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Git Cute Podcast: a Software Developer & Tech Podcast

Git Cute Podcast: a Software Developer & Tech Podcast

By Jocelyn Harper

Making tech news obtainable and cute one podcast at a time.
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Conquer System Design with Me

Git Cute Podcast: a Software Developer & Tech PodcastJul 26, 2022

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Conquer System Design with Me

Conquer System Design with Me

I am writing a system design course, and I want y'all to preorder it and join me! Conquer System Design is my latest creation to help all of you feel confident in your roles as software engineers.  Code for 25% off: GITCUTE22 Important Links: Join my mailing list! Preorder Conquer System Design Here! My Linktree Witch Gems VS Code Theme Purchase my Book on Amazon If you found this episode funny, helpful, or all of the above, subscribe and leave a review!
Jul 26, 202207:45
MY BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!

MY BOOK IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON!

MY BOOK IS AVAILABLE ON AMAZON NOW! How amazing! If you weren't able to purchase itw hen I was independently publishing the Ebook last year, now's your chance to get it through Amazon or through gitcutebooks.com **Affliate links** Join my mailing list! BUY MY BOOK HERE {Ebook, Hardcover, Paperback} Grokking the System Design Interview HERE Coderust Hacking the Coding Interview HERE Gitcutebooks.com
May 12, 202204:32
Season 4, Episode 1: Do. Your. Research.

Season 4, Episode 1: Do. Your. Research.

Happy Valentine's Day! Did you miss me? I am back with Season 4 with something that needs to be said among all of the discourse surrounding courses, books, tutorials, and money in technology that not many people talk about. It really could be the solution to all of your problems.  >>Join my mailing list! >> All Links are Here https://linktr.ee/javavvitch
Feb 14, 202224:48
I WROTE A BOOK.

I WROTE A BOOK.

https://www.gitcuteguide.dev
Apr 26, 202110:11
Issa Hiatus

Issa Hiatus

A tiny sort of hiatus until the book is done! If you have not preordered the book yet, preorder it here. (https://preorder.gitcuteguide.dev) Sign Up For Book Updates! https://gitcuteguide.dev Witch Gems VS Code Theme: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=CrystalTokyo.witch-gems Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/git-cute Buy Me a Coffee : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/javawitch JAVA ESSENTIALS FOR THE JAVA SERIES: Angie Jones: https://twitter.com/techgirl1908 and https://testautomationu.applitools.com/java-programming-course/ Java Books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/javavvitch?listId=28IV6OPPX5V8H FULL DISCLOSURE: Any link in the show description that is Apple (IE: Apple Books, Apple Music, etc.) or through my Amazon Storefront is a commission link. If you click the link and purchase the product, I do receive a commission, however, you are not obligated to purchase through those links. If you found this episode funny, helpful, or all of the above, subscribe and leave a review! Apple Podcast Google Play RSS Feed Spotify Stitcher Social Media: Twitter Facebook Twitch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Mar 22, 202110:34
The "Git Cute" eBook Preorder is LIVE!

The "Git Cute" eBook Preorder is LIVE!

I finally got to the point where "Git Cute: A Software Engineer's Guide to Seniority" is available for preorder at https://preorder.gitcuteguide.dev. HOW EXCITING. This episode will be going over why I decided to write SEGTS and going through the current version of Table of Contents for the book. Preorder the Book! https://preorder.gitcuteguide.dev Witch Gems VS Code Theme: https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=CrystalTokyo.witch-gems Merch: https://teespring.com/stores/git-cute Buy Me a Coffee : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/javawitch JAVA ESSENTIALS FOR THE JAVA SERIES: Angie Jones: https://twitter.com/techgirl1908 and https://testautomationu.applitools.com/java-programming-course/ Java Books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/javavvitch?listId=28IV6OPPX5V8H FULL DISCLOSURE: Any link in the show description that is Apple (IE: Apple Books, Apple Music, etc.) or through my Amazon Storefront is a commission link. If you click the link and purchase the product, I do receive a commission, however, you are not obligated to purchase through those links. If you found this episode funny, helpful, or all of the above, subscribe and leave a review! Social Media: Twitter Facebook Twitch Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0
Mar 15, 202123:58
RobinHood Isn’t a Game

RobinHood Isn’t a Game

Today we take a look at the technological side of the unprecedented rallying of Reddit’s subreddit WallStreetBets and how they put RobinHood at the center of an unethical predicament. We’ll also take a look at the so called “gamification” of stock trading that Robin Hood has pulled off has put retail investors at the forefront…More
Feb 01, 202118:12
Content Creation w/ Sidney Buckner

Content Creation w/ Sidney Buckner

This week we have YouTube content creator and Ladybug Podcast host Sidney Buckner on to talk about content creation and her process for creating relatable, honest content. We may also spend a lot of time fangirling over each other, but when there’s two successful Black women in tech finally talking to each other 1-1, what…More
Jan 25, 202101:21:19
What is GitHub DOING?

What is GitHub DOING?

It’s another year which means the continuation of the discrimination at the tech companies that we work for has only been imported over. For our first episode back after hiatus, Jocelyn tackles the recent firing and rehiring of a GitHub Jewish employee for calling Nazis at The Capitol a “Nazi” and that the damage has…More
Jan 19, 202132:13
The Hiatus Starts… Now!

The Hiatus Starts… Now!

This episode is announcing the hiatus of the Git Cute Podcast until mid January for Season 3 with some other announcements as well. Stay tuned and thank you for the support! Support the podcast: Witch Gems VS Code Theme: >>> https://marketplace.visualstudio.com/items?itemName=CrystalTokyo.witch-gems < Merch!!! >>> https://teespring.com/stores/git-cute < Buy Me a Coffee >>> https://www.buymeacoffee.com/javawitch < JAVA ESSENTIALS FOR THE…More
Dec 07, 202009:03
[Java Series] OOP & Polymorphism With a Senior Engineer

[Java Series] OOP & Polymorphism With a Senior Engineer

This is the kick off episode of the Java Series! Join Jocelyn as she explains object orientated programming and polymorphism as it pertains to Java. Merch!!! >>> https://teespring.com/stores/git-cute < JAVA ESSENTIALS FOR THE JAVA SERIES: Angie Jones: https://twitter.com/techgirl1908 and https://testautomationu.applitools.com/java-programming-course/ Java Books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/javavvitch?listId=28IV6OPPX5V8H FULL DISCLOSURE: Any link in the show description that is Apple (IE: Apple Books, Apple Music, etc.) or through…More
Nov 10, 202021:22
SPOOKY Podcast Update

SPOOKY Podcast Update

Happy Halloween! Due to me getting my wisdom teeth extracted yesterday, NO FULL EPISODE THIS WEEK! As a sorry, I am giving y’all a coupon for free shipping this weekend for the Git Cute Merch Store. Use ‘SPOOKY2020’ 🙂 Merch!!! >>> https://teespring.com/stores/git-cute < JAVA ESSENTIALS FOR THE JAVA SERIES: Angie Jones: https://twitter.com/techgirl1908 and https://testautomationu.applitools.com/java-programming-course/ Java Books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/javavvitch?listId=28IV6OPPX5V8H Where to Donate: Donate to…More
Oct 31, 202002:29
Season 2, Episode 18: Learn Java with a Senior Java Engineer

Season 2, Episode 18: Learn Java with a Senior Java Engineer

This is the first episode in our Teaching Java Series! We need to acknowledge Java as the best enterprise programming language, and I am going to teach you over several episodes why. Merch!!! >>> https://teespring.com/stores/git-cute < JAVA ESSENTIALS FOR THE JAVA SERIES: Angie Jones: https://twitter.com/techgirl1908 and https://testautomationu.applitools.com/java-programming-course/ Java Books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/javavvitch?listId=28IV6OPPX5V8H Where to Donate: Donate to Multiple Bail…More
Oct 26, 202028:19
Season 2, Episode 17: MORE FORTNITE

Season 2, Episode 17: MORE FORTNITE

I told y’all that I really like Fortnite and so do Bob and Nuru. So of course I had to invite them back to talk about the new season and the best things we love (and maybe dislike strongly) about the current game of Fortnite. Sponsors: eDX: Get your discount on courses: https://www.edx.org/cute Merch!!! >>> https://teespring.com/stores/git-cute…More
Oct 19, 202001:26:17
Season 2, Episode 16: GIT CUTE MERCH

Season 2, Episode 16: GIT CUTE MERCH

It’s finally here! The Git Cute Podcast merch store! Go forth and buy cute merch and also support the podcast. Thank you for supporting the podcast so much that I am able to actually do this; This is for you! —> https://teespring.com/stores/git-cute
Oct 12, 202007:41
Season 2, Episode 15: [Relaxed Fit] Tech News

Season 2, Episode 15: [Relaxed Fit] Tech News

This week we have a very relaxed fit episode about current Tech News.. sigh. Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman Sponsors: eDX: Get your discount on courses: https://www.edx.org/cute Audible: Get your free 30-day trial and free book here: https://www.audibletrial.com/gitcute Grinding Coffee Co: https://grindingcoffee.co/?ref=gitcute Use Code: ‘GITCUTE’ Where to Donate: Black Lives Matter Donate to Multiple Bail Funds Black Lives Matter…More
Sep 21, 202024:10
Season 2, Episode 14: How to Understand the App Deployment Cycle like a Senior Software Engineer

Season 2, Episode 14: How to Understand the App Deployment Cycle like a Senior Software Engineer

Have you also wondered what the hell all of the talk about deployment is actually about? Or maybe you have been around application deployment, but don’t know what it fully entails? Check out this great intro to deployment guide. Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman Sponsors: eDX: Get your discount on courses: https://www.edx.org/cute Audible: Get your free…More
Sep 08, 202020:22
Season 2, Episode 13: How to Onboard as a Senior Software Engineer

Season 2, Episode 13: How to Onboard as a Senior Software Engineer

What are the questions that you should ask yourself as you are about to onboard on your new job as a Senior Software Engineer? I let you know the questions that I ask my company and team before the big day arrives! Rest in Power, Chadwick Boseman Sponsors: eDX: Get your discount on courses: https://www.edx.org/cute Audible:…More
Aug 31, 202021:39
Season 2, Episode 12: #freefortnite

Season 2, Episode 12: #freefortnite

What is going on with Epic Games and #freefortnite? How is Apple involved? We’ll talk about it this week. Don’t forget to enter the review and comment contest! –> https://twitter.com/gitcutepodcast/status/1288165065871568897?s=20 Sponsors: eDX: Get your discount on courses: https://www.edx.org/cute Audible: Get your free 30-day trial and free book here: https://www.audibletrial.com/gitcute Grinding Coffee Co: https://grindingcoffee.co/?ref=gitcute Use Code: ‘GITCUTE’ Where to Donate:…More
Aug 24, 202023:49
Season 2, Episode 11: Should We Trust the Blind App?

Season 2, Episode 11: Should We Trust the Blind App?

This episode covers a r/cscareerquestions post about Blind because… why the heck are we so complacent with giving an app our work email address? Notably, Blind was integral in furthering the discussion of how we are being treated in the workplace. Listen to find out! Sponsors: eDX: Get your discount on courses: https://www.edx.org/cute Audible: Get your…More
Aug 10, 202030:23
Season 2, Episode 10: How to Conduct Mock Software Engineer Interviews

Season 2, Episode 10: How to Conduct Mock Software Engineer Interviews

PARTICIPATE IN THE INTERVIEW BUNDLE GIVEAWAY! What better way to start of Season 2’s episode 10 than with an interview bungle giveaway and talking about how to give mock interviews?! No better way I say. Sponsors: eDX: Get your discount on courses: https://www.edx.org/cute Audible: Get your free 30-day trial and free book here: https://www.audibletrial.com/gitcute Grinding Coffee…More
Aug 03, 202031:21
Season 2, Episode 9: How I Became a Senior Software Engineer

Season 2, Episode 9: How I Became a Senior Software Engineer

This week we will listen to me awkwardly ramble my way through talking about myself and my path to becoming a Senior Software Engineer! Thank you to everyone that has sent congratulations emails and Tweets. Y’all are awesome. Sponsors: eDX: Get your discount on courses: https://www.edx.org/cute Audible: Get your free 30-day trial and free book…More
Jul 27, 202040:08
Season 2, Episode 8: How to Ace Your System and API Design Interviews

Season 2, Episode 8: How to Ace Your System and API Design Interviews

This week we are diving into System and API Design! I have been going through a lot of System and API design with success, so I figured I would share what the resources and what I have found to be the best to tackle these interviews. Sponsors: AUDIBLE: Get your free 30-day trial and free…More
Jul 20, 202020:52
Season 2, Episode 7: The Medium Article Read ‘Round the World

Season 2, Episode 7: The Medium Article Read ‘Round the World

TRIGGER WARNING! Time to address the elephant in the big ole tech room. Primarily going over the unanticipated response regarding my Medium article. If you didn’t know it existed, well, I suppose now you do. My Medium Article: https://medium.com/@soandsos/my-time-as-a-black-woman-software-engineer-at-capital-one-5c05fa8faed Sponsors: AUDIBLE: Get your free 30-day trial and free book here: https://www.audibletrial.com/gitcute Grinding Coffee Co: https://grindingcoffee.co/?ref=gitcute Use Code: ‘GITCUTE’…More
Jul 13, 202020:11
Season 2, Episode 6: How to Manage Tech Recruiters

Season 2, Episode 6: How to Manage Tech Recruiters

In this episode, I talk about how to deal with finding a job and using the great – and sometimes frustrating – technical recruiters. I breakdown the types of recruiters and the most common questions that a recruiter will ask including the best answers to give! Knowing how to interact with recruiters is one essential…More
Jun 29, 202018:35
Season 2, Episode 5: How to Solve LeetCode FAST

Season 2, Episode 5: How to Solve LeetCode FAST

In this episode, I am going to give you a breakdown of how I approach my LeetCode problems and how it helps me come to the solution the fastest! Sponsored: Today’s episode is sponsored by AUDIBLE. Get your free 30-day trial and free book here: https://www.audibletrial.com/gitcute LeetCode Problem: https://leetcode.com/problems/two-sum/ Where to Donate: Black Lives Matter…More
Jun 22, 202018:23
Season 2, Episode 4: Build Your Own Tech Community

Season 2, Episode 4: Build Your Own Tech Community

It’s time for action! It’s time to build your own…More
Jun 15, 202025:10
Season 2, Episode 3: Build Your Own PC

Season 2, Episode 3: Build Your Own PC

Join myself, Bobby, and Nuru as we go through our…More
Jun 08, 202001:54:36
Season 2, Episode 2: #blacklivesmatter

Season 2, Episode 2: #blacklivesmatter

I can’t just go back to recording like everything is…More
Jun 02, 202005:22
Season 2, Episode 1: How to Beat Your PIP

Season 2, Episode 1: How to Beat Your PIP

PIPs. Personal Improvement Plans. Performance Improvement Plans. Whatever. Are you…More
May 18, 202046:16
Season 2 Trailer

Season 2 Trailer

Season 2?! Let’s get into it! FULL DISCLOSURE: Any link…More
May 18, 202000:54
Season 1, Ep 17: Working From Home: Stay Safe and Sane, Friends

Season 1, Ep 17: Working From Home: Stay Safe and Sane, Friends

A quick, unedited podcast for all of my technologists out…More
Mar 23, 202013:50
Season 1, Ep 16: Fix That Software Engineer Resume

Season 1, Ep 16: Fix That Software Engineer Resume

IMPORTANT SHOW NOTE: In this episode I mentioned looking over…More
Jan 20, 202030:28
Season 1, Ep 15: Preparing for the Google Interview

Season 1, Ep 15: Preparing for the Google Interview

Remember how I said that software engineering interviews are hard?…More
Jan 13, 202031:39
Season 1, Ep 14: Happy New Year!

Season 1, Ep 14: Happy New Year!

What is in store for Git Cute Podcast in 2020?…More
Jan 06, 202009:26
Season 1, Ep 13: The Plan of Attack [AWS]

Season 1, Ep 13: The Plan of Attack [AWS]

I only read one chapter. Please don’t bite. FULL DISCLOSURE:…More
Oct 14, 201909:19
Season 1, Ep 12: Study with Me! AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification

Season 1, Ep 12: Study with Me! AWS Solutions Architect Associate Certification

What better way to study for my AWS Solutions Architect…More
Oct 08, 201914:35
Season 1, Ep 11: NO. MORE. TECH. MEETINGS.

Season 1, Ep 11: NO. MORE. TECH. MEETINGS.

We all know that we are sick and tired of…More
Sep 30, 201911:33
Season 1, Ep 10: Perfectly Balanced Code Reviews

Season 1, Ep 10: Perfectly Balanced Code Reviews

Today we are talking about the RIGHT way to give…More
Sep 23, 201915:02
Season 1, Ep 9: Working From Home With a Software Engineer

Season 1, Ep 9: Working From Home With a Software Engineer

Today we are talking all about remote work! Who doesn’t…More
Sep 16, 201914:58
Season 1, Ep 8: Full Stack Developer or Nah?

Season 1, Ep 8: Full Stack Developer or Nah?

On today’s short yet sweet episode, we get into the…More
Sep 09, 201912:21
Thank you!!

Thank you!!

Y’all are amazing. Every single one of you that has…More
Sep 04, 201903:15
Software Engineer Interviews Are HARD

Software Engineer Interviews Are HARD

Coding interviews are hard… really hard! Let’s dive into why…More
Sep 03, 201916:35
Season 1, Ep 6: Y’all Don’t Deserve Us in Tech

Season 1, Ep 6: Y’all Don’t Deserve Us in Tech

Women of color go out of their way every day…More
Aug 31, 201919:28
Season 1, Ep 5: LEEEEROOYYYY JENKINS (The DevOps Tool)

Season 1, Ep 5: LEEEEROOYYYY JENKINS (The DevOps Tool)

That’s right – I’m talking about Jenkins! I was put…More
Jul 17, 201921:09
Season 1, Ep 4: I Guess Coding Is Hard (Bootcamps Pt. 2)

Season 1, Ep 4: I Guess Coding Is Hard (Bootcamps Pt. 2)

I talk about everything from time and stress management to…More
Jul 09, 201928:20
Season 1, Ep 3: What? Coding? Like It’s Hard? (Bootcamps Pt. 1)

Season 1, Ep 3: What? Coding? Like It’s Hard? (Bootcamps Pt. 1)

What Coding? Like It’s Hard? (Bootcamps) Coding is hard, but…More
Jul 02, 201922:37
I’m Not Dead

I’m Not Dead

I’m Not Dead! A small update on where I’ve been…More
Jun 24, 201903:06
Season 1, Ep 2: Now Mock Those Tests Out Now

Season 1, Ep 2: Now Mock Those Tests Out Now

Warning: Incoming ranting! With the second episode we are going…More
May 06, 201919:05
Season 1, Ep 1: Breaking Into Tech is Hard (But Worth It)

Season 1, Ep 1: Breaking Into Tech is Hard (But Worth It)

This week on the very first episode of Git Cute…More
Apr 30, 201923:47