Podcast
Did Your Coding Bootcamp Suck? Here's What You Should Do.
Sept. 19, 2022
Coding bootcamps are definitely the best bang for your buck when it comes to landing your first developer role, but that doesn't mean there aren't a lot of programs that prioritize profit over your success. For those that ha…
Top 5 Things To Look For In A Quality Coding Bootcamp
Sept. 12, 2022
MANY coding bootcamps continue to squeeze out as much profit as possible. We've seen that get exponentially worse during the pandemic as their pool of students opened up with everything being remote. I appreciate those who t…
SEO Tips For Aspiring Frontend Developers
Sept. 5, 2022
I finally got to pick the brain of an SEO specialist. I decided to host this podcast episode because having extra knowledge about SEO, content, and accessibility can help you stand out as an aspiring frontend developer. It h…
How To Become A DevOps Engineer (And What The Job Is Like)
Aug. 29, 2022
Are you interested in becoming a DevOps Engineer? It's hard to solidify exactly what DevOps is and how to get into it, so I brought on a Senior DevOps Engineer to teach me more about it. As you'll learn, there's quite a vari…
Should Aspiring Developers Be Worried About The Recession?
Aug. 22, 2022
One of the most common questions I’ve been asked recently is “What do you think about becoming a developer during this recession?” Here’s my honest opinion about the situation for aspiring developers. I legitimately just hit…
Mistakes That Prevent Self-taught Developers From Landing A Job
Aug. 15, 2022
If you are struggling as a self-taught developer or just want to increase the chances that you'll land a developer job with this path, this podcast episode is for you. Unfortunately, most self-taught developers give up befor…
Nucamp Coding Bootcamp Review In 2022
Aug. 1, 2022
Should you go to the coding bootcamp, Nucamp, in 2022? I brought 2 recent graduates and 1 person that just completed the backend program to help you answer that question. As usual, this is a no-BS review of the program. They…
How To Escape Tutorial Hell (For Developers)
July 27, 2022
Have you ever finished a developer course, went to try and use what you learned to build something, and felt like you completely forgot everything you just learned? This is much more common than you think. Most importantly, …
What I Loved And Hated About Being A Developer
July 25, 2022
In this podcast episode, I shared my unfiltered experience of what being a developer has been like - emphasis on “unfiltered”. You’ve been warned. --------------------------------------------------- 🤝 Join our junior friend…
Linkedin Tips For Aspiring Developers
July 20, 2022
LINKEDIN! It’s such an important social platform for aspiring developers, and quite the controversial one as well. Some people love it. Some people hate it. I think most developers actually use Linkedin very ineffectively. I…
Are Coding Interviews ACTUALLY Broken?
July 18, 2022
People are FRUSTRATED with the current state of coding interviews. Down with data structures and algorithm interviews! Why am I being tested ON THE SPOT in the interview, only to have my anxiety spike? Do hiring managers eve…
Treat Your Web Development Portfolio Projects Like Products | Landing Page Tips
July 13, 2022
Whether you’re an aspiring developer building out portfolio projects, or a software engineer building out their website or app in hopes to get users, an effective landing page will go A LONG WAY in helping convince users tha…
How To Become A No-code Developer (And Get Paid)
July 11, 2022
Not many people realize this, but no-code and low-code apps are quite sophisticated now. You can create both web and mobile apps with little to no code. I brought on a no-code developer to share his journey in this field. We…
How To Become a Blockchain Developer in 2022 | Web3 & Decentralization
July 4, 2022
Blockchain. Web3. Decentralization. What does it all mean!? I'm still figuring that out and getting more comfortable with it all. I'm especially interested in learning about what opportunities exist for aspiring developers a…
How To Become A Software Engineer In Test (SDET) In 2022
June 22, 2022
I invited on a software engineer in test to talk about both what his job is like and how to actually become one. We ended up diving into so much more - different types of testers, certifications, programming languages, testi…
How To Become A Developer Relations Engineer
June 20, 2022
Ways to Change the Workplace with Prina Shah + Guests For those who stand against crappy work cultures, lousy leaders and toxic teams! Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
How To Become A Wordpress Developer (Self-taught)
June 15, 2022
Ever wonder what it's like to be a WordPress developer or even how to become one? I invited one onto the podcast to share his journey and tons of great tips for aspiring developers that want to follow the same path. The best…
How To Become A Developer Advocate | A Developer Advocate From Stripe Breaks It Down
June 13, 2022
Do you enjoy creating content or even just have an interest in understanding users who use a product? Especially if you have coding knowledge, have you ever considered a developer advocate role? I brought on Mike, a develope…
Becoming A Technical Writer | A Mix Of Coding, UX, and/or Writing
June 8, 2022
Hello developers! I can't emphasize enough how many different career paths there are for you if you enjoy coding. If you want to mix your technical skills with a passion for UX or even write internal documentation for develo…
Why You Should Consider Becoming an Email Developer | Required: Basic HTML and CSS Knowledge
June 6, 2022
If you're interested in breaking into tech with a coding position, have you considered an email developer position? The minimum you have to learn is much less than a traditional software engineering position and apparently, …
FAANG Level Mock Software Engineer Interview (JavaScript)
May 30, 2022
I hosted a 3rd and final mock interview with this series of FAANG-level coding challenges. Daniel, the interviewer, has almost 20 years of experience as an engineer between Microsoft and Facebook. We found a brave soul to be…
Mobile Developer To Entrepreneur | Google Expert, Courses, and Content Creation
May 23, 2022
I know that many of you would love to work for yourself one day so I invited on an entrepreneur to share some advice. Little did I know he would have so much to share! He started out with a coding bootcamp; became a mobile d…
Coding Bootcamp Student Attempts FAANG Mock Coding Challenge (JavaScript)
May 16, 2022
When I shared the opportunity to offer a few FAANG level mock interviews, a current coding bootcamp student decided to throw his hat into the ring and try it out. This is the 2nd episode (out of 3) with these mock interview …
FAANG Level Mock Interview (Entry Level / JavaScript)
May 11, 2022
I invited on a Wordpress developer of 3 years to tackle an entry-level FAANG mock interview in JavaScript. Quite frankly, most people are too scared to come on to do this, so kudos to Milos for being willing to tackle these …