#162 - 3 things about software I learned from a career as a criminal
15 years ago I made money by trading various substances for cash. I was hooked on drugs, alcohol and living like a loser. It took 3 near death experiences, 2 children, 1 intervention and too many slee...
15 Aug 202415min
#161 - Oops, Did I Do That? Alex Lau and Brian Share Their Biggest Mistakes (and lessons) as Software Developers
I used to hate admitting my mistakes when I was a more junior developer.Over the years, I've made some embarrassing blunders. I've thought I was going to be fired a dozen times.You can not avoid makin...
12 Aug 202430min
#160 - No, You Don’t Need a Bootcamp or Degree to Become a Software Developer
Should I even be telling you this?I mean I own a coding bootcamp.The reality is that you don't need a degree OR a coding bootcamp to be a hire-able developer but there's a reason why the majority of s...
8 Aug 202423min
#159 - Why Pessimists Fail at Coding: How New Coders Can Build Optimism, Practically
Pessimists are often right.Optimists are often successful.When you're doing something new like learning to code, you don't have any "proof" that you will be good at it. Your brain wants to find patter...
4 Aug 202417min
#158 - Beyond Coding: The Essential Skills Every New Developer Needs
Learning to code isn't enough.10 years ago, being able to write some HTML, CSS, Jquery and JavaScript could land you a job.Honestly, you can still make money just knowing these basics. But, if you wan...
1 Aug 202418min
#157 - Freelancing, Coding Bootcamps, and Overcoming Addiction with William Ray
William Ray is a YouTuber, coder, and recent bootcamp graduate. We discuss how he went from a background in behavioral health to freelancing in the tech industry, overcoming addiction, the challenges ...
29 Jul 202430min
#156 - Surviving your first week as a software developer: SDLC, 30 Day Plans, On-Calls and more
What happens AFTER the "I'm hired" post on LinkedIn?Once the "congratulations" comments and initial excitement wears off, reality sets in."Did they make a mistake when they hired me?""Can I do this?""...
25 Jul 202423min
#155 - Insider Tips from a Top 1% Career Coach for Software Developers: Megan Dias Gets Real About LinkedIn, Learning in Public, Green Banners and more...
Megan Dias is a top 1% career coach on UpWork. She's also the career services coordinator at Parsity.She did not hold back on this episode where we discuss:- the reality of the tech job market and wha...
22 Jul 202442min
