Develop Yourself

Brian Jenney
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Apr 18, 2024 • 19min

#129 - Coding with AI: The Devin AI Drama and Building Smarter Dev Skills with AI

Exploring the limitations of AI in coding, debunking sensationalized AI claims, navigating through misinformation on social media, and using AI as a tool to enhance coding skills - all discussed in this intriguing podcast episode.
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Apr 14, 2024 • 34min

#128 - One Size Fails All: Exploring Approaches to Learning Code with Guest Ilya Dorman

Guest Ilya Dorman challenges traditional coding education, emphasizing personalized learning strategies. Topics include overcoming mental blocks, imposter syndrome, prioritizing fit in first job, unlocking developer job market, and navigating software development realities.
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Apr 12, 2024 • 19min

#127 - What to Expect on Your First Day As a Software Developer

Congratulations! You landed your first software engineering role.Now an entirely new and much longer game begins.I remember the feelings of joy when I got hired and then my anxiety kicked in:"What will they expect me to know?""Will I get laughed out of the room?""Am I gonna get fired?!"Let's explore what you can expect on your first day, week and month as a developer and how to use your n00b status to your advantage 😎.Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI
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Apr 8, 2024 • 31min

#126 - The Developer's Roadmap: Insights from the Stack Overflow Survey

Exploring key technologies highlighted in the Stack Overflow Survey of 2023, benefits of coding boot camps, evaluating online learning platforms like Udemy, evolution of software engineers, and guidance on enhancing hireability as a web developer
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Apr 4, 2024 • 25min

#125 - Your Side Project Cheat Sheet - 6 steps to create cool sh*t

Explore the benefits of creating side projects, starting with API data and minimal features. Learn about user flow, technology choices, and practical knowledge. Dive into project management, planning, and hosting on AWS for career growth.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 30min

#124 - Do You Have to Learn In Public? A Different Take on Networking, Content Creation and Personal Branding with Anna Miller

Everybody and their mother, including me, has been telling you to just learn in public. Anna Miller is co-founder of Code Career Mastery and has a different take on creating a brand online, making genuine connections and shortening your path to HIRED.Honestly, this was one of the most refreshing takes I've heard on building a personal brand online. We discuss:- why you don't HAVE to only talk about tech- how to network for real- a practical way to get referrals- why LinkedIn is better than XConnect with Anna on LinkedIn 👈Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI
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Mar 28, 2024 • 21min

#123 - I'm an Engineering Manger and I've Seen All Your Resumes: Here Are 4 Ways to Avoid Rejection

An engineering manager shares insights on how to avoid rejection with resumes, categorizing them into NO, Maybe, Yes piles. Emphasizes on standing out, highlighting personal achievements, and structuring resumes strategically. Offers advice on avoiding common pitfalls, increasing hireability, and reducing bias in job applications.
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Mar 25, 2024 • 26min

#122 - Self Taught vs Coding Bootcamp: Surprising takeaways from Levy, a current bootcamper

We hear a lot of success stories about bootcamp grads AFTER they’ve landed their first role. What about those who are in the middle of learning to code?I sit down with Levy, a current student in a coding bootcamp who’s juggling work, life and learning how to build software.Levy shares what he wishes he’d known before starting a coding bootcamp, why the self-taught path wasn’t the right fit for him even though he knows some programming languages and offers a bit of advice for those who are considering doing a bootcamp style program.Follow Levy’s career transformation and connect with him on LinkedIn:Levy’s LinkedIn Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI
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Mar 21, 2024 • 23min

#121 - Am I Gonna Get Fired? The 4 Biggest Mistakes in my Developer Career

The podcast discusses the host's career mistakes in software development and the value of learning from failures. Topics include production failures, pretending to understand tasks, and embracing mistakes for personal growth in a developer's career.
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Mar 18, 2024 • 20min

#120 - Data Structures and Algorithms for Beginners

Learn about the importance of data structures and algorithms for software engineers, including boosting confidence and problem-solving skills. Explore the basics of DSA, efficiency with Big O notation, and the power of binary search for optimized data storage and retrieval.

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