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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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00:16:11

Build This AI Project and You’re Ahead of 90% of...

Develop Yourself ·

2026/03/30

Follow along with the project by going here: https://www.parsity.io/5-day-ai-advisory-boardIn this episode, I walk you through a side project that, if you actually build it, will put you ahead of roughly 90–95% of software developers right now.Most developers are using AI tools. Very few are actually building with them.So instead of talking about it, we build something real.The project is an AI advisory board — a system where you can ask questions like:What would Theo Browne say about Node?What

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00:15:50

The 6 Skills You Need to Become an AI Engineer

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2026/03/23

Resources mentioned 👇parsity.io/ai-with-ragThe Router Pattern – A Smarter WayI mentioned that I got a lot more requests for interviews. Here's the proof: Da Proof3 Ways We Work with Software Developers (and noobs) 👇AI Dev Program – parsity.io/ai-devApply for our full stack software engineering programLearn JavaScript in 30 days... the hard way

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00:07:15

AI destroys your coding skills. A warning for junior...

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2026/03/16

I created a free project for developers who want to learn AI the hard way: https://parsity.io/ai-with-ragI don't envy new coders. AI is being jammed down your throat and at the same time, you're being told you must understand the code it generates.It's a confusing time.Using AI too early comes with a cost. More importantly, we'll look at some proven ways to make sure you are learning deeply and can work efficiently with your little code bot.You can read the study from Anthropic here:

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00:12:43

#307 - I Designed an AI Engineer Interview. Most...

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2026/03/16

👉 Grab a free project to learn about RAG in a practical way. 👈Last year, I quit an AI startup where I helped build a multimodal RAG system and the agent layer of a production web app. Before leaving, I designed the interview process to hire my replacement — and the results were surprising.In this video I break down what companies actually expect from an AI engineer, and why the role is usually less about training models and more about integrating LLMs into real products.Most “AI engineer” jobs are

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00:20:49

How to Get Hired as a Software Engineer in 2026:...

Develop Yourself ·

2026/03/02

In 2026, you can’t “avoid LinkedIn” and expect to get hired BUT you can't use it like 2023. In this episode, I break down the exact LinkedIn + resume strategy I’d use today to maximize recruiter inbound, increase your surface area for luck, and stop making the most common mistakes that quietly kill your chances.We cover:Why “Aspiring Junior Developer” and “Open to Work” often backfireHow to make your first visible experience look software-related (even if you’re career-switching)The

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00:23:37

How AI Is Breaking Tech Interviews (and What Comes Next)

Develop Yourself ·

2026/02/23

Brian sits down with Fardeen Khimani, a 21-year-old Georgia Tech ML student and co-founder of Rounds, to talk about why technical interviews are broken and why AI just made it worse. They cover why LeetCode is dying, why companies have no idea how to respond, and what skills actually matter now. Fardeen's take: if AI can pass an interview that maps to the real job, just hire the AI.Find Fardeen: linkedin.com/in/fardeenkhimani

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00:18:03

#303 - 8 Harsh Truths for Software Developers in the...

Develop Yourself ·

2026/02/16

AI didn’t kill software jobs.But it did throw a grenade into the hiring funnel.In this episode, I break down 8 harsh truths about getting hired as a developer in 2026 — and none of them are the feel-good LinkedIn advice you’re used to hearing.Why vibe coding isn’t a careerWhy no one cares about your certificateWhy your portfolio probably doesn’t matterWhy full stack is now the baselineWhy AI productivity claims are mostly nonsenseWhy waiting until you feel “ready” is killing your momentumWhy titles

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00:14:17

Bonus Episode: Coding Bootcamps, Online Education and...

Develop Yourself ·

2026/02/13

Disclaimer: this episode is my thoughts on coding bootcamps and online education and where Parsity is going in the future.If you're interested in either of the programs I mentioned in this you can check them out here:Parsity AI AcceleratorFull Stack Accelerator

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00:12:52

#302 - Why a CS Degree Might NOT Be the Best Way to...

Develop Yourself ·

2026/02/09

Should you get a computer science degree, enroll in a coding bootcamp, or teach yourself how to code?You’re probably not going to love the answer… but it depends.In this episode, I shares my unfiltered, experience-backed take after working with hundreds of aspiring developers and hiring developers myself.Let's breaks down what actually matters when trying to land your first software job — and where each path (college, bootcamp, or self-taught) helps or hurts.Why a college degree might help… but

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00:36:02

#301 How We Would Break Into Tech If We Had to Start...

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2026/02/02

What if I had to break into tech today… with no degree, no connections, and a completely unrelated job?In this episode, I sit down with entrepreneur and self-taught developer Jeremy “Smitty” to map out exactly how we’d do it if we were starting from zero in 2026.We walk step-by-step through a realistic path from beginner to hireable — not theory, not hype, but the practical moves that actually work in today’s market.We cover:How to choose what to learn (without wasting years)The fastest way to build

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00:12:09

#300 - Build a Product, Not a Portfolio

Develop Yourself ·

2026/01/26

The hiring bar for junior developers has changed, and pretending it hasn’t will only slow your career. Let's break down a simple strategy to beat the “no experience” trap: Ship a small product you intend to sell, get one or two real users, and use those lessons to tell stronger stories in interviews. Instead of another tutorial portfolio, you’ll learn to show autonomy, reliability, and ownership—the exact traits teams are optimizing for in tighter markets.By the end, you’ll know how to replace

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00:16:23

#299 - Yes, You Must Learn to Code and Then Never...

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2026/01/19

AI is writing more code than ever, layoffs are everywhere, and it feels like software careers might be disappearing. In this episode, we explore why that narrative is misleading—and what’s actually changing in tech.We break down why learning to code still matters, how to use AI without becoming dependent on it, and which core skills will help you stay relevant as the industry evolves. If you’re trying to make sense of the noise and figure out how to move forward in software development, this episode

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10:35

#298 - Data Structures and Algorithms 101 (3 ...

Develop Yourself ·

2026/01/12

Grab your free interview prep crash course here: https://parsity.io/interview-prep Whiteboard interviews aren’t broken — most candidates just prepare for them the wrong way. This episode shows why copying Big Tech interview prep is a trap and walks through three algorithm patterns that consistently appear in everyday software interviews. It’s a no-nonsense roadmap for learning just enough DSA to pass interviews without wasting years on theory. Send us a text Shameless Plugs Join Our Christma...

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10:43

#297 - From Crime to Coding: How to Build Bullet...

Develop Yourself ·

2026/01/05

"We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence then is not an act but a habit." Habits beat motivation; small, daily actions reshape identity and make success inevitable without relying on willpower. The problem is that most people create goals with no system in place. They rely on raw, fragile willpower and motivation and then wonder why they fail. Let's explore how to make habits that actually stick to give you the best possible chance of success in the new year. Send us a text Shameless Plug...

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22:37

#296 - The 5 Worst Tech Trends of 2025 (And How to...

Develop Yourself ·

2025/12/29

Grab this project to learn the basics of RAG and working with agents https://www.parsity.io/ai-with-rag 2025 was one of the most confusing years to be a software developer. We were told AI would replace us. Then we were told it would make us 10× more productive. Neither actually happened — but the hype affected careers, hiring, education, and mental health in real ways. In this episode, I break down the 5 worst tech trends of 2025, based on what I saw firsthand as a working engineer and bootc...

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15:32

Career Leverage For Non-Traditional Developers

Develop Yourself ·

2025/12/22

I want to offer you some politically incorrect career advice that the gurus on LinkedIn won't share with you. From job hopping to the #1 skill you need as a developer: I cover the things that helped me go from struggling bootcamp grad to engineering manager. Resources mentioned in the pod: My article outlining my salary jumps through interviewing: https://brianjenney.medium.com/i-used-to-suck-at-coding-interviews-then-i-quadrupled-my-salary-9d5260389a09 Here's your templates for writing on L...

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16:12

5 Takeaways from Working at an AI Startup

Develop Yourself ·

2025/12/15

We’re in a strange moment right now. The AI bubble is showing signs of popping and the tech industry is waking up from a long night of partying. We were told to “do more with less” and “just use AI” for the past 12 months. After spending a year building production systems this way, I can tell you there’s a growing gap between what people think AI can do and what it actually does. To say I’m annoyed with the media and talking heads online is an understatement. It is really starting to boil my ...

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43:30

Inside the Email Infrastructure of High-Growth Companies

Develop Yourself ·

2025/12/11

In this episode of the Develop Yourself Podcast, I talk with three email and growth experts about something most developers overlook: email as a serious money maker. I’m joined by: Mike, founder of Seventh Sense, an AI-powered email timing platformBoris, Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Educative, one of the largest developer learning platformsDoug, CEO of Optimize 3.0, a HubSpot Diamond Partner agencyWe dig into: How AI is reshaping email marketingWhy email is still the most reliabl...

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20:25

The ONLY Project You Need to Build to Become a...

Develop Yourself ·

2025/12/08

I lay out the project with tons of resources right here 👇 https://brianjenney.medium.com/your-learning-roadmap-to-become-a-software-developer-2e15e1ce1e22 Send us a text Shameless Plugs Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software, work with LLMs and launch your career. AI Bootcamp (NEW) - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when

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27:10

#291 - Open Source + Hard Work: A CTO’s Roadmap for...

Develop Yourself ·

2025/12/01

Amber argues that the biggest problem facing new developers isn’t coding ability… It’s lack of real experience, and an over-reliance on feel-good advice that doesn’t translate into hireability. We dig into: Why contributing to real, medium-complexity open-source projects is the fastest path to becoming job-readyWhy most juniors aren’t actually hireable yet — and how to fix thatHow toxic positivity on LinkedIn is misleading beginnersWhy “passion” means nothing if it isn’t backed by proof-of-wo...

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