#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 to become an "expert"You add more tools to your too...
30 Sep 202421min
#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 of a lot about writing JavaScript.In this episode we...
26 Sep 202421min
#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 90 days as a professional developer after a career...
23 Sep 202447min
#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’ll walk you through strategies for gaining credibil...
19 Sep 202420min
#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 development as a Javascript developer.Video: https:/...
16 Sep 202425min
#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 habits. In this episode, I break down how small, consi...
12 Sep 202422min
#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, and task management, developers with ADHD often face...
9 Sep 202423min
#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 Google? In this episode I share my personal journey thro...
5 Sep 202429min
