Develop Yourself

Brian Jenney
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To change careers and land your first job as a Software Engineer, you need more than just great software development skills - you need to develop yourself. Welcome to the podcast that helps you develop your skills, your habits, your network and more, all in hopes of becoming a thriving Software Engineer.

  1. #261 - I Used to Suck at Coding Interviews. Then I Started Doing These 4 Things

    HÁ 3 DIAS

    #261 - I Used to Suck at Coding Interviews. Then I Started Doing These 4 Things

    Five years ago, during an interview for a senior dev role, I had a panic attack. It was one of my worst interview experiences. It also taught me a lot about what I was doing wrong. In this episode, I'll break down the process that took me from under-paid developer to passing interviews and 4x'ing my salary. Here's your worksheet to help you create a solid story for an interview: worksheet If you know you suck at interviews - I'll be working with a few people to help them crush their next interview and increase their salaries. Apply here: Fill out application 👈 Send us a text Shameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

    18min
  2. #260 - From Lead Engineer at MongoDB to Fashion Tech: On Hiring, Remote Teams, and Start-Up Life

    HÁ 6 DIAS

    #260 - From Lead Engineer at MongoDB to Fashion Tech: On Hiring, Remote Teams, and Start-Up Life

    Harish, former lead engineer at MongoDB and current co-founder of Flaire, takes us on a journey through his unusual career path—one that didn’t involve grinding LeetCode or chasing FAANG. Instead, he got deep into cybersecurity, built large-scale systems, and eventually started his own company that’s redefining how small businesses use software. We talk about: What it’s actually like to work on database internals and secure infrastructureWhy most engineers shouldn’t become founders—and why he did anywayHow to use AI for real business workflows (not just ChatGPT hacks)The rise of “cybersecurity as product” and how ops teams still run on spreadsheets and WhatsAppWhy learning to code isn’t just about DSA and bootcamps—it’s about solving real problems“A lot of tools are built for enterprises, but most businesses are duct-taping together spreadsheets. We built for them.” “You need to understand how your workflows actually function before throwing AI at them.” “Don’t overbuild. Build just enough to learn something, then improve.” If you’re newer to tech and want to understand what actual engineering careers can look like—this episode will open your eyes to what’s possible. Connect with Harish here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scharish/ Send us a text Shameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

    24min
  3. Office Hours: Answering Your Coding Questions EP 3

    25 DE JUL.

    Office Hours: Answering Your Coding Questions EP 3

    Are junior devs cooked? How can I scaffold a solid MERN stack app? What's the best way to stick with a tutorial? We got some great questions this episode and my answers might surprise you. Got a question you want answered? Drop it here: https://form.typeform.com/to/Q499M9kl Send us a text Shameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

    19min
  4. #259 - The Minimum Effective Dose of JavaScript You Need to Learn

    24 DE JUL.

    #259 - The Minimum Effective Dose of JavaScript You Need to Learn

    Learning JS is tough. And you're probably making some of the same mistakes I did in the past. In this episode you'll get a path and a small project to make to teach you the minimum effective dose of JavaScript necessary to move forward in your learning journey. Here's the challenge I mentioned which includes some short videos: Your Form Challenge Send us a text Shameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

    20min
  5. #258 - Should You Use AI While Learning to Code? A Senior Developer’s Take

    21 DE JUL.

    #258 - Should You Use AI While Learning to Code? A Senior Developer’s Take

    A junior developer who got hired at a startup used AI non-stop to keep up. It worked for weeks until he crashed and burned. He'd built a house of cards that he couldn't keep up. The AI tools went in doom loops or just added more sloppy code that his team wouldn't accept. Turns out they hired a prompt engineer instead of a coder. We're in uncharted territory my friends. You can't just NOT use AI but when should you start? How much is too much? Let's explore a path to learning code with AI that won't make you another prompt engineer. PS - If you're already a software developer, I'm working with a few people to crush their next interview. Apply here. Send us a text Shameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

    17min
  6. #257 - Career Landmines: Three Developer Traps to Avoid

    17 DE JUL.

    #257 - Career Landmines: Three Developer Traps to Avoid

    3 traps to avoid in your career, that I nearly fell for: 1. The Framework Developer Trap 2. The Developer in a Hoodie Trap (might be the most surprising revelation for many aspiring programmers) 3. The Hype-Driven Development Trap Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here: https://form.typeform.com/to/Q499M9kl Send us a text Shameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

    21min
  7. #256 - The Rise of the Product Minded Engineer

    14 DE JUL.

    #256 - The Rise of the Product Minded Engineer

    Matt Watson, who scaled VIN Solutions to a $150 million exit, shares his journey from coding to building products that make a real impact in the business world. We talk about: Why most developers fail at launching productsWhat it means to be a product-minded engineerHow AI is exposing weak developersThe importance of sales, customer empathy, and learning in public“Your code isn’t the product. Solving real problems is.” “If I have to write requirements down to the detail… I might as well just give it to AI.” Want to develop the product engineer's mindset? Grab Matt's book here : http://productdriven.com/book Matt's newsletter for product driven engineers: https://newsletter.productdriven.com/ Send us a text Shameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

    37min
  8. #255 - Your First Open Source Project: A Weekend with Kyle Simpson’s Code

    10 DE JUL.

    #255 - Your First Open Source Project: A Weekend with Kyle Simpson’s Code

    This episode introduces a weekend project that will give you authentic experience working with existing code—a crucial skill that most tutorials and coding platforms simply don't teach.  Using Kyle Simpson's YouPeriod GitHub repository, you'll learn to navigate a codebase written by someone else, which is exactly what you'll do in your first development job. This particular project is perfect for beginners because it uses fundamental web technologies (HTML, CSS, and vanilla JavaScript) rather than complex frameworks like React or TypeScript. Here's the Github repo: https://github.com/getify/youperiod.app This weekend project will teach you more about real development work than weeks of guided exercises.  If you're completely new to JavaScript, check out our Dev30 program at dev30.xyz, where you can learn the fundamentals and beyond. Send us a text Shameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software. ✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

    13min
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To change careers and land your first job as a Software Engineer, you need more than just great software development skills - you need to develop yourself. Welcome to the podcast that helps you develop your skills, your habits, your network and more, all in hopes of becoming a thriving Software Engineer.

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  • Criado por
    Brian Jenney
  • Anos de atividade
    2021 - 2025
  • Episódios
    267
  • Classificação
    Livre
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Develop Yourself
  • Site do podcast
    Develop Yourself

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