DonTheDeveloper Podcast Don Hansen

I answered an aspiring developer's question:"In late 2022, I decided to get into SE to become a front end dev and decided to join an in-person bootcamp in 2023 to accelerate my learning. Choosing the bootcamp route over traditional schooling seemed like a quicker path into the field, especially since I'd already been self-studying beforehand. While the bootcamp experience was great, it left me feeling underprepared in key areas like Javascript, with the curriculum heavily focused on React. I ...

I answered an aspiring developer's question:"Biggest roadblock is just getting people to talk to me. Almost straight out of bootcamp I landed a junior software engineering role at a small digital product studio. Worked there for 9 months before getting laid off. But now amidst all the layoffs I’m small, tiny fish in an enormous pond. Despite applying to 400+ places (almost anything I’m remotely qualified for) over the past 8 months. I’ve had one, a single, 10 minute phone interview. So the bi...

Live coding has emerged as a compelling medium for developers to showcase their skills, engage with communities, and build personal brands. It's a digital stage where the immediacy of programming meets the unpredictability of live performance, creating a unique interactive experience for both the coder and the audience.Embarking on a live coding journey is akin to setting sail on open waters; it's thrilling, challenging, and often uncharted territory for many developers. It demands a balance ...

When it comes to breaking into the tech industry, there’s a labyrinth of myths and misconceptions about what it really takes to be job-ready as a developer. In this eye-opening podcast episode, Derek, a seasoned web developer and educator known as Sheriff Derek, debunks these myths and offers a candid look at the essentials of tech education and the reality of coding bootcamps.Derek begins by addressing the widening skills gap among aspiring developers. He’s seen first-hand the false expectat...

If you're a woman who's trying to become a developer and you've been told that it's going to be harder for you BECAUSE you're a woman, this episode is for you.Zynkah (guest):Twitch - https://twitch.tv/zynkahDiscord - https://discord.gg/pU2dv7JhRxLinkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/zena-crepsWhat If? So What?We discover what’s possible with digital and make it real in your businessListen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify---------------------------------------------------🤝 Join our junior fr...

I brought on the CEO of Rithm School to have a candid conversation about the entry-level dev market; the coding bootcamp industry; and how Rithm School has adapted to it. To be honest, the transparency was refreshing.Elie Schoppik (guest) - CEO of Rithm SchoolFree Rithm School events: https://www.eventbrite.com/o/rithm-school-11279356650/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC1kv9TLn6VxfQJv-PxGBcuwSite: https://rithmschool.comWhat If? So What?We discover what’s possible with digital...