proof your career, this episode is packed with real-world insights to help you navigate change and keep growing. 🚀

👂 Tune in now & take your engineering career to the next level!



Full episode on YouTube ▶️

https://youtu.be/54HyRePTTSQ

Beyond Coding Podcast with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠🎙Patrick Akil⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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0:00 - Intro - Q&A #12: Software Engineering, Career Growth & Podcasting!

0:43 - What skills makes a great software engineer?

2:50 - How do you stay relevant in tech?

4:41 - What is the biggest mistake junior developers make?

7:49 - The best programming advice you've ever received?

13:08 - How do you choose the correct tech stack for new projects?

15:50 - What is the one thing you wished you knew earlier in your career?

18:36 - Should every developer strive to be a tech lead?

22:25 - How do you handle imposter syndrome as a developer?

31:14 - What are the best habits for long term career success in tech?

32:00 - The importance of relationships

33:50 - What to remember about what you're doing?

36:06 - How do you come up with podcast ideas?

38:56 - What is the hardest part of running a podcast now?

41:52 - Biggest lesson learned from doing this podcast

44:10 - Conclusion & Call to Action: Ask Your Questions!

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