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Worth Following – Podcast by Adrian Stanek

Honest conversations on leadership, building teams, shipping real products, and creating a mission worth following. blog.adrianstanek.dev

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8:10

The Dos and Don’ts of Growing Junior Developers

Worth Following – Podcast by Adrian Stanek ·

2025/05/26

How to Keep Junior Developers Motivated and LoyalIn this video, a vocational trainer with extensive experience shares insights on how to keep junior developers motivated and loyal to your company. The discussion covers the importance of clear career plans, realistic expectations, and long-term learning for junior developers. The narrator also warns against frequent job-hopping and emphasizes the value of stability and domain expertise for career growth. By nurturing junior developers and providing a

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8:11

When Is the Right Time to Step Into Leadership?

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2025/05/23

When is the Right Time to Become a Leader? Insights for Software EngineersIn this video, we explore the right moment to step into a leadership role, particularly in software engineering. We discuss the importance of building personal credibility, being a role model, and motivating others before taking on responsibility. The speaker advises against prematurely assuming leadership roles without sufficient experience, emphasizing the need for step-by-step growth and the guidance of a mentor or coach

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2:58

Keep Building Your Saas – AI Won't Kill It

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2025/05/05

In this episode, we unpack the recent hype suggesting that AI agents will replace SaaS products. Adrian shares why that narrative is misleading—and why SaaS is still thriving.You’ll hearWhy AI agents still depend on SaaS infrastructureThe real needs of everyday users and businessesHow psychological and economic factors continue to drive SaaS adoptionWhy convenience still beats complexityIf you’re building software people rely on, this one’s for you. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss

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4:25

The Day I Stopped Obeying the Methodology Gurus

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2025/04/30

Navigating Software Development Methodologies: Tailoring Systems to Fit Your NeedsIn this video, we delve into the interplay between social media advice and practical application in software development. Highlighting popular platforms like LinkedIn, X, and Reddit, we discuss the importance of understanding the foundational purposes behind various methodologies instead of following them blindly. We emphasize the value of adapting systems to fit individual and business needs, particularly for

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16:25

Pressure, Purpose, and the Price of Building...

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2025/04/20

🚀 From Developer to Entrepreneur: My 15-Year Journey. In this episode, I share my personal journey from being a software developer to becoming an entrepreneur responsible for multiple software products over the past 15 years. I'll discuss the challenges and realizations that come with this transformation, the critical need for business skills beyond development, and the importance of planning and experience to avoid burnout. You'll also hear my reflections on the pitfalls of early entrepreneurship,

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26:42

What I Have Learned After $300 With Agentic Coding

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2025/04/19

🎁 BONUS: 14 Tips to Save Money with Claude Code! After spending over $300 working with Claude Code in production, I’ve learned what really works — and what’s just expensive noise. In this video, I share my personal lessons, what I wish I had known before, and how you can save time, tokens, and sanity. 👇 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:37 What We Want, Why, and How 01:56 Clean Codebase = Better AI 02:51 How Good Is Claude Code Really? 05:14 Claude & The Senior Developer 06:17 Flow vs Vibe Coding 07:06 The

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1:41

Quality ≠ Perfection

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2025/03/30

In this episode, we explore why quality is not the same as perfection—and why striving for the latter too early can derail your product, your team, and your goals.Adrian shares insights from over two decades in software development, highlighting the common trap of aiming for an undefined version of “perfect” rather than defining and hitting achievable quality goals. Through personal anecdotes and thought-provoking observations, he explains how teams fall into overengineering or underengineering when

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51:10

Vibe & Flow Coding Will Change A Lot

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2025/03/23

I see Flow Coding as the reasonable middle ground which will become mature in no-time.We hear about Vibe Coding everywhere. This is so different from what we have done for decades now. So, it might take too much attention right now, and things like Flow Coding aren’t in focus. I see Flow Coding as the reasonable middle ground, that will mature quickly.Staying in the flow of coding is great in many ways, but not being in the flow of coding would be rather nasty.We are not alone anymoreInterestingly,

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50:56

AI Took Over My Next.js Migration – Am I Still Needed?

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2025/03/16

"So there is a machine, right now, substituting me after 32 years of coding. It’s just doing what I’ve done—so much faster. Can I go home now?" — from my video.The Moment I Realized AI is Coming for My JobI’ve been coding for over thirty years, writing, refactoring, and maintaining more code than I can count. Started with BASIC on C64 and transitioned into the web world. Yet here I was, sitting in front of my computer, watching Claude Code migrate my 90,000-line Next.js 14 codebase to Next.js

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4:08

Why We Don't Build Native Apps.

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2025/03/13

Why I Chose PWAs Years Ago—And Why You Should Consider Them Too"I have chosen Progressive Web Apps a while ago, several years ago actually, and I’m extremely happy to have chosen this. And I want to explain to you why."The Problem: Small Teams, Big ChallengesA few years ago, I faced a tough decision—how to build the best possible user experience for my product while keeping development efficient. Like most small companies, we had limited resources; budget, time, and engineering capacity were

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16:19

AI Generates Garbage Code, Yet It’s Improving My Skills

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2025/03/02

How AI Can Make You a Better Developer | The Future of Coding & EngineeringIn this episode, we dive into the controversial topic of AI-generated code and its impact on developers. Rather than replacing good developers, AI can be a valuable tool that enhances development skills by assisting with tedious coding tasks and enabling better reflection and improvement. We explore the differences between merely being a coder and becoming a true software engineer, emphasizing the importance of learning,

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6:22

Why Developers Fail Without Feedback

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2025/02/09

In this video, we delve into the necessity of continuous communication in both personal and professional relationships. Highlighting examples such as manager-employee dynamics, the video discusses the benefits of requesting and providing feedback to nurture healthy connections. By continuously communicating, one can avoid unexpected negative feedback, build strong relationships, and stay proactive rather than reactive. This can lead to a more controlled and less stressful environment, thereby

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66:58

What is Continuous Delivery and Why Should You Care?

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2025/02/02

Talking with Bryan Finster, Software Engineer at Defense Unicorns and core team member of minimumcd.org, about what Continuous Delivery really is; and what's not.00:00 Spontaneous Start and Introduction00:13 Defining Continuous Delivery01:28 Brian's Background in Continuous Delivery03:44 Challenges and Misconceptions in Continuous Delivery07:35 Automation in Continuous Delivery12:44 Deployment Strategies and Best Practices17:10 Real-World Examples and Industry Practices29:03 The Importance of

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16:46

Let's Deploy on Friday!

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2025/01/26

Deploying on Fridays? No problem! For me, it’s just another day, and sometimes, we even push changes on weekends without breaking a sweat. Whether it’s small projects or large-scale systems, we stay confident and in control. So, what’s the secret? Let’s dive in and uncover how Continuous Delivery makes it all possible! 00:00 Introduction – Fear of Friday Deployments 01:27 What is Continuous Delivery? 02:00 GitFlow vs Continuous Delivery 03:00 Small Batches in CD 03:48 Importance of Committable State

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46:29

Building Developer Motivation

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2024/11/10

Ever wondered what really drives developer motivation? This episode dives deep into how joy and discipline shape developer motivation, why random deadlines are a killer, and how AI is transforming software development faster than ever. Join us for a personal conversation about the elements that energize and drain teams, and what leaders can do to keep motivation alive in the fast-paced tech world.Stephan Schmidt:https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephanjschmidt/Additional Links:• Harvard Business Review

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13:16

How Will AI Change Your Work as a Developer?

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2024/11/03

The Impact of AI on Software Development: Threat or Opportunity? This episode explores whether AI is a friend or foe for software developers and discusses the shift toward automating more straightforward coding tasks. Learn how this trend might reshape job roles, hear comparisons with other industries, and discover why demand for IT professionals remains high. We’ll also provide strategies for staying relevant by leveraging AI, with insights for junior and senior developers and the unique impacts on

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9:16

Next.js vs. Vite – Worth migrating to Vite?

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2024/10/25

Migrating from Next.JS to Vite: Is It Worth the Switch?In this episode, we dive deep into our migration from Next.JS to Vite for an extensive React application with over 80,000 lines of code. You’ll learn about the improvements in build time, Hot Module Replacement (HMR) speed, and bundle size. We also discuss the challenges of switching from Webpack to ES Modules and replacing Next—JS-specific components. By the end, you’ll have insights into whether Vite could be the right fit for your project,

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64:04

Effective Feedback

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2024/10/21

Transformative Leadership: Embracing Honesty, Feedback, and Real Connections in TechDiscover the essence of effective leadership in the tech industry through personal experiences and expert insights. In this episode, Maria Glazunov and Adrian Stanek delve into the realities of burnout, the impact of honesty in leadership, and the importance of feedback. Learn about the hidden costs of poor communication, the challenges of Agile frameworks, and the devastating effects of developer layoffs. Gain

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11:30

Reactjs in 2025 – Is It Still Worth Starting With?

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2024/10/18

Why start with React in 2025? Today, I dive into why React remains a solid choice despite new trends and frameworks emerging. We'll discuss how React has stayed relevant, the strength of its ecosystem, and why it's still a reliable option for building scalable applications. React isn't just about popularity—it's about real-world adoption. We'll look into how React's usage has helped it become the industry standard and why its huge ecosystem still makes it a strong choice for modern applications

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13:56

Why are my devs always so quiet?

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2024/10/13

Bridging the Communication Gap in Software DevelopmentI used to believe the stereotype that developers are non-communicative, but I’ve learned that’s far from true. The real problem isn’t developers being quiet—it’s that they’re often not heard.There’s a disconnect between the business side and development. Too often, developers are handed tasks with tight deadlines and no context, expected to just execute. It kills motivation, creativity, and ultimately, quality. We want to solve real problems, not

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