Simple Programmer Podcast

I know it sounds crazy, but some people who call themselves programmers can barely program. Me, working on both sides, I've seen a lot of this and I have to say that this is really bad for people responsible for hiring. That's why extremely simple programming tests are step one of any sane interview process. These tests should happen online, and the goal is not to prove that the candidate is some kind of coding genius, but that they know what the heck programming is. Yes, it's sad and kind of depressing that this is even necessary. Said that, I see a lot of developers complaining about how coding interviews should be banned and why is the reason companies do that. In this video I'll explain why you shouldn't be afraid of online coding tests and, in fact, start accepting reality and start preparing yourself for that. Why Hard Developer Interviews are Good: https://simpleprogrammer.com/2010/10/06/why-hard-interviews-are-good/ Coding Interviews: What About "Online Whiteboard Tests"?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_IOuvjHlpTo&index=44&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4U4xrSdGiN9fh04NjHoNwTq 10 Steps To Learn Anything Quickly Course: http://simpleprogrammer.com/10stepstolearn Gates Of Fire Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/gatesoffire Learning Algorithms: Is It Really Necessary?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJcG-6g4wA4&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UOmNNyVJntU3lVXalp1weU&index=7 So You Want to Become a Better Programmer? (TopCoder): https://simpleprogrammer.com/2010/04/02/so-you-want-to-become-a-better-programmer-topcoder/

Despite being experienced, old developers still suffer in the software development world. There is a lot of ageism and old developers struggle to find their space. Some companies think they are too expensive and like to replace them for young developers. Other companies don't like to hire old developers for any reasons... That's how they end up in limbo. In this email, I received a question from an old developer saying he was overwhelmed by the environment we are living and how he could overcome these difficulties and thrive as a developer. Old Developers Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WZG2zPu-vAsdcFXQDIipJ_ 10 Steps To Learn Anything Quickly: http://simpleprogrammer.com/10stepstolearn Trusting The Process Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4Vy90hwBvSI06r7plMHNcss

Young software developers usually struggle in this world when it comes to finding guidance at such a young age. What do you do at such young age to start your career the best way you can possibly do? In this episode, I'll share my experience and what I would do to start my career if I were 16 today. Fitness & Diet Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XMOX3EyxkjHfI56rPKqtXp The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide - GET NOW: https://simpleprogrammer.com/career-guide-yt

There are times in our lives when we need to negotiate with ourselves, right? Kind of... I remember doing a video where I've talked about taking one step back in order to take two steps forward and this is kind of the same thinking here. In this video, I'll discuss if you should take a pay cut in order to hang on to a more profitable opportunity. How should you act in cases like that? Should you do it in every opportunity?

Journaling is one of the most talked topics in the personal development field in these last few years. More and more, people are starting to realize how important it is to keep a track of your feelings, thoughts, etc. Here are just a few benefits of maintaining a daily journal routine: - Regular Writing has Mental Health Benefits - Keeping a Journal Helps Harness Your Creativity - Even If You Don't Do Creative Work, Regular Writing Has Practical Benefits - Which Medium You Should Choose, and Why So, why should you keep a journal? How I Plan My Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9k0OhJkjQ0

Everyone that wants to start a fasting diet suffer from some problems, especially when it comes to finding an optimum time where he/she can have his/her one-meal-a-day. For those who don't know, fasting is a willing abstinence or reduction from some or all food, drink, or both, for a period of time. An absolute fast (dry fasting) is normally defined as abstinence from all food and liquid for a defined period, usually a period of 24 hours, or a number of days. Water fasting allows drinking water but nothing else. Other fasts may be partially restrictive, limiting only particular foods or substances. A fast may also be intermittent in nature. Fasting practices may preclude intercourse and other activities as well as food. (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fasting) So, how do you blend morning exercises with fasting till evening? What about the golden hour? Why I Fast Until 5 Every Day: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UAScRmlcHaE&index=2&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XMOX3EyxkjHfI56rPKqtXp

Working has been a hot topic over the years, especially in the entrepreneurship/corporate environments. It has opened door to many professionals, especially coaching, health professionals, managers etc. And one of the most discussed topics of this is how many hours should you work? I see a lot of people considering themselves workaholics and saying that they should burst their asses off and other people saying that you should work moderate hours and live a balanced way of life. So... Is there a correct answer to this question? Is there a right amount of hours you should be working? Watch this video and find out! My Take On Joel's Article "Developer's Side Projects" 😑: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLT0ZYo1oN0&index=50&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XPMBDfK_VvrCBbMa5G0Uyx What True Freedom Really Means?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X3jy_Ps-4UI&index=440&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XPMBDfK_VvrCBbMa5G0Uyx Real Estate Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VWM_cpbXXYIYSaLjiTdtA-

If you watch Simple Programmer you've probably heard me talking about side projects and how important they are to your overall career. However, as you might know, side projects change according to where you are in your life and career. You can't expect to do the same thing when you're just starting out and after 10 years on the road. So, how do side projects change according to your experience? What should you focus your attention on and what types of side projects should you invest your time on? Watch this video and find out! Want To Accomplish Your Goals? Become A Finisher: https://simpleprogrammer.com/2014/12/29/want-accomplish-goals-become-finisher/ John Sonmez Pluralsight Courses: https://simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsight

Choosing the right property manager can make or break your real estate investment, but property managers abound in every real estate market with new companies hanging out their shingle every day. How can you tell them apart when most make the same claims and provide the same services? A good property management firm can easily become one of your greatest assets, second only to the properties that they steward on your behalf. That said, your property manager will make critical decisions on your behalf. This is why so many landlords fail at building their real estate empire: they fail to hire someone to take good care of your properties for you. This is why it is extremely important that you do your homework during the hiring process. Choosing the right property management company must be something essential if you're a landlord. In this episode, I'll share with you my experience when it comes to hiring the right property management company. Real Estate Playlist For Programmers: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VWM_cpbXXYIYSaLjiTdtA- Simple Real Estate Investment For Programmers: https://simpleprogrammer.com/products/simple-real-estate/

Have you ever heard about this book? This book was recommended to me and I must say that this is not the type of book I usually read. However, I decided to take it a shot. And I must say I really liked it. Here is the book description, extracted from Amazon "A New York Times bestseller―the outrageous exploits of one of this century's greatest scientific minds and a legendary American original. Richard Feynman, winner of the Nobel Prize in physics, thrived on outrageous adventures. Here he recounts in his inimitable voice his experience trading ideas on atomic physics with Einstein and Bohr and ideas on gambling with Nick the Greek; cracking the uncrackable safes guarding the most deeply held nuclear secrets; accompanying a ballet on his bongo drums; painting a naked female toreador. In short, here is Feynman's life in all its eccentric―a combustible mixture of high intelligence, unlimited curiosity, and raging chutzpah." Wanna know more about this book? Surely You're Joking, Mr. Feynman!: https://simpleprogrammer.com/mrfeynman

Some people have doubts about which path to follow: Web Development Or Software Development? There are basically two different paths you can go when it comes to programming: Web Development Web development is the coding or programming that enables website functionality, per the owner's requirements. It mainly deals with the non-design aspect of building websites, which includes coding and writing markup. Web development ranges from creating plain text pages to complex Web-based applications, social network applications and electronic business applications. (Source: https://www.techopedia.com/definition/23889/web-development) Software Development Software development is the process of computer programming, documenting, testing, and bug fixing involved in creating and maintaining applications and frameworks resulting in a software product. Software development is a process of writing and maintaining the source code, but in a broader sense, it includes all that is involved in the conception of the desired software through to the final manifestation of the software, sometimes in a planned and structured process. So, how do you choose between the two? What can you do in order to make the right choice? Should I Learn Design As A Web Developer?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQFX04laYjM&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UF3VPA5zjNk1GpMHgPbmRv&index=8 Web Development Principles: Front End Vs. Back End: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hAjGmZfsh50&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UF3VPA5zjNk1GpMHgPbmRv&index=3 Specialization & Niching Down Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4W5SK-MGjp_KSFZF2pEMCt8 I HATE Web Development... Can I Still Be A Successful Programmer?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RSLlwt49be0&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UF3VPA5zjNk1GpMHgPbmRv&index=5

Searching for jobs is always an overwhelming task for most programmers and developers. Most of them don't know how to search for jobs and end up sending a lot of proposals, resumes etc and never end up hearing back from the employers... What could be wrong? In this video, I received two very important staff from Hired.com to share their experiences and talk about how developers can improve their job searching process. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: vid.io/xokz CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: http://simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp

So, social media has definitely taken care of the whole web and changed the way we interact with each other in ways we've never seen before. This can also be applied to the job searching/hiring process. Nowadays, employers look at the social media profiles of their contestants to see how their life (off work) is. And this has serious implications when it comes to making the final decision. In today's video, I received a question from a reader asking if it was cool to expose your life on Facebook, as it was a dangerous thing to do and how employers perceive that thing. SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: vid.io/xokz SUPPORT THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL: vid.io/xokw Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/

Today we are going to talk about housekeeping. Yeah... You heard me right. Today we are going to talk about housekeeping. 2016 has ended and 2017 started. We usually take this time of the year to make new resolutions and make new plans for our lives. However, there is one thing, that is as important as making new resolutions for the new year, which is cleaning up the spaces you work/life. You've probably heard about the importance of getting rid of old stuff and how it makes the energy flow much much better, right? In this episode, I'll talk about the importance of getting rid of old stuff and how it can improve your productivity and life. Being A Minimalist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4oZx3SsdPUo Getting Things Done Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/gettingthingsdone How I Plan My Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9k0OhJkjQ0

It's 2017 and we all know what discrimination is, right? Unfortunately, there are a lot of people that are still discriminated by their skin color, sexual orientation, the place they were born, etc. But... how do you react if YOU are the one being discriminated in your workplace? How would you act and react to this? In this video, I received a question from a reader asking me that he applied for several jobs but got zero responses. Some people said it was because of his name. How do you overcome this awful situation? What can you do to show them that you're better than that? I Literally Don't Give A Shit!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1qMtPrHoVs Why You Shouldn't Play The Victim: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FRmNtlV4sOA 7 Habits Of Highly Effective People: https://simpleprogrammer.com/7habits How To Choose Your Web Presence Name: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxNhgvu1mao

A lot of guys have been asking me to do a review about Cracking The Coding Interview, and the time has come. In this video I'll tell you if you should buy Cracking The Coding Interview and why I consider it one of the best programming books ever written (even though it is above Soft Skills on Amazon). Here is the book description extracted from Amazon "I am not a recruiter. I am a software engineer. And as such, I know what it's like to be asked to whip up brilliant algorithms on the spot and then write flawless code on a whiteboard. I've been through this as a candidate and as an interviewer. Cracking the Coding Interview, 6th Edition is here to help you through this process, teaching you what you need to know and enabling you to perform at your very best. I've coached and interviewed hundreds of software engineers. The result is this book. Learn how to uncover the hints and hidden details in a question, discover how to break down a problem into manageable chunks, develop techniques to unstick yourself when stuck, learn (or re-learn) core computer science concepts, and practice on 189 interview questions and solutions. These interview questions are real; they are not pulled out of computer science textbooks. They reflect what's truly being asked at the top companies, so that you can be as prepared as possible. WHAT'S INSIDE? 189 programming interview questions, ranging from the basics to the trickiest algorithm problems. A walk-through of how to derive each solution, so that you can learn how to get there yourself. Hints on how to solve each of the 189 questions, just like what you would get in a real interview. Five proven strategies to tackle algorithm questions, so that you can solve questions you haven't seen. Extensive coverage of essential topics, such as big O time, data structures, and core algorithms. A behind the scenes look at how top companies like Google and Facebook hire developers. Techniques to prepare for and ace the soft side of the interview: behavioral questions. For interviewers and companies: details on what makes a good interview question and hiring process." Cracking The Coding Interview: https://simpleprogrammer.com/codinginterview Soft Skills: http://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills

Have you ever feel trapped living with your parents? I receive a lot of emails, especially from young software developers. These are people that don't have how to pay for their financial independence and they are trapped in their parents' house, most can't find a way to get out of there. Sometimes, living with the parents can be the hell out of a thing and they end up suffering all this time with no chances of getting out. So... If you're living this type of situation... What should you do? Should you put off my desire to a more opportune time? Will there ever be such a time? Iron John Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/ironjohn

There are a lot of software developers that want to become entrepreneurs. In this channel I talk a lot about entrepreneurship, building a side project, building a blog and marketing yourself. As you might know, marketing yourself consists of building up authority, through blog posts, books, products, etc. However, between books and products... which one is more profitable? Which type of product should you aim if you're building your online empire? How To Market Yourself Course: http://simpleprogrammer.com/howtomarketyourself Soft Skills Book: http://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills

A lot of people, especially nowadays, have a lot going on in their lives. They have to take care of a lot of things: work, side projects, family, relationships, personal goals, health, etc. In this video, I received a question from a reader telling me that he was overwhelmed by too many tasks... Knowing that I do a lot of things, he reached me for help. So... What can he do in order to overcome this? How can he overcome this bad feeling and get ahead with his life? How I Plan My Week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W9k0OhJkjQ0 How To Win Friends & Influence People: https://simpleprogrammer.com/howtowin Getting Things Done Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/gettingthingsdone How You Are Wasting Your Time: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eaZJsyybwu8 All The Books I Read In 2016: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=haSer5FAy_s&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XPMBDfK_VvrCBbMa5G0Uyx&index=20 Creating Processes Will Free Up Your Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-pFimaY_N58 I've Just Finished My New Book: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJTtMWvDWwk&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XPMBDfK_VvrCBbMa5G0Uyx&index=24 SUBSCRIBE TO AUDIBLE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/audiblesubs How To Market Yourself Course: http://simpleprogrammer.com/howtomarketyourself 10 Steps To Learn Anything Quickly Course: http://simpleprogrammer.com/10stepstolearn

Last year, as you might remember, I've spent 3 weeks in China. This trip has added a lot to my overall experience and I came back with lots of different ideas. I've recorded a bunch of videos talking about my experience and in one of my videos I talked about how China must become the new economic potency in the next 10 years and how the Chinese market is still unexplored by some Americans. I also said that I wanted to learn Chinese and that it would be a great idea to learn Chinese, especially to explore this new market. In this episode, I will tell you what would I do if I was fluent in Chinese and how we can use this unique opportunity to grow and expand. Chinese Version Of Soft Skills: https://simpleprogrammer.com/softskillschinese Soft Skills Book: http://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills My Trip To China: First Impressions, Economy & The Future: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-UvhQ2THjU&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VxYMXa01def1HOeF4Ouf5x&index=1

So, today we are going to talk about software architects in agile scrum environments. So, as you all know, a software architect is a software expert who makes high-level design choices and dictates technical standards, including software coding standards, tools, and platforms. The leading expert is referred to as the chief architect. In these environments, there must be some problems with these software architects and the rest of the team. In today's video, I received a question from a team member asking what is the purpose of these software architects in the team and why the only thing they do is to give orders... Why they are even programmers if they don't write a single line of code? Eating Shit: When You Have To Do Things You Don't Like: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHUPkO6k2X8&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=121

A lot of programmers have a really hard time trying to find a perfect niche for them to work on. Usually, they get caught up in so many questions that they can't even see the bigger picture... "Is my niche small?", "Is my niche profitable enough?", "I feel like there is not so many people out there in my niche", etc... So, how do you know if you programming niche is good enough? How can you know if you made the right choice? Specialization & Niching Down Playlist: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4W5SK-MGjp_KSFZF2pEMCt8 John Sonmez Pluralsight Courses: http://simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsight

So, as you know I do a lot of real estate videos and I believe real estate is one of the best investments a programmer could ever make in his/her life. The cost is relatively low, it is not too difficult to start and, with the money we get paid, it is very easy to create a little income on the side by becoming a real estate investor. So, I do a lot of videos about real estate for people that want to invest, but I never did any of these videos for renters. In this video, I'll give the best tips I have for first time renters, people that plan to rent their house/apartment for the first time and feel lost on where to start. Real Estate Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VWM_cpbXXYIYSaLjiTdtA-

Guilt. According to its definition, Guilt is the state of one who has committed an offense especially consciously OR feelings of culpability especially for imagined offenses or from a sense of inadequacy. If you're a human being, you've probably felt guilty before and this is a very bad feeling to be felt. Guilt can be a pain in the ass of a feeling when we want to achieve what we really want in life. We might feel guilty for a hundred reasons, family, friends, for yourself... In this episode, I'll teach you how to deal with guilt and, most importantly, how to overcome that. Don't Let Anyone Claim Ownership Over Your Life: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IOjCNkMBNRM&index=49&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP "Boundaries" Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/boundariesbook

A lot of developers struggle with lack of confidence. In fact, I've talked about this several times on this channel, because this is such a recurrent topic in the software developer community. One of the ways that this lack of confidence can appear is in the form of the "Impostor Syndrome". For those who don't know, Impostor syndrome (also known as impostor phenomenon or fraud syndrome) is a concept describing high-achieving individuals who are marked by an inability to internalize their accomplishments and a persistent fear of being exposed as a "fraud". Despite external evidence of their competence, those exhibiting the syndrome remain convinced that they are frauds and do not deserve the success they have achieved. Proof of success is dismissed as luck, timing, or as a result of deceiving others into thinking they are more intelligent and competent than they believe themselves to be. So, how to you deal with this lack of confidence and develop your inner security? 5 Soft Skills Every Software Developer Should Know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVC3DQvAAIA&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=2 What My Life Was Like 7 Years Ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbrY4YwTvfg&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=6

This week, Haseeb decided to team up with me on one more amazing interview for this channel. For those who don't know who Haseeb is, he is a software engineer working at Airbnb. He has devoted himself to donate 33% of his salary to high-impact charities. He used to be a student, then instructor, then Director of Product at App Academy, a top coding bootcamp in San Francisco. Before that, he was a world-class professional poker player and he also wrote a best-selling book on poker. In today's interview, we will discuss how he was able to overcome all of his challenges and became a world top class developer. Haseeb Qureshi Website: http://haseebq.com/ Haseeb Qureshi YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/INTERNETPOKERS/feed

Senior Developers... How can they possibly exist and be so useless? In today's video, I've received a question from a reader that was bragging me about senior developer. Basically, he said that senior developers are only seniors because of their time on the field and nothing more. And man, it shouldn't be this way, c'mon! He asked me how could he possibly deal with them. They are trying to implement new pieces of technology and these senior developers are making it hard. This new piece of technology is so good, how can they cannot see how amazing it is? If you're interested in how you can make this shock of technology less painful for your whole team and how to extract the most out of senior developers, listen to this podcast and find out! Can You Learn Anything In 3 Months?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e1nwyyuDCsA&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VF1NxwrvNjVLerfulXpGcQ&index=3 I HATE All Programming Jobs... Help!: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jleYPt47_ts&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UOmNNyVJntU3lVXalp1weU&index=16

So, recently I've received a very intriguing email. In this email, this guy was telling me that he was depressed by watching me. He felt like his life was nothing by watching me. In his view, I was too perfect and I was something that he could never dream of achieving. So, I decided to record this video as a response to this email and I also wanted to tell you some stuff that I think it's very important. Don't ever think that someone else's life is more important than yours. How To Enjoy (And Not Envy) The Success Of Others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7jDWZzRLAI&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=147 Career Story Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UR55IrHNC7xSzOG0CA3AaJ How My Shitty Genetics Led Me To Success: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGs2G7twg_M&index=29&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP STOP Comparing Yourself To Others: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5TwKSoCFZdw 5 Softs Skills Every Software Developer Should Know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVC3DQvAAIA&index=2&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP Screwing Up Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4W1n9obxIL6x27sYB4kxuf9 Getting Back On Track After You Screw Up: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r5ztB6-JJSk&index=88&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP What My Life Was Like 7 Years Ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbrY4YwTvfg&index=6&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP When You Don't Give 100% Of Yourself: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ab2Lnqvfm2Q&index=75&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP

If you're a regular watcher of this channel, you've heard me talk about niching down and specialization, right? One of the major strategies I talk about in my videos is the ability to specialize and niche down, picking a specific theme. However, a lot of people complain about that. They say that they won't have topics and substance to write and to create a blog around this theme. Besides that, one of the major fears of people is picking a small niche. They are afraid that the niche they choose might be too small to build a business around. In today's podcast, I'll discuss what can be done if your niche is too small and what are the strategies you can use to boost your profit, even if you work in a small niche. Tony Robbins "Unleash The Power" Seminar Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xwAkxRZ_UKE&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=178 1,000 True Fans Blog Post: https://simpleprogrammer.com/1000truefans

So, a lot of you are interested in investments and I really love to see such things growing and becoming more popular among software developers. In this episode, I'll talk more about investments, especially about liquid and safe investments. Do these type of investments really exist? What are the best options for those people who want to invest safely and have a solid ROI?

We all have a very bad habit which is judging. We tend to judge not only others but also ourselves. Judging can be one of the most harmful things you do to yourself when it comes to developing a healthier and better version of yourself. There are a lot of different downsides to that and you should be able to cut that harmful practice if you want to develop a healthy relationship with yourself. So, do you feel like you're judging yourself too much? What My Life Was Like 7 Years Ago: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cbrY4YwTvfg&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=6 Date With Destiny: Is It Really Worth It?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FO5lPIEihs How To Overcome Addictions & Bad Habits?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yoDa9Cf0_gI&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XRTEK79UXmtkUT-jsP4rUP&index=74 I'm Addicted To Pornography & Masturbation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxmkzGEc02U&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WvCoCir3GAyWSlUjFH1T2u&index=2

Recently, I did a video about algorithms and whether it was a good idea to learn it or not. I see a lot of programmers making much noise about algorithms and well... In the end, it might not be ALL OF THIS for you to worry about it so much. I know this topic divides opinions on the internet. Some programmers might say that learning algorithms will definitely make your career stand out from the crowd, while others might say that you should not invest your time in learning algorithms because it is useless. An algorithm is a self-contained step-by-step set of operations to be performed. Algorithms perform calculation, data processing, and/or automated reasoning tasks. So, a lot of programmers started to ask me: Okay John, how do I learn algorithms after all? Learning Algorithms: Is It Really Necessary?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FJcG-6g4wA4&index=16&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XYAbLKJ54J7eC5ft01eFeB Preparing For A Job Interview Pluralsight Course: https://simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsightinterview Becoming A Better Developer With Programming Challenges: https://simpleprogrammer.com/programmingchallenges Top Coder: https://simpleprogrammer.com/topcoder Codility: https://simpleprogrammer.com/codility Cracking The Coding Interview: https://simpleprogrammer.com/codinginterview Programming Pearls: https://simpleprogrammer.com/programmingpearls

In this interview, Ameer and I share everything you'll need to know about BitCoin and its future!

There are some times when we really need to make a career transition and this can be a very difficult thing to do. I've talked about transitioning from QA to Software Development but I've never dug into talking about the transition from SysAdmin to Software Development, First of all, a SysAdmin is is a person who is responsible for the upkeep, configuration, and reliable operation of computer systems; especially multi-user computers, such as servers. The system administrator seeks to ensure that the uptime, performance, resources, and security of the computers he or she manages meet the needs of the users, without exceeding the budget. To meet these needs, a system administrator may acquire, install, or upgrade computer components and software; provide routine automation; maintain security policies; troubleshoot; train or supervise staff; or offer technical support for projects. So, as you can see, a lot can be learned from those people wanting to transition. Wanna know what is the best way to jump right into it?

In this podcast, I'll share everything that happened to me in 2016, from my Simple Programmer achievements to my personal changes.

So, you work for a company for a long time but you feel like it is time to move on. However, when you look back, you see how much this company has done for you and it kind of breaks your heart. Aaaawn... Ok, now back to business. This is a very common thing to experience. You might feel like quitting your current job but you feel guilty because of how much this company has done for you over the years. You feel like you shouldn't quit or you ask yourself what is the best way to leave this company. So, what should you do in situations like this? Should you stay? Should you quit? How should you quit?

Loss is always something hard to deal with. It can happen and it literally takes something you like away from you. This is bad and we all have to learn how to deal with that. However, there is certain losses that are unexpected and can totally transform our lives. An unexpected firing, money loss, unexpected expenses, etc. So, what do you do in situations like these? How can you learn how to deal with awful situations like this one? Click Here To Support Simple Programmer: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer Developing Your Inner Security: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZqkwQSVYDM Draw My Life Video - John Sonmez: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_yDS_WQUJk

Technically, I have ADHD. I don't even know what that means, really. As a kid, I recall getting kicked out of preschool. It was pretty silly - all just some sort of misunderstanding. Apparently, or should I say "allegedly", I was pulling some girls hair and I was climbing up the bookcases and jumping from bookcase to bookcase, pretending like I was a monkey. It didn't take them very long before they figured out I needed to be on Ritalin. But the Ritalin didn't last long. I quickly rejected it. Even at a young age, I knew that I didn't want to be controlled by some medication. I wanted to be me. Even if that meant that I was a human pretending to be a dog pretending to be a human, I needed to bark at any adult who tried to talk to me, and I needed to do this without breaking the role for at least two days straight. So, should you consider taking ADHD medication? Watch this video to discover what it can do for you and how you can channel this activity to something productive in your life. GET MY NEW BOOK FOR FREE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/career-guide-yt How I Turned My ADHD Into A Superpower: https://simpleprogrammer.com/2016/06/27/turn-adhd-super-power/ Faster Than Normal Ep 34 - John Sonmez On ADHD: https://simpleprogrammer.com/fasterjohnadhd John Sonmez Pluralsight Courses: https://simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsight Soft Skills Book: http://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills I'm Addiction To Pornography & Masturbation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AxmkzGEc02U The MAIN Reason Why You Shouldn't Be Taking Steroids: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZHdoDiXouOE

A lot of software developers dream of becoming entrepreneurs. Nowadays, this is a very easy path for those who want to embark on this journey. However, just like any other journey, there are a lot of challenges along the way. There is doubt, there is fear, there is the mindset, etc. However, one of the things that seem to take most entrepreneurs off the road is the starting point. When you're just starting out you need to understand and discover the entire legal structure of your online business... At least is what most people think. But... are there other alternatives? Is this really necessary? FREE COURSE - 7 Reasons You're Underpaid as a Software Developer http://vid.io/xoue SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: vid.io/xokz SUPPORT THIS YOUTUBE CHANNEL: vid.io/xokw Visit: http://simpleprogrammer.com/

Elliott Hulse is a buddy of mine and he is a fantastic speaker. He has helped me A LOT in my career, especially when it comes to motivation, to providing value to people and a lot more. So, it is an honor to have him on my channel. In this video we are going to talk about pushing your boundaries, why learning is the best way to become a better person, all the changes we experience through our lives and much more. Be prepared because this will be a changing talk that we all should be aware of. Elliott Hulse's King Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/kingbookelliot Grounding Camp: https://simpleprogrammer.com/groundingcamp Elliott Hulse YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/elliottsaidwhat Strength Camp: https://www.youtube.com/user/strengthcamp

Specializing in Node.js/Full Stack Development In this video we're going to talk about specializing in Node.js or Full Stack Development. "Node.js is an open-source, cross-platform JavaScript runtime environment for developing a diverse variety of tools and applications. Although Node.js is not a JavaScript framework, many of its basic modules are written in JavaScript, and developers can write new modules in JavaScript. The runtime environment interprets JavaScript using Google's V8 JavaScript engine." (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Node.js) Due to its importance, it is understandable that it has become sort of a popular tool for programmers and software developers. However, just as it happens with lots of other tools, learning it can be very difficult. There are a lot of information right now on the internet and trying to learn everything can be almost impossible if you go through all the literature of the language. So, what do you do to specialize in Node.js/Full Stack Development? What strategy can you use to make it work for you? Specialization & Niching Down Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4W5SK-MGjp_KSFZF2pEMCt8

The Top 10 C# Books Of All Time C# is featured among one of the most important and popular programming languages in the software development industry. There are a lot of different uses for C# and it is definitely a big choice if you want to specialize in C# one day. According to Microsoft's website, there are a lot of different ways that you can use and apply C# when it comes to creating programming software. Learning can be tricky, especially nowadays. With the amount of information right now on the internet, it can be tricky to follow a simple path and to come up with a nice learning plan. There are a lot of books, courses, etc. So, this is why I decided to create this Top 10 C# books of all time. Sure, this is my opinion and opinions may vary based on your life experience and style of learning. If you have other books you think it should have made the cut in the video, just leave a comment below. Let's make this a collaborative video and help as many programmers and we can. So, do you wanna know what are the Top 10 C# books? ALL BOOKS FROM THE PODCAST Head First C#: https://simpleprogrammer.com/headfirstcsharp C# 5.0 in a Nutshell: The Definitive Reference: https://simpleprogrammer.com/csharpnutshell C# In Depth: https://simpleprogrammer.com/csharpindepth The C# Player's Guide: https://simpleprogrammer.com/csharpplayers Pro C# 5.0 and the .NET 4.5 Framework (Expert's Voice in .NET): https://simpleprogrammer.com/procsharp5 C# 6.0 and the .NET 4.6 Framework: https://simpleprogrammer.com/csharp6 Design Patterns in C#: https://simpleprogrammer.com/designcsharp Effective C# (Covers C# 6.0): https://simpleprogrammer.com/effectivecsharp More Effective C#: 50 Specific Ways to Improve Your C#: https://simpleprogrammer.com/moreeffectivecsharp Agile Principles, Patterns, and Practices in C#: https://simpleprogrammer.com/agilecsharp Top Programming Books Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XoA9VdooMPPiDFsckl1d_2 Book Reviews Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4W7aRN5cCCZ90AIDYoLpqVa Trusting The Process Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4Vy90hwBvSI06r7plMHNcss How To Market Yourself As A Software Developer: http://simpleprogrammer.com/howtomarketyourself

The Importance Of Partying With Colleagues Today we are going to talk about P-A-R-T-I-I-I-I-E-S! Yeah, this is what this channel is all about. Partying! Ok, maybe not. So, in today's video I've received a question from a reader asking me about the importance of partying with colleagues. He says that he has been accepted in a new company and that his colleagues are asking him to go out. The problem is that he does not like all this party stuff. He founds it really boring and he does not like to drink or to stay up late. Can it hurt his reputation in any way? Can he miss networking opportunities by turning down these opportunities? Attracting Women & Becoming A Better Man Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4WvCoCir3GAyWSlUjFH1T2u Alcohol and the Tech Industry with Victor Yocco - Hansel Minutes Podcast: https://simpleprogrammer.com/hanselminutesalcohol

Picture this: you've created a piece of code for a company that might bring this company millions of dollars, wheter it is in profit or by cutting down losses. However, you work for that company and you don't know what to do with this piece of code right now. Should you sell it? Should you rent it? There are a lot of different variations that come into play when it comes to monetizing your code and you should know all the factors that come into play so you won't lose money with your "Big Idea". Do Things With Unbouded Upsides: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d_-nuY7hhg8

Recently, I'm reading a lot of business books and this one came up on my queue and I've decided to give it a shot. Here is the book description, extracted from Amazon: "The measure of the executive, Peter F. Drucker reminds us, is the ability to "get the right things done." This usually involves doing what other people have overlooked as well as avoiding what is unproductive. Intelligence, imagination, and knowledge may all be wasted in an executive job without the acquired habits of mind that mold them into results. Drucker identifies five practices essential to business effectiveness that can, and must, be learned: Managing time Choosing what to contribute to the organization Knowing where and how to mobilize strength for best effect Setting the right priorities Knitting all of them together with effective decision-making Ranging widely through the annals of business and government, Peter F. Drucker demonstrates the distinctive skill of the executive and offers fresh insights into old and seemingly obvious business situations." Do you wanna know what is my opinion on this book? Watch this video and find out! "The Effective Executive" Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/effectiveexecutive Soft Skills Book: http://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills

WordPress and web development is definitely one of the major areas right now for software developers. More and more, people are recognizing the importance of being online and they are investing in creating websites and all this stuff. WordPress is definitely a major player when it comes to web development. It is easy to use and it is, frequently, the first choice of anyone that wants to build a website. It creates an awesome market for anyone interested in developing WordPress themes. You may wish to develop WordPress Themes for your own use, for a client project or to submit to the WordPress Theme Directory. Why else should you build a WordPress Theme? - To create a unique look for your WordPress site. - To take advantage of templates, template tags, and the WordPress Loop to generate different website results and looks. - To provide alternative templates for specific site features, such as category pages and search result pages. - To quickly switch between two site layouts, or to take advantage of a Theme or style switcher to allow site owners to change the look of your site. (Source: https://codex.wordpress.org/Theme_Development) So, do you wanna know more about the best resources to learn WordPress Theme Development? WP With Tom Website: https://simpleprogrammer.com/wpwithtom Professional WordPress: Design and Development: https://simpleprogrammer.com/wpdesigndevelopment

So, this is such a difficult question to answer and to address that it is almost impossible to give a right answer for this. I talk a lot about personal development and a lot of people ask me about success. On this channel, I receive a lot of different questions from people asking me "John, what are the ingredients for success?" I can't give you a right answer for this, you know. There is not a DEFINITIVE ANSWER that will give you all the answers you need. However, I took the shot and decided to answer it. In this video, I have summed up the most important skills I believe every successful person has and how you can start developing them in yourself. About "White Male" Privilege: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zxCvSUcdGNM&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XPMBDfK_VvrCBbMa5G0Uyx&index=50 What True Wisdom Really Means?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xyV8nhFYgEI&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XPMBDfK_VvrCBbMa5G0Uyx&index=319 The Compound Effect Book: Persistence - The ONE THING That Will Lead You To Success?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r2yVfIfBelE Why You Should Be In Love With Your Pain: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozlIAlRkLLQ&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XPMBDfK_VvrCBbMa5G0Uyx&index=325 5 Soft Skills Every Software Developer Should Know: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cVC3DQvAAIA&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XPMBDfK_VvrCBbMa5G0Uyx&index=357

So, I've seen a lot of people asking me this question, about what does C/C++ mean. Well, for new software developers this might not make any sense, after all, why do these companies put in their job listing "we want a C/C++ developer"? I've had this doubt myself back then and this is totally normal. This is exactly what George asked me: "What I don't understand is why I always see C/C++ in the job listing,as far as I know those are different languages and somebody told me that C is mostly for hardware and embedded devices and I'm currently not that interested in that but why do we always see the C/C++ thing and not only one language,do people really always use both languages at the same job?Is it a bad idea to leave C aside and focus on C++ because I am really interested in competitive programming right now?" So, do you wanna know why some companies ask for C/C++ programmers? How To Learn C++? (C++ 101): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXr2gRk8nco

So, a lot of software developers end up not being able to decide between two specializations. I often hear people bragging about how they can't decide between two specializations and what should they do if they really want to advance in their career. Today, I've received a question from a viewer asking the same thing: How could he possibly decide between two specializations? So Good They Can't Ignore You Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/sogoodcantignore Get Up & Do Something Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4V4yB2C2jJc_Tg7o75RRFYm

Writing code is definitely an art. It is far from being something automatic. This is so true due to the fact that every software developer writes a different code, based on their personal experience and how they perceive it is the best practice for writing it. So, one of the most asked questions I receive is how a code should be written and what are the best practices for writing code. In this video I'll discuss a little bit more about how many lines of code should a function have. This is such a particular code and a quote from Code Complete Book sums it up really well: "From time to time, a complex algorithm will lead to a longer routine, and in those circumstances, the routine should be allowed to grow organically up to 100-200 lines. (A line is a noncomment, nonblank line of source code.) Decades of evidence say that routines of such length are no more error prone than shorter routines. Let issues such as depth of nesting, number of variables, and other complexity-related considerations dictate the length of the routine rather than imposing a length restriction per se." Wanna know more about how many lines of could should a function have? Should You Comment Your Code?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ErW6fEvulAc Clean Code Book: https://simpleprogrammer.com/CleanCodeBook