Develop Yourself
Brian Jenney
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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#190 - 3 lessons from chatting with 643 software developers
Develop Yourself
11/21/24 • 21 min
After speaking with over 600 of you out there, I got a pretty good idea of what you're likely struggling with.
I hope you enjoy these cheat sheets to help fix your janky resume, create a cool side project and maybe even get over that impostor-y feeling in your head.
Impostor Syndrome Killer
Side Project Cheat Sheet
Fix Your Resume
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. People love it. Seriously, a no brainer.
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
#101 - The Kyle Simpson Episode
Develop Yourself
12/04/23 • 63 min
So last week I wrote to Kyle Simpson, world famous JavaScript developer and author of the incredibly popular You Don't Know JS series.
I asked if he'd appear on the Develop Yourself Podcast and I was bracing for a rejection email.
Within about an hour, I saw a new email in my inbox. Here we go. "Well, maybe next time", I thought... He said "sure". 😮
I freaked out. I've read all his books and in fact, I credit them with making me a better, more confident developer. I also follow him on social media and have read his polarizing views and some of the hate he's received online.
I don't always agree with his takes but I respect the fact he truly "learns in public"
Right now, Kyle is on the job search and has been documenting his experience. The ups, downs and in-betweens.
Believe it or not, he even got turned down for a role because he did not pass their challenge... written in JavaScript.
Should that scare the rest of us? According to Kyle, NO, it should not.
In this interview we didn't really talk about code at all. Kyle shares his origin story, how he became a world-famous author, his surprising take on JS frameworks, advice for beginners learning to code and gets real about his job search.
You don't want to skip this one.
Here's some links to get more Kyle Simpson in your life and become a way better JS developer:
Get Kyle's Spicy Takes on LinkedIn
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Parsity (Jan 2024 cohort is filling up - don't slack on it)
dev30 (if you don't know JS this should be a no-brainer)
Brian's LinkedIn or Brian's IG 😎
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(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. People love it. Seriously, a no brainer.
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
01/09/25 • 15 min
How 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) 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. People love it. Seriously, a no brainer.
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
#132 - Your Guide to Learning ReactJS and NextJS in 2024
Develop Yourself
04/29/24 • 20 min
React is the single most popular framework for the world's most popular programming language: JavaScript.
Yes, you must learn it.
In this episode we go over:
- What is React, why you care and changes to know in 2024
- How much JS is enough before you learn React?
- Server side rendering vs client side rendering
- What the heck is Next.JS and why you need to learn it
- Resources you can use to learn NextJS and ReactJS
Got an idea for the podcast? Share your suggestion here and we will shout you out if we answer it 😎
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. People love it. Seriously, a no brainer.
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
04/18/24 • 18 min
Could AI ever replace the entire software development industry? Should you still learn to code?
Lets tackle the misconceptions and fears head-on, demystifying the hype around AI tools like Devin AI, and shining a light on the importance of critical thinking.
In a world where sensational headlines blur the lines between fact and fiction, we walk you through the reality of AI's capabilities and its implications for developers. Lastly, a practical perspective on how AI can be used to amplify your learning IF you use it in the right way.
Here's the video that breaks down the Devin AI Demo debacle: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNmgmwEtoWE
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. People love it. Seriously, a no brainer.
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
02/05/24 • 16 min
About a year ago an event happened that gave me a very unique perspective on the web dev world: Kyle Simpson, world famous JS developer reposted me. My notifications blew tf up, and I got over 500 15-minute calls scheduled. I spent the next year talking to all of these people!
I got to help people improve their resumes, fix their LinkedIn profiles and interview approach or just offered an ear to vent.
The crazy thing is that after all these calls, I found that most of us are more alike than I could've imagined. We ultimately work on similar projects with similar tech stacks and face many of the same issues.
I'm done offering these calls... except I'm going to do a bit of an experiment here. If you are reading this and currently confused on your own path towards coding - grab a few minutes on my calendar by clicking here. Hope I don't regret this 😬.
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Ultimate JS Guide 🤖 (seriously - check it out)
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(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. People love it. Seriously, a no brainer.
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
#109 - From Teacher to Software Engineer to Teacher? David Rogers Breaks Down How He Taught Himself to Code and Land a Job
Develop Yourself
01/29/24 • 38 min
This week, I interviewed David Rogers, a teacher turned software engineer. He now mentors others and breaks down difficult JS concepts unlike many can.
Maybe you're thinking, "Wait, isn't he like, your competition?"
You'd be right. We both have businesses with the goal of teaching others to code and change careers.
I like when people keep it real and David did not disappoint.
We chat about:
David's not so great experience on the first job
Why mindset is more than a buzzword
The mistakes you should avoid when learning to code
Bobby (check out his IG 😉)
Shameless Plugs
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(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. People love it. Seriously, a no brainer.
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
11/20/23 • 17 min
This week's podcast is a bit different...
I only know 2 things fairly well: 1. Coding and 2. Getting in shape
I've only shared my advice on #1 thus far and I feel guilty because I know that my "secret" to success as a developer and in life has been my exercise routine and diet. Shame on me.
Don't worry, this won't become a fitness influencer podcast and next week we'll be back to hard-hitting topics like front end system design and how to nail your interviews. I have some great guests we're scheduling as well 😉.
My exercise routine has been my secret weapon and I share how I lost 50 pounds and finally got a six pack after 35 as well as the science behind why working out will make you better at writing code.
Shameless Plugs
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(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. People love it. Seriously, a no brainer.
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
#88 - Reviewing a New React Framework (Remix.run)
Develop Yourself
09/04/23 • 18 min
Join Peter this week as he shares his experience using the React framework Remix.
With the React team officially recommending the use of React frameworks, familiarity with Remix or another option will be important in the future. In this episode, Peter shares his pros, cons, and things to look out for when using Remix.
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slaptask
Parsity
dev30
Peter's YouTube channel
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. People love it. Seriously, a no brainer.
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
#141 - Navigating the Junior Developer Job Market with Software Developer Turned Recruiter David Roberts
Develop Yourself
06/03/24 • 51 min
Learning to code is hard.
Getting a job as a developer requires an entirely different approach.
David Roberts is a software developer and recruiter with decades of experience. He explains the game of getting hired from a recruiters perspective, how you can make it easier to be "discovered" on LinkedIn and thoughts on job guarantees.
You can connect with David at Crushing Digital to check out his social media, courses and free trainings.
Chapters:
13:16 Developers' Approach to Job Applications
15:16 Discussion on Internships and Free Work
19:01 Strategy for Building a Strong LinkedIn Profile
23:46 The Importance of Standing Out and Showing Evidence of Skills
26:31 Recruitment Process and Selling Yourself
29:46 Technology Trends and Learning Recommendations
35:01 Parsity's Ethical Job Guarantee
41:46 Interview Preparation and Practice
49:46 Closing Remarks and Contact Information
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. People love it. Seriously, a no brainer.
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
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FAQ
How many episodes does Develop Yourself have?
Develop Yourself currently has 206 episodes available.
What topics does Develop Yourself cover?
The podcast is about Coding, Javascript, Entrepreneurship, Web Development, Podcasts, Self-Improvement, Education and Business.
What is the most popular episode on Develop Yourself?
The episode title '#139 - The Art of Time Management When Learning to Code' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Develop Yourself?
The average episode length on Develop Yourself is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of Develop Yourself released?
Episodes of Develop Yourself are typically released every 5 days, 16 hours.
When was the first episode of Develop Yourself?
The first episode of Develop Yourself was released on Aug 27, 2021.
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