DonTheDeveloper Podcast

Don Hansen
  • 4.8 (17)
  • EDUCATION
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

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.

  1. NOV 5

    Agentic Coding IS NOT Software Engineering

    Agentic coding isn't software engineering. If you've been coding for a while, it doesn't give you the same rewards. Yet some developers are all too eager to let their skills atrophy and outsource the fun parts of being a developer to an AI, instead of fixing the root issue - their skill issue. This is mainly targeted towards junior developers, but a lot of this applies to more experienced developers as well. Or it will, once they let their skills atrophy. --------------------------------------------------- 💻 Learn Frontend (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper ⚙️ Learn Backend (25% off): https://boot.dev/?promo=DONTHEDEVELOPER 🤖 Learn AI Engineering (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-ai-engineer-path-c02v?via=donthedeveloper 🐱 Learn NestJS (free) - https://scrimba.com/nestjs-c0n7djgjma?via=donthedeveloper 🧠 Advanced Coding (40% off) - https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=donthedeveloper 👥 1 on 1 Mentorship - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 👁️‍🗨️ Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 🐦 Follow on X - https://x.com/thedonofcode 👾 Follow on Twitch - https://twitch.tv/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    13 min

  2. OCT 30

    Lacking Motivation to Learn to Code?

    Are you struggling with motivation on your learning to code journey? It could be poor goal setting. It could be that trying to find a job is suppressing your curiosity and excitement for coding. It could very well be that software engineering isn't what you initially thought it was. But almost certainly, what I share in this has or is hurting your motivation more than you think. --------------------------------------------------- 💻 Learn Frontend (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper ⚙️ Learn Backend (25% off): https://boot.dev/?promo=DONTHEDEVELOPER 🤖 Learn AI Engineering (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-ai-engineer-path-c02v?via=donthedeveloper 🐱 Learn NestJS (free) - https://scrimba.com/nestjs-c0n7djgjma?via=donthedeveloper 🧠 Advanced Coding (40% off) - https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=donthedeveloper 👥 1 on 1 Mentorship - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 👁️‍🗨️ Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 🐦 Follow on X - https://x.com/thedonofcode 👾 Follow on Twitch - https://twitch.tv/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    30 min

  3. OCT 27

    Do You Feel Like an Imposter as an Aspiring Developer?

    Imposter syndrome as a junior developer has been normalized WAY TO OFTEN. Imposter syndrome is a signal that there's a more deeply rooted issue that needs to be resolved. Sometimes, and a lot of people aren't going to like this, it's actually just a skill issue. --------------------------------------------------- 💻 Learn Frontend (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper ⚙️ Learn Backend (25% off): https://boot.dev/?promo=DONTHEDEVELOPER 🤖 Learn AI Engineering (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-ai-engineer-path-c02v?via=donthedeveloper 🐱 Learn NestJS (free) - https://scrimba.com/nestjs-c0n7djgjma?via=donthedeveloper 🧠 Advanced Coding (40% off) - https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=donthedeveloper 👥 1 on 1 Mentorship - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 👁️‍🗨️ Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 🐦 Follow on X - https://x.com/thedonofcode 👾 Follow on Twitch - https://twitch.tv/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    26 min

  4. OCT 22

    Traits of the 3 Most Successful Developers I've Ever Worked With

    I've worked with a lot of great developers, but 3 developers on 3 different teams really stood out to me. Here's what people admired about them. Always remember, there are MANY ways to be successful as a developer. It's okay to be socially awkward even. I know a ton of people are worried about their personality fitting in. You just have to make up for it in other ways... --------------------------------------------------- 💻 Learn Frontend (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper ⚙️ Learn Backend (25% off): https://boot.dev/?promo=DONTHEDEVELOPER 🤖 Learn AI Engineering (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-ai-engineer-path-c02v?via=donthedeveloper 🐱 Learn NestJS (free) - https://scrimba.com/nestjs-c0n7djgjma?via=donthedeveloper 🧠 Advanced Coding (40% off) - https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=donthedeveloper 👥 1 on 1 Mentorship - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 👁️‍🗨️ Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 🐦 Follow on X - https://x.com/thedonofcode 👾 Follow on Twitch - https://twitch.tv/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    12 min
  5. Are You Working Full-time AND Learning to Code?

    OCT 16

    Are You Working Full-time AND Learning to Code?

    Are you learning to code while working a full-time job, taking care of family, or other heavy responsibilities? We need to have an honest conversation. More importantly, I want to talk about the mindset that'll help you survive the journey. --------------------------------------------------- 💻 Learn Frontend (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper ⚙️ Learn Backend (25% off): https://boot.dev/?promo=DONTHEDEVELOPER 🤖 Learn AI Engineering (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-ai-engineer-path-c02v?via=donthedeveloper 🐱 Learn NestJS (free) - https://scrimba.com/nestjs-c0n7djgjma?via=donthedeveloper 🧠 Advanced Coding (40% off) - https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=donthedeveloper 👥 1 on 1 Mentorship - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 👁️‍🗨️ Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 🐦 Follow on X - https://x.com/thedonofcode 👾 Follow on Twitch - https://twitch.tv/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    17 min

  6. OCT 14

    How You Should Optimize Your Time Learning to Code

    Have you ever wondered how much time you should invest into different things when learning to code? Then this one's for you. I also shared advice and most importantly the right perspective for standing out in the job search. --------------------------------------------------- 💻 Learn Frontend (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper ⚙️ Learn Backend (25% off): https://boot.dev/?promo=DONTHEDEVELOPER 🤖 Learn AI Engineering (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-ai-engineer-path-c02v?via=donthedeveloper 🐱 Learn NestJS (free) - https://scrimba.com/nestjs-c0n7djgjma?via=donthedeveloper 🧠 Advanced Coding (40% off) - https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=donthedeveloper 👥 1 on 1 Mentorship - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 👁️‍🗨️ Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 🐦 Follow on X - https://x.com/thedonofcode 👾 Follow on Twitch - https://twitch.tv/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    22 min

  7. OCT 11

    The MERN Stack Failed Junior Developers

    The popular MERN stack tutorials and the larger JavaScript ecosystem in general has failed to prepare junior developers for professional jobs. This is a rant about that... --------------------------------------------------- 💻 Learn Frontend (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper ⚙️ Learn Backend (25% off): https://boot.dev/?promo=DONTHEDEVELOPER 🤖 Learn AI Engineering (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-ai-engineer-path-c02v?via=donthedeveloper 🐱 Learn NestJS (free) - https://scrimba.com/nestjs-c0n7djgjma?via=donthedeveloper 🧠 Advanced Coding (40% off) - https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=donthedeveloper 👥 1 on 1 Mentorship - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 👁️‍🗨️ Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 🐦 Follow on X - https://x.com/thedonofcode 👾 Follow on Twitch - https://twitch.tv/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    30 min
  8. I Tried Linux Desktop for 2 Months...

    OCT 8

    I Tried Linux Desktop for 2 Months...

    I ran Linux desktop as my daily driver for 2 months - dev, streaming, gaming. Here’s the straight rundown: what worked, what broke, and what I’d do differently if I tried again. --------------------------------------------------- 💻 Learn Frontend (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper ⚙️ Learn Backend (25% off): https://boot.dev/?promo=DONTHEDEVELOPER 🤖 Learn AI Engineering (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-ai-engineer-path-c02v?via=donthedeveloper 🐱 Learn NestJS (free) - https://scrimba.com/nestjs-c0n7djgjma?via=donthedeveloper 🧠 Advanced Coding (40% off) - https://app.codecrafters.io/join?via=donthedeveloper 👥 1 on 1 Mentorship - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching 👁️‍🗨️ Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 🐦 Follow on X - https://x.com/thedonofcode 👾 Follow on Twitch - https://twitch.tv/donthedeveloper Disclaimer: Some product links are affiliate links which means if you buy something I'll receive a small commission at no extra cost to you.

    11 min
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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.

Information

  • Creator
    Don Hansen
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    210
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 DonTheDeveloper LLC
  • Show Website
    DonTheDeveloper Podcast

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