DonTheDeveloper Podcast Don Hansen
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Helping aspiring developers get jobs and junior developers grow. Raw and unfiltered conversations with industry professionals that dive deep into how developers can find success and growth in their careers.
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We Need To Bring "Gatekeeping" Back To Web Development
Ready to bridge the developer skill gap and set yourself up for success in the tech industry? Join me and my guest, Derek Wood, better known as Sheriff Derek, as we dissect the growing disparity between what employers expect and the current skill levels of many budding developers. We dive into why foundational skills are critical and how bootcamps sometimes fall short in preparing students for real-world challenges.Curious about the role of gatekeeping in tech and how it affects newcomers? We...
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The Cold Application Approach Is DEAD For Developers
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 ...
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"I've applied For 400 Developer Jobs and Only Got 1 Phone Interview. What Do I Do?"
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...
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What I Love and Hate About Live Coding
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 ...
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There's a MASSIVE Skill Gap Among New Developers
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...
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The Reality of Trying To Land a Dev Job as a Woman
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...