How to Code: Web Development

In this episode, I discuss how and why you need to get used to feeling uncomfortable. Being willing to step outside your comfort zone is a superpower and will have a lasting impact on your career as a developer. I also discuss imposter syndrome and provide you with some tools for dealing with it.

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In this episode, I discuss the importance of being an interesting person for not only web development and your career but for life in general. This is a topic most of us don't often think about, but being an interesting person who people enjoy around plays a big role in how successful you are in this career and in life as a whole. Definitely, some food for thought in this episode you don't want to miss.

In this episode, I talk about how to practice interviewing and give some tips on preparing for interviews. I also talk about how to deal with rejection and the right perspective you should have when a company turns you down. 

In this episode, I discuss the recent tech layoffs and share my experience of being laid off. I then share some of the "darker sides" of tech and what you can do about them. I then advise preparing for the unexpected and why you may want to consider "leaving the rat race" at some point in your career.

In this episode, I discuss why it's important for you as a developer to stand out when applying for jobs and how to do it. I also share some of my own personal experience and the things I have done to over the years to separate myself from the competition. 

In this episode, I discuss how there are no shortcuts in programming and why you need to avoid people promising to teach you how to code in unrealistic time frames. You have to put in the work because there are no shortcuts.

In this episode, I talk about how everyone's bad at programming and the dangers of comparing yourself to others. I also discuss the Iceberg principle and why comparing yourself to yourself is important. 

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What are some of the ways AI will impact software development? In this episode, I attempt to "predict the future" with how I see AI changing how we write software.

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In this episode, I discuss how constant learning is a subtle form of procrastination. I also discuss issues of impostor syndrome and how to overcome them. 

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In this episode, I discuss the importance of learning the fundamentals and the dangers of abstractions.

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In this episode, I give a quick update on the state of this podcast and what has been going on in my life over the past month or so.

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In this episode I discuss the truth about hustle culture, what it is and why it is dangerous. I share some of my personal experiences with burnout and offer tips and advice to help prevent it. 

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In this episode, I discuss why testing is important. I provide some free resources and tips on where you can learn to test for free. I also share some career advice on testing can help you get your first job in tech. 

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In this episode, I debunk the common notion that certain technologies are dead. I compare and contrast what is often said versus reality. I also give my advice on what technologies you need to learn when first starting out and why. I also provide some advice and strategies for your getting your first job in tech. 

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In this episode, I share my thoughts on the differences between getting a Computer Science or CS Degree vs going to a BootCamp or teaching yourself how to code. I share some personal experiences and advice for choosing which method is right for you. I also provide my thoughts on several free and paid options that are available and what I would personally do if I had to do it all over again.

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In this episode, I discuss why teaching is the best way to learn. I also discuss the importance of writing as a software developer and why you should start blogging and sharing the things you learn. I also give some advice on how to stand out from everyone else when you are applying for jobs, especially for your first junior developer job. 

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In this episode, I discuss the importance of understanding why you are learning how to code. Learning how to code is incredibly difficult and knowing why you are doing this in the first place will help keep you motivated when things get tough, and trust me, they will. I also discuss how it is important to help out others and give back.  I offer some advice about how to keep your priorities straight while you are learning and give some examples of some of the bad information that is out there. Finally, I stress the importance of taking care of yourself, eating right, and exercising.  Enjoy friends.

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In this episode, I discuss how I taught myself how to code in 5 months without any prior programming experience. I discuss my background prior to becoming a developer and the jobs and experiences I have had since becoming a full-time developer. I also share some advice on strategies I used to get my first job, how to get the real-world experience you need for your resume, and technical interviewing.

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In this episode, I discuss the reasons and motivations for creating the how to code podcast.

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