
Developer Tea
1,302 episodes — Page 21 of 27

Ep 307DCR: Step 4 - Internships
In today's episode, we cover the fourth step in the Developer Career Roadmap: Getting an internship or an entry level position in the industry. We announced the Developer Career Roadmap earlier this month with the goal of helping early career stage developers create a solid plan with actionable steps to advance their career. Subscribe if you don't want to miss out on future episodes of Developer Tea!

Ep 306Interview with David Rael (Part 2)
In today's episode, I talk with Dave Rael, host of Developer On Fire. Today's episode mentions quite a few of the episodes on Dave's show, so make sure you go and check it out! All of the mentioned episodes can be found at the following link. List of Developer on Fire Episodes Today's sponsor is Chartio. All of your data in one place. Simply powerful. Start your free trial today at Spec.fm/chartio

Ep 305Interview with Dave Rael (Part 1)
In today's episode, I talk with Dave Rael, host of Developer On Fire. Today's episode mentions quite a few of the episodes on Dave's show, so make sure you go and check it out! All of the mentioned episodes can be found at the following link. List of Developer on Fire Episodes Today's sponsor is Chartio. All of your data in one place. Simply powerful. Start your free trial today at Spec.fm/chartio

Ep 304DCR-Step 3: Skill Set Development (Part 2)
In today's episode, we discuss step three in the Developer Career Roadmap, the never ending learning cycle. Today's sponsor is Chartio. All of your data in one place. Simply powerful. Start your free trial today at Spec.fm/chartio

Ep 303DCR - Step 3: Learning About Companies (Part 1)
In today's episode, we start step 3 of the Developer Career Roadmap. "Learning About Learning" Myth of the Genius Programmer Mythical Man Month Today's episode is sponsored by Hired.com! If you are looking for a job as a developer or a designer and don't know where to start, head over to Hired now! If you get a job through this special link, you'll receive a $2,000 bonus - that's twice the normal bonus provided by Hired. Thanks again to Hired for sponsoring the show!

Ep 302DCR Step Two: Picking a Base Language
In today's episode, we talk about step two in the Developer Career Roadmap: Picking your base programming language. The Developer Career Roadmap is intended to provide guidelines for someone at any point in their career who wants to become a full-time software developer. Today's episode is sponsored by Whiteboard. At Whiteboard, we leverage technology daily to accomplish great vision. Come work with us - send us your resumé and your thoughts at [email protected], and learn more at spec.fm/whiteboard.

Ep 301Dev Career Roadmap, Step One: Create a Time Budget
In today's episode, we talk about step one in the Developer Career Roadmap: budgeting your time. The Developer Career Roadmap is intended to provide guidelines for someone at any point in their career who wants to become a full-time software developer. Today's episode is sponsored by Whiteboard. At Whiteboard, we leverage technology daily to accomplish great vision. Come work with us - send us your resumé and your thoughts at [email protected], and learn more at spec.fm/whiteboard.

Ep 300Announcing Developer Career Roadmap
In today's episode, I am very excited to announce the Developer Career Roadmap! The Developer Career Roadmap is intended to provide guidelines for someone at any point in their career who wants to become a full-time software developer. Today's episode is sponsored by Whiteboard. At Whiteboard, we leverage technology daily to accomplish great vision. Come work with us - send us your resumé and your thoughts at [email protected], and learn more at spec.fm/whiteboard.

Ep 299Getting Over Language Barriers
In today's episode, we talk about language barriers, and how to get over them. We're not talking about native versus non-native languages - instead, we're talking about learning how to name new concepts. I'll give you three specific tips for better handling these kinds of language barriers! Mentioned on today's episode: Kalid Azad's article, "Find an Idea's True Name" Kalid joins me on Developer Tea Creating Effective Metaphors (Developer Tea episode) Click here to leave a review of Developer Tea on iTunes! Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Get root access on super-fast linux cloud servers in just a few minutes! Use the code DeveloperTea20 to get $20 of credit when you sign up.

Ep 298Anti-Advice
Sometimes, what you hear on this podcast is bad advice. In general, we try to provide guide rails for your career, but to get the most out of a general rule, you have to apply it specifically. That's what we talk about in today's episode. Click here to leave a review of Developer Tea on iTunes! Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Get root access on super-fast linux cloud servers in just a few minutes! Use the code DeveloperTea20 to get $20 of credit when you sign up.

Ep 297Listener Question: Kevin asks About College
In today's episode listener Kevin asks about whether he should return to college or not. Click here to leave a review of Developer Tea on iTunes! Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Get root access on super-fast linux cloud servers in just a few minutes! Use the code DeveloperTea20 to get $20 of credit when you sign up.

Ep 296Listener Question: Matt asks, What To Do About Job Boredom?
In today's episode, Matt asks about what to do when he gets bored at his job. Hint: quitting is not always the answer! Click here to leave a review of Developer Tea on iTunes! Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Get root access on super-fast linux cloud servers in just a few minutes! Use the code DeveloperTea20 to get $20 of credit when you sign up.

Ep 295Listener Question: Amanda asks about Building Resumés and Cover Letters
In today's episode, we talk about the do's and don't's of resumés and cover letters thanks to a question from listener Amanda. Today's episode is sponsored by Zendesk! With Zendesk, you can get feedback from your customers without making them leave your application, leading to faster resolution times and happier users! Check it out at Zendesk.com/developertea today!

Ep 294Listener Question: Abigail asks about Interview Attire
In today's question, Abigail asks about appropriate interview attire! Ask your question at [email protected]. Today's episode is sponsored by Zendesk! With Zendesk, you can get feedback from your customers without making them leave your application, leading to faster resolution times and happier users! Check it out at Zendesk.com/developertea today!

Ep 293Thinking About Logic Paths
In today's episode, we discuss how logic paths can help you understand how to construct clearer code. Today's episode is sponsored by Zendesk! With Zendesk, you can get feedback from your customers without making them leave your application, leading to faster resolution times and happier users! Check it out at Zendesk.com/developertea today!

Ep 292Lighter Objects for Better REST Apps
Today's question is about creating better REST applications by making lighter objects. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec! Go and learn more about the fantastic resources we're creating for you daily at Spec.fm. Today's episode is also sponsored by Heap! If you're still using a basic analytics package for your site or application, you're probably missing out. Go to spec.fm/heap to be redirected to Heap’s special landing page where you can see a full feature breakdown.

Ep 291Listener Question: Naren Asks About Realistic Working Hours
In today's episode, I answer a listener question from Naren who wants to know how many hours are realistic for a developer to produce work in a given day. Business Insider article about working over 60 hours per week Today's episode is brought to you by Spec! Go and learn more about the fantastic resources we're creating for you daily at Spec.fm. Today's episode is also sponsored by Heap! If you're still using a basic analytics package for your site or application, you're probably missing out. Go to spec.fm/heap to be redirected to Heap’s special landing page where you can see a full feature breakdown.

Ep 290Listener Question: Lars Asks About How To Work With Difficult Developers
In today's episode I discuss how to deal with a difficult team member, addressing a question from listener Lars. Thanks for the question, Lars! Today's episode is brought to you by Spec! Go and learn more about the fantastic resources we're creating for you daily at Spec.fm. Today's episode is also sponsored by Heap! If you're still using a basic analytics package for your site or application, you're probably missing out. Go to spec.fm/heap to be redirected to Heap’s special landing page where you can see a full feature breakdown.

Ep 289The O-Word
In today's episode, we talk about talking. Specifically, we talk about using the word "obviously", as well as a few other "L-Y" words. Why are words so important? How can word choice affect our thinking and relationships? Thanks to listener Joey for sending in this question!

Ep 288Re-Air: Listener Question: Mujthaba Asks About What To Do When You Don't Know
Note: Today's episode is a re-airing of an episode that came out last week. Tune in Friday for a brand new episode of Developer Tea! In today's episode, we talk about how to handle questions that you don't have good answers to. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 286The Truth About Old Code
In today's episode, we talk about old code. Even though it may seem easier to rip out the old code and replace it entirely, slow down and listen to this episode first! Don't forget to subscribe in whatever podcasting app you use!

Ep 287Picking the Right Side Project
In today's episode, we talk about the aspects that make for a great side project to increase your employability. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 285Listener Question: Mujthaba Asks About What To Do When You Don't Know
In today's episode, we talk about how to handle questions that you don't have good answers to. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 2843 Refactoring Techniques You Can Employ In Under 5 Minutes
In today's episode, we talk about three refactoring techniques, each you can employ in under 5 minutes. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 283Deliberate Practice: Part 2
In today's episode, we're talking specifically about deliberate practice. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 282Deliberate Practice: Part 1
In today's episode, we're talking specifically about deliberate practice. Learning About Learning The Role of Deliberate Practice in the Acquisition of Expert Performance (white paper) Code Kata - A Practice Arena for Becoming a Better Programmer Today's episode is sponsored by RefactorU, the 10-week JavaScript training bootcamp focused on developers dedicated to reinventing themselves. You can get 20% off of tuition by mentioning Developer Tea today! Head over to spec.fm/refactor to get started!

Ep 281Tips for Students
In today's episode, I talk to those of you who are students starting school this semester. Discussion about the value of school for designers One more thing... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show and share with a student you think will enjoy this episode! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 2803 Things Aspiring Developers Should Be Doing Today
Today's episode is for all aspiring developers, and you can start today. It won't be easy, but it will work. Media Consumption Diet And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 279Digging Up Your Job Description
In today's episode, we talk about digging up your job description - your real job description, not just that list of languages you put on your resumé. Today's episode is sponsored by RefactorU, the 10-week JavaScript training bootcamp focused on developers dedicated to reinventing themselves. You can get 20% off of tuition by mentioning Developer Tea today! Head over to spec.fm/refactor to get started!

Ep 2783 Concrete Ways to Be a Better Co-worker
In today's episode, we talk about 3 simple, concrete ways you can be a better coworker, starting today. Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 277Poison Series: #02 - Indecision
In today's episode, we talk about the importance of overcoming indecision. Poison series, #01: Cynicism Today's episode is sponsored by Zendesk! With Zendesk, you can get feedback from your customers without making them leave your application, leading to faster resolution times and happier users! Check it out at Zendesk.com/developertea today!

Ep 276Poison Series: #01 - Cynicism
In today's episode, we begin a mini-series on developer poisons. Our first poisonous nemesis is cynicism. We'll talk about ways to effectively combat cynicism. Today's episode is sponsored by RefactorU, the 10-week JavaScript training bootcamp focused on developers dedicated to reinventing themselves. You can get 20% off of tuition by mentioning Developer Tea today! Head over to spec.fm/refactor to get started!

Ep 275My Top Productivity Practice
In today's episode, I talk about my top productivity practice. I'll give you a hint: there's no hacks or tricks in this episode. Just hard work. Pomodoro Technique And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 274Getting Fast First
In today's episode, we talk about the importance of performance (especially as it relates to UI) and how getting fast first can ultimately lead to a cheaper project cost in the end. Be sure to share this episode with someone you think needs to hear it!

Ep 273Finding Invisible Levers
In today's episode, we talk about the concept of "invisible levers", and how you can use the concept to help relieve tension in your projects. Today's episode is sponsored by RefactorU, the 10-week JavaScript training bootcamp focused on developers dedicated to reinventing themselves. You can get 20% off of tuition by mentioning Developer Tea today! Head over to spec.fm/refactor to get started!

Ep 272Listener Question: Daman asks about Part Two
In today's episode, listener Daman asks about what to do next in his career. Thinking Small Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 271Listener Question: Sahar's Second Question On the Show! Sahar asks, "Is it ok to ask for a trial period as a candidate?"
In today's episode, I answer Sahar's question about whether or not it's okay to ask for a trial period as the interviewee. Crafting a Better Interview Process Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 270Simple Machines
In today's episode, we talk about the redirection of misplaced energy through the lens of 7th grade science. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 269Putting Process in its Place
In today's episode, we'll talk about putting process in it's correct place, and problems we can face when we use process incorrectly in our business. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 268Effective Simulations
In today's episode, I discuss the importance of effective simulations for developers. Today's episode is sponsored by RefactorU, the 10-week JavaScript training bootcamp focused on developers dedicated to reinventing themselves. You can get 20% off of tuition by mentioning Developer Tea today! Head over to spec.fm/refactor to get started!

Ep 267Listener Question: Michael Asks About Qualifications for Career Changes
In today's episode I answer listener Michael's question about being qualified to jump career tracks. Developer Tea episode about making smaller things Today's episode is sponsored by RefactorU, the 10-week JavaScript training bootcamp focused on developers dedicated to reinventing themselves. You can get 20% off of tuition by mentioning Developer Tea today! Head over to spec.fm/refactor to get started!

Ep 266The Business of Good Code
In today's episode, we talk about some of the characteristics of good code, and why it's so important for businesses to invest in good code. Developer Tea episode on Single Responsibility Principle Today's episode is sponsored by RefactorU, the 10-week JavaScript training bootcamp focused on developers dedicated to reinventing themselves. You can get 20% off of tuition by mentioning Developer Tea today! Head over to spec.fm/refactor to get started!

Ep 265Listener Question: Brett Asks About How to Identify When You're Being Set Up For Failure
In today's episode, listener Brett asks about what you should do when someone sets you up for failure. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec.fm, where designers and developers gather to level up in their careers. If you're interested in sharing your message with thousands of talented designers, developers, and entrepreneurs at the top of their field, head over to spec.fm/sponsors today!

Ep 264Working on Saturdays
In today's episode, I answer yet another question from Reddit about working overtime. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec! If you are interested in having your message in front of thousands of developers and designers, head over to spec.fm/sponsors to learn more today!

Ep 263Reddit CS Career Questions
In today's episode, I'm answering a few random questions from Reddit's r/cscareerquestions subreddit. Questions from Reddit: Guy who can't code About to head off to College for CS - am I screwed if I don't have any experience yet? Today's episode is sponsored by Rigor! Head over to http://spec.fm/rigor to get a kickoff call scheduled today.

Ep 262Listener Question: Am I Too Old for a Career in Tech?
In today's episode, I answer Utsha and Kim's questions about whether or not they are too old for a career in the tech industry. Mentioned: FourBarrelCoffee.com Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce! WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress, and is powering 30% of all online stores. Use the code "developertea" to get 25% off at WooCommerce.com now!

Ep 261Two Common Questions from Early Career Developers
In today's episode, we'll talk about two common questions from early-career developers. Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce! WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress, and is powering 30% of all online stores. Use the code "developertea" to get 25% off at WooCommerce.com now! And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 260Three Habits of Great Learners
In today's episode, I talk about three habits of great learners that you can adopt into your own habit system today. Rubber Duck Debugging Lifehacker article about memory champions "Learning about learning" "Learning like children through play" Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce! WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress, and is powering 30% of all online stores. Use the code "developertea" to get 25% off at WooCommerce.com now!

Ep 259Listener Question: Marc Asks About Testing Private Methods
In today's episode, I answer a few questions from listener Marc about testing. "Should I test private methods or only public ones?" (Stackoverflow) God Object (Wikipedia) Sandi Metz's Rules for Developers "All the little things" - talk from Sandi Metz about small classes Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Ep 258Part 2: Interview with Rita Rovira
In today's episode I talk with Rita Rovira, who has been in the business of hiring developers for most of her career. Part 1 with Rita Rovira Codecademy Wyncode Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.