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
🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers
🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity
🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedIn
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 😎
Shameless Plugs
🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers
🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity
🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedIn
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
#166 - Don't Be a Junior Developer
Develop Yourself
08/29/24 • 19 min
Let me be clear: junior developers are necessary.
They are also risky to hire.
Let's explore the economics of hiring juniors, how to de-risk yourself and what the hell "junior" really means.
Also - here's my email if you want any targeted advice: [email protected]
Include your Github and LinkedIn and I'll give you my 3 cents!
PS. We have 2 spots left for the last cohort of the year. Join me at Parsity.io if you want to become a software developer in 2025.
Shameless Plugs
🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers
🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity
🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedIn
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
11/25/24 • 31 min
I chat with Michael, a self-taught developer, about his journey learning Ruby on Rails through project-based learning.
We discuss Rails’ philosophy, early projects, overcoming challenges, and the importance of community and structure for self-taught developers.
Michael shares resources and advice for aspiring developers navigating their learning path and why Odin Project has worked so well for him.
Shameless Plugs
🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers
🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity
🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedIn
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
05/30/24 • 29 min
I've started too many failed businesses to count.
First there was the diary app. Then there was the 3 years I worked on a startup for real estate transactions. The real-time CSS tool. A learning management system. The SAAS app for actors to upload their auditions.
I finally found some success with a small business I created which made me around 20k last year.
If you're a software engineer interested in starting your own business I'm going to lay out some practical, no-nonsense advice for you to start and what I'd do differently if I was beginning today.
As a coder, you have a top tier skill that can help others makes boat loads of money by implementing their ideas. Why not build your own?
Shameless Plugs
🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers
🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity
🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedIn
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
#139 - The Art of Time Management When Learning to Code
Develop Yourself
05/27/24 • 13 min
Could there be a worse time to learn to code?
I was nearly 30, had been sober for less than 2 months and had a 1 year old and 8 year old at home.
I worked an office job which I just started and drove Lyft and Uber on the side.
There was no time. So I had to create time. In the process of learning how code, I learned the 2nd most important skill as a software developer (right after coding): the art of time management.
Shameless Plugs
🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers
🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity
🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedIn
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
#138 - Self Taught Developer to Engineering Manager at IBM: Brian Schuster shares lessons for developers on the non-traditional path
Develop Yourself
05/20/24 • 50 min
In today’s episode, we chat with another Brian, a founder, mentor, and recurring guest at Parsity.
Brian shares his fascinating journey from being a self-taught developer to working as an engineering manager at IBM
I asked Brian what he would do if he was a bootcamp grad in today's job market and he has some practical and actionable advice that has worked for him and others he has mentored.
Hope you find this helpful!
Shameless Plugs
🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers
🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity
🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedIn
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
#137 - How 4 Little Letters Almost Got Me Fired! LGTM - The Art of Code Reviews and How to Not Suck at Them
Develop Yourself
05/16/24 • 21 min
LGTM.
"Looks good to me"
As a software developer you'll be reading code much more than you will be writing it.
Part of your role will almost certainly include looking over your peers' code and giving them feedback. These are called PRs or peer reviews.
I sucked at PRs until our lead developer called me out! In this episode we will learn how to approach peer reviews as a developer and how they fit into the software development life cycle.
Here's a video going over how I like to do peer reviews 👉 PR 101
Shameless Plugs
🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers
🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity
🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedIn
Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course
Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️
#136 - 3 Reasons Why Most People Fail After a Coding Bootcamp... and How to Avoid Their Fate
Develop Yourself
05/13/24 • 17 min
For the last 10 years I've been writing code for a living and also worked at several bootcamp programs. I now own Parsity, a coding bootcamp. I also went to 2 bootcamps myself!
I know they can work wonders and change lives.
I've also seen a lot of people who failed to make the transition to software engineer.
That sucks.
Let's explore 3 reasons why I've seen people fail and more importantly, how you can avoid a similar fate.
Also - this is the last week for you to get a massive discount on tuition to Parsity. Join here
Shameless Plugs
🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers
🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity
🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedIn
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
🧠 Parsity - a coding program for career changers
🚀 dev30 - learn JS in 2025 and get a massive discount to Parsity
🤵🏽♂️ Brian's LinkedIn
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 197 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 33 minutes.
How often are episodes of Develop Yourself released?
Episodes of Develop Yourself are typically released every 6 days, 14 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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