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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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14:55

Special Episode: Answering Fan Mail

Develop Yourself ·

2025/04/01

Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) Have you ever sent a message into the void? That's exactly what's been happening to listeners who've tried to contact me through Buzzsprout's messaging system. From a father in Dayton balancing family responsibilities while trying to break into tech, to aspiring developers wondering if JavaScript is still worth learning in 2025, these messages touch on real struggles and practical concerns. I share per...

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28:36

#226 - New Coders Can't Code?

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2025/03/31

Send a text and I may answer it on next episode (I cannot reply from this service 😢) The rise of AI coding tools has fundamentally changed how people learn programming, creating a concerning trend: developers who can produce impressive-looking applications without understanding how they work. What makes a developer truly valuable? Contrary to popular belief, it's not the ability to rapidly generate new code. A revealing LinkedIn survey showed 73% of experienced developers spend most of

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17:30

#225 - The 3-Month Coding Bootcamp Myth: 4 Things You...

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2025/03/27

Send us a text Thinking about joining a coding bootcamp to land a job in three months? Let’s get real. I’ve been coding professionally for over a decade, and while a bootcamp kick-started my career, it didn’t teach me everything I needed to stay hired. In this episode, I’ll share four critical skills that most bootcamps overlook—but that you’ll absolutely need if you’re serious about making coding your career. We’ll cover why bootcamps fall short, what skills really get you ...

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37:18

#224 - How Jeremy Went From Tutorial Hell to Front...

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2025/03/24

Send us a text Jeremy spoke with a couple mentees at Parsity which led to a conversation where I learned about his unusual (and long) journey into software. If you're a career changer and you're dealing with impostor syndrome or tutorial hell and need some practical advice on breaking into tech, you're going to get a lot out of this episode. Connect with Jeremy here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jrobinparker/ Shameless Plugs 🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized

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20:01

#224 - Should You Still Learn JavaScript in 2025?

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2025/03/20

Send us a text With the rise of AI and Python’s dominance, is JavaScript still worth learning? In this episode, I break down why JavaScript remains the best starting language for new developers, how it sets you up for success in web development, and even why it’s still relevant for AI. Plus, I introduce a new AI developer course for those looking to leverage AI in real-world projects. Sign up here Shameless Plugs 🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap ...

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19:58

#223 - AI for JavaScript Developers: What You...

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2025/03/17

Send us a text I started off 2025 knowing jack sh*t about LLMs besides how to ask Chat-GPT questions. Since then, I've built a multi-agent app for work, learned some linear algebra to understand how LLMs work at a basic level and started using a new tech stack for working with these LLMS. In this episode, I lay out the technologies you need to learn to keep up with AI as a full stack JavaScript developer and a project to up skill yourself. Resources mentioned: 3Blue1Brown's Linear Algeb...

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15:28

Has Cursor Cooked Junior Developers for Good?

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2025/03/13

Send us a text Cursor is an AI-powered text editor for coders. Let me be honest - if I was a junior developer, I'd feel a little nervous looking at what it's capable of doing. But I'm not. So I'm not. Let's explore why Cursor is an amazing tool that will cause a ton of headaches when used improperly and what you can do as a junior developer to to create a technical moat to be "AI-proof." Shameless Plugs 🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you

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31:39

#221 - How AWS Used AI to Save 4,500 Years of Work –...

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2025/03/10

Send us a text I've been using AWS Q Developer for a few months now but it turns out I've barely scratched the surface. Srini, Director of Generative AI Applications and Developer Experiences at Amazon Web Services, who leads the team behind Q, agreed to be interviewed by me. We discuss: • How AWS Q Developer helps software engineers with coding, testing, and debugging • How Amazon used AI to save 4,500 years of development time • Why AI won’t replace developers—but developers using AI will d...

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13:09

#220 - Real-World JavaScript: Why Loops and Arrays...

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2025/03/06

Send us a text You’re learning about JavaScript arrays all wrong. For loops, zero-indexing, blah blah blah. But WHY? What makes arrays so damn important? Let's break down why arrays and objects are the backbone of the internet and a couple common problems that JS beginners should work towards solving. A video on using APIs with JavaScript: https://youtu.be/4naH4qczQCg Shameless Plugs 🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For

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28:16

#219 - The 3-Step No-BS Guide to Getting in Shape...

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2025/03/03

Send us a text Don't worry - this won't become a fitness podcast... or I dunno, maybe it will. Seriously, I know how much exercise has changed my life and directly contributed to my ability to debug code, stay sane during stressful periods and make me feel a bit more confident. Next episode we'll be back to tech focused content but I sincerely hope you find this show useful. Grab Your simple fitness guide 👈 Shameless Plugs 🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly custo...

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17:13

#218 - The 3 Worst Developers I Ever Worked With

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2025/02/27

Send us a text There are enough stories out there about how to be a 10x developer, whatever the hell that means. I want to share with you the 3 worst developers I ever worked with and what made them so awful. The names have been changed to protect the innocent. Except for the first one… 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. 💼 Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer,

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24:31

#217 - How to Get Your First Tech Job - Straight...

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2025/02/24

Send us a text Henry Ngo is a tech recruiter who wants to see you win the game of job hunting. We chat about: • The Importance of a compelling hero section in resumes • Utilizing technology and AI in the recruitment process • Tips for effective communication during interviews • Addressing myths about the competition in job applications You can connect with Henry on LinkedIn Shameless Plugs 🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hi...

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10:59

#216 - Take-Home Coding Challenges Suck. Here’s 3...

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2025/02/20

Send us a text I might be in the minority on this one but I cannot stand these types of interviews. IF you must participate, you might as well give it your best shot. Let's go over 3 ways I've personally seen mentees at Parsity crush the take home assignment so you can do the same. Here's a short unit testing course that yours for free: Grab it here. 👈 Shameless Plugs 🧠 (NEW) Parsity's The Inner Circle Program - a highly customized roadmap to take you from 0 to hired. For career changers

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31:36

#215 - Building Software with AI: Dr. Robert Toth on...

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2025/02/17

Send us a text I used to roll my eyes when someone talked about "prompt engineering." Then Dr. Toth showed me what's possible in a video where he created facial recognition software in under 9 minutes. Toth is the CEO of an AI Medical Tech company with decades of coding experience. He's a smart cookie. He schooled me on how to use new coding tools like Cursor, writing better prompts and what he sees in the future for software developers. Here's his Cursor file for you to steal: https://github...

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20:36

#214 - A step by step guide to building a really good...

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2025/02/12

Send us a text Let's cut to the chase. Here's the video for building a side project: Watch on YT Grab the cheat sheet for side projects here. Here's the waitlist for the AI Mentorship Program: Apply here See ya! 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. We run this once per quarter.

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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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14:29

#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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32:08

#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...

Develop Yourself ·

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:...

Develop Yourself ·

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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