#191 - Ruby on Rails, The Odin Project and Learning to Code on Your Own
I chat with Michael, a self-taught developer, about his journey learning Ruby on Rails through project-based learning. We discuss Rails’ philosophy, early projects, overcoming challenges, and the impo...
25 Nov 202431min
#190 - 3 lessons from chatting with 643 software developers
After speaking with over 600 of you out there, I got a pretty good idea of what you're likely struggling with.I hope you enjoy these cheat sheets to help fix your janky resume, create a cool side proj...
21 Nov 202421min
#189 - Brooke Sweedar’s Front-Line Report: Surviving and Thriving After a Coding Bootcamp
Brooke Sweedar is a recent coding bootcamp grad currently on the job hunt.She gets real about what it actually takes to make a coding bootcamp work for you (especially if you're a busy professional), ...
18 Nov 202443min
#188 - 3.5 Mistakes Career Changers Make When Learning to Code (And How to Avoid Them)
When you went to school, you were rewarded for completing assignments on time and memorizing facts.This same approach will NOT work for becoming an employable software engineer.In fact, it will have t...
14 Nov 202420min
#187 - Mastering JavaScript Mental Models with Genies, Spaceships, and Wormholes
"Maybe Javascript just isn't for me..."Let's talk mental models and Javascript.A good mental model is a way to "latch" onto a foreign concept by relating it to something you understand.I speak with Ky...
11 Nov 202439min
#186 - Data Structures and Algorithms in Real Life
Data structures and algorithms aren't just for interviews. Whether you know it or not, you are standing on the shoulders of giants when you write code.DSA doesn't have to be intimidating.Let's explore...
7 Nov 202429min
#185 - The Boring Tech Stack I Would Use to Get Hired as a Software Developer in 2025
There is no magical technology stack which will make getting that first job easy. There are certainly technology choices I would avoid and others I would make sure to learn.If becoming a software deve...
4 Nov 202427min
#184 - From Invisible to Hireable: The Power of Building in Public for New Coders
Learning in public isn't about likes. It's not about becoming an influencer.Learning in public is a practical way to validate yourself as a developer, learn the art of writing and become discoverable ...
31 Okt 202432min
