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 or so. Feels great to be back making episodes again!

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 microservices to a monolithic architecture. I also rant about Crypto, blockchain, and other technologies that never delivered on their promise. Links Twitter …

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. Links Twitter How to Code Newsletter Gumroad…

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 …

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. // Links // Astro Course Learn to Code Database Twitter How to Code Newsletter…

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 initiative? How can you get "junior" out of your job title? I discuss all of these questions and more.Links Twitter How to Code Newsletter Learn to C…

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. Links Twitter How to Code Newsletter Learn to C…

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. Links Twitter How to Code Newsletter

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. Links Twitter How to Code Newsletter

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. Links Twitter How to Code Newsletter

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. Links How To Code Website Twitter ChatGPT ChatGPT Twitter Source ChatGPT AWS IAM policy Coherence Coherence Blog GitHub Copilot Replit Ghostwriter Amazon CodeGuru GitLab’s ModelOps Gramm…

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. Links How To Code Website Twitter

In this episode, I discuss the importance of learning the fundamentals and the dangers of abstractions. Links How To Code Website Twitter Resources Web Bos Beginner JavaScript: https://beginnerjavascript.com/ JavaScript 30: https://javascript30.com/ JavaScript the weird parts: https://www.udemy.com/course/understand-javascript/ The Odin Project: ht…

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. Links How To Code Website Twitter Coherence Coherence Docs

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. Links How To Code Website Twitter

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. Links How To Code Website Twitter Free testing curriculum Cypress Real World AppBy Robert Guss

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. Links How To Code Website Twitter W…

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 pers…

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. Links Co…

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…

In this episode, I discuss the reasons and motivations for creating the how to code podcast. Links How to Code Website Twitter Music by ComaStudio from PixabayBy Robert Guss

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 y…