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Develop Yourself

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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37:08

#213 - The Google Interview: Luck, LeetCode, and What...

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2025/02/10

Send us a text Can you believe I never asked Zubin about his interview at Google? I failed the Google interview a couple times (so far) but Zubin crushed it. And he did it without studying hundreds of LeetCode problems, using an approach which no one really talks about. I hope you find this episode useful whether you're trying to nail the big tech interview or get a job at the local startup. Here's the article mentioned in the episode 👇

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#212 – Learn Fast(er): The Uncomfortable Method That...

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2025/02/06

Send us a text Your most powerful skill as a software developer isn't how many languages you know or what technology you've used. You're real power is in how fast you can learn. Tech changes quick. You got to keep up. I break down a method I've used to learn that you might not like. It's effective as hell. Here are the tools I mention in this episode: Loom.com Excalidraw.com Shameless Plugs 🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired.

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#211 - 5 Things Salespeople Know About Getting Hired ...

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2025/02/03

Send us a text Want to get hired faster? Start thinking like a salesperson. Developers often struggle with the job search—not because they lack skills, but because they don’t know how to sell themselves. Meanwhile, ex-salespeople seem to land jobs faster, even with less experience. What’s their secret? In this episode, Jeremy Smith shares how his background in sales gave him an unfair advantage when breaking into tech (without a CS degree or even a high school diploma). From handling rejectio...

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18:25

#210 - Why You Keep Failing Tech Interviews (And It’s...

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2025/01/30

Send us a textA student at Parsity recently bombed a tech interview—and it wasn’t just their fault. The hiring process in tech is broken, with endless interview rounds, AI filtering out candidates, and companies that don’t even know what they’re looking for. In this episode, we break down why tech interviews are so flawed, what really happens behind the scenes, and how you can play the game to win.Shameless Plugs(NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap ...

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29:36

#209 - Zuckerberg, Rogan, and the AI Takeover:...

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2025/01/27

Send us a textZuckerberg went on JRE and told the world that AI will replace mid-level engineers soon.Are we talking about the same mid-level engineers here?AI fear mongering gets lots of engagement but how real is this threat?Zubin and I talk about what mid-level engineers do, why NO ONE is safe and what developers still do better than AI.Here are the resources Zubin mentioned in this pod: https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/why-career-changers-have-an-advantage/https://www.youtube.com/wa...

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12:56

#207 - From Addict to Software Developer: A Story of...

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2025/01/23

Send us a textLearning to code didn’t change my life.Getting sober and exercising did however.10 years ago I was lost in addiction and headed on a path to jail or death. I think there are some lessons from my failure that may help you on your own journey.Shameless Plugs(NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For career changers who want to pivot into software. 🚀 Dev30 - Learn JavaScript in 30 days and build in public with a group.

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49:48

#206 - You Asked, We Answered: No BS Advice for...

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2025/01/20

Send us a textAlex Lau has nearly 2 decades in software and even wrote a book to help developers avoid the pitfalls that nearly derailed his career.What I like about Alex is that he keeps it real. We answered questions from you in this episode with no BS.- Mass applying vs networking vs building in public- How to negotiate your salary and what hiring managers don't tell you- What to do about that nagging voice in your head that tells you you're not good enoughYou can connect with Alex here: h...

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#206 - Real Developers Barely Code: What Your Job...

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2025/01/16

Send us a textThink developers spend all day writing code? Think again. A recent study from Software.com reveals that developers actively code for just 52 minutes per day—about 4 hours and 21 minutes per week. So what the hell do software developers actually do?In this episode, I break down 2 actual assignments I've been given at both a small startup and a large company to illustrate the reality of work as a software developer.It's not all coffee breaks and big bags but I think it's inte...

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18:43

#205 - 5 Steps to Solving (nearly) Any Coding Problem

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2025/01/13

Send us a textIn this episode of the Develop Yourself podcast, we walk you through my 5-step process for solving coding problems. If you’ve ever found yourself staring at a problem, unsure of where to start, this episode is for you. I’ll show you how to break down problems, test your assumptions, and leverage patterns to find solutions that work.I also show you exactly how I use this process to tackle problems in real time. If you’re curious to see it in action, check out the video in the sho...

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#204 - AI Is Coming for Your Dev Job (But Not...

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2025/01/09

Send us a textHow cooked are we now that OpenAI is getting closer to AGI (artificial general intelligence)?It feels like AI is inching closer towards making software developers obsolete but how much of this fear is real and how much is complete hype?The answer shouldn't surprise you if you write code for a living...Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per

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44:30

#203 - Breaking into Tech: Self-Taught Success...

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2025/01/06

Send us a textIn this episode, Vanessa and Wilfredo share their inspiring journeys of breaking into tech as self-taught developers. Learn how they avoided tutorial hell, built standout portfolios, and reinvented themselves online to land their first jobs in software engineering. Packed with practical advice on overcoming imposter syndrome, choosing the right learning path, and navigating the job hunt, this episode is a must-listen for anyone considering a self-taught route into tech.Connect w...

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#202 - The Best Books for Developers (That No One...

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2025/01/02

Send us a textBefore you read "Cracking the Coding Interview" or "Clean Code", I want to offer a few books that you should read at every stage of your developer career from not-yet-hired to engineering manager.Me, sponsored? No.I just like sharing what's worked for me in the hopes it can work for you.If you have some good recommendations I didn't mention please let me and the rest of us know in the comments!Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0...

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22:16

#201 - Your Practical Guide to Learning JavaScript in...

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2024/12/30

Send us a textWe're going to go through a very hands-on, practical process for learning enough JS to be dangerous.From the tools and services you will need as well as challenges to complete and small projects to make, you will have a clear idea of what to do and build to go from zero to noob.Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) 🚀 dev30 - learn JS

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#200 - Tech Predictions for 2025: What Career...

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2024/12/26

Send us a textHumans are notoriously bad at predictions, but I’m going to make some anyway. Based on what I’ve seen this year and what’s happening in the current market, I believe there are a few key things you’re going to need to know to stay ahead in your career. Some of these predictions I’m making are bets I’m taking myself, and I figured I should share them with you here. In this episode, I’m diving into what’s on the horizon for tech in 2025, and how you can leverage thes...

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#199 - Are Coding Bootcamps Dead?

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2024/12/23

Send us a textThe coding bootcamp model is need of a serious face-lift.Aggressive marketing has created unrealistic expectations for career changers. Interviews are more difficult and developers are increasingly expected to do more.It feels like things are changing faster and faster.It's not all doom and gloom.Career change has always been difficult. That shouldn't discourage you, you just need a different approach.Zubin, an ex-lawyer turned software engineer at Google shares what's changed, ...

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23:37

#198 - The No-Nonsense Guide to Coding Careers: 3...

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2024/12/19

Send us a textI have been working as a software developer for over a decade.These are the 3 simple (but effective) pieces of advice I’d give anyone starting out, including maybe not just starting at all!Shameless Plugs(NEW) The Inner Circle - a highly customized program to take you from 0 to hired 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers (limited to 15 people per quarter) 🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another

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#197 - Your Guide to Nailing the Non-Technical...

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2024/12/16

Send us a textA few students at Parsity.io have interviews coming up. I gave them the same advice I'll share with you in this episode.The weird thing about technical interviews is they might not be so technical at all. While you're grinding LeetCode or CodeWars or if you're just learning to code - you need to be prepared for the non-technical interview. It's way more common than you think.Shameless Plugs 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers 🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and ...

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18:49

#196 - Your First Day as a Software Developer: What...

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2024/12/12

Send us a textNearly a decade ago I started my first day as a developer.The night before the first day, I was barely able to sleep.Would I be found out as a fake developer and fired immediately?Would they give me a task I couldn’t figure out?How long before they realized they made an error in their hiring process?Well, I never got “found out” and I took on more than a few tasks I couldn’t figure out… yet.If you're learning to code or recently got hired - I lay out a plan to help you tackle yo...

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21:46

#195 - A Beginner's Guide to Learning ReactJS

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2024/12/09

Send us a textReactJS is the most popular JavaScript library. Love it or hate it, it's a safe bet to learn.Let's walk through how much JS you need to know before ReactJS, how to create your first component and what to do next.PS. I mentioned a video about working with APIs. You can watch it here.Shameless Plugs 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers 🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity 🤵🏽‍♂️ Brian's LinkedInAlready a developer? Check out 👉 Not

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26:11

#194 - From Zero to Hireable: A Step-by-Step Guide...

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2024/12/04

Send us a textThe amount of information about how to get into software is overwhelming. Often times, the loudest voices have the least knowledge or experience.Who do you trust?What do you study?What should you build?How do you prove to someone they can trust you?Let's break down a step by step guide you can use land your first job as a software developer.Shameless Plugs 🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers 🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity

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