In this episode I talk about being a "big fish in a small pond" and what a difference that can make. I also share a bit about where I have been and what I have been up to for the past year and a half…
In this episode, I discuss the issue of hype in our industry. In particular, I discuss the recent article by the Amazon Prime team and how they saved over 90% of their costs by switching from…
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…
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…
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…
In this episode, I discuss the mindset you need to have after getting your first developer job. What should you do now that you have been hired? How can you learn from your teammates? How can you show…
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…
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…
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…
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…
