Ep 3. Chase what you love and live it. Life lessons from Technical Lead: Marga López

05/15/23 • 31 min

In this podcast episode, the host Sahil sits down with his good friend, Senior Software Engineer & Technical Lead - Marga López, to talk about her career in tech and the lessons she's learned along the way.

Interestingly, Marga comes from a background in the arts, and she believes in pursuing what you love. Marga's experience highlights the idea that with hard work and dedication, anyone can succeed in the tech industry.
Marga starts by sharing her journey into tech, including her early interest in programming and how she turned that passion into a successful career. Marga shares that continuous learning and improvement are crucial in tech and that asking for feedback from team members can help identify areas for growth. Marga shares how she encourages her team to work collaboratively and to learn from each other's experiences. She believes that a positive and supportive team culture can go a long way in achieving success as a developer.
Throughout the episode, Marga shares her insights and advice for others looking to build a career in tech, including the value of networking and finding a mentor to help guide your career path. Overall, this episode provides valuable insights for anyone interested in pursuing a career in tech or looking to advance their skills as a technical leader.

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Guest: Marga López - Technical Lead & Senior Software Engineer.
Connect with Marga López
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marga-l%C3%B3pez-27781684/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marguxi/
The episode covers
(00:00) Introduction - Marga López
(01:45) Marga’s background story, from arts to front-end development.
(05:05) Starting days as UI Developer
(11:25) What inspires Marga to be a better developer
(14:20) Marga’s secret to keep growing
(17:23) Importance of Code Reviews
(19:41) Qualities for a successful developer
(22:39) Lessons learned from the most challenging project
(25:50) Challenges as Technical Lead, work-life balance
(28:51) Summary & Connect with Marga

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Ep 2. How To Stay Motivated As A Developer? Answering Your Questions Pt 1.

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Is Imposter Syndrom holding your growth as Software Engineer? Are you struggling to find motivation? In this episode, the host - Sahil, answers technical questions submitted by the audience. After working in the industry for over a decade and having a deep understanding of various technical topics, Sahil shares some insightful and valuable lessons to help you start your career in programming and gain confidence in your abilities.

In this podcast, the host answers questions from listeners on a variety of coding-related topics, including imposter syndrome, burnout, and tips for coding. The host emphasises the importance of appreciating small wins in programming life and shares his personal experience and the benefits of having a good disciplined routine to stay motivated in this ever-moving, fast-paced world.

The key points from Questions & Answers are:

How to feel confident when applying for a technical job as a new programmer? The answer lies in Practice, practice, practice. “Practice brings failure, Failure builds Confidence”. Strengthen your basic fundamentals, solve as many coding problems as you can, and work on a personal project from start to finish
Tips to start learning to code & develop logical thinking. a) Focus on fundamentals, b) Ask for help. c) Find a mentor. d) Put your knowledge into action. e) Learn to code by hand. f) Read as many books as you can. g) Analyse other people’s code. h) Practice.
How to stay motivated as a developer and avoid burnout? a) Take real vacations, b) Disconnect from your work after working hours. c) Take real weekends. d) Take breaks during the day. e) Give yourself permission to take a mental health day. f) Journal your day. g) Have a good daily routine. Listen to podcasts, Read books, do exercises, do yoga, and practice meditation. h) Surround yourself with people who motivate you.
Frontend Development roadmap - Learn about the Internet, Focus on Fundamentals of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, Learn version control, CSS & JS Frameworks and so on...

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The episode covers

(00:00) Introduction
(01:05) My Life Update - Work & Travels
(02:24) Your Technical Questions
(03:06) Q1. I am new to programming. When will I be ready for a technical job?
(05:29) Q2. Tips to start learning to code & develop logical thinking
(06:58) Q3. How to stay motivated as a developer and avoid burnout?
(11:00) Q4. Frontend Development roadmap
(14:58) Summary & Key Takeaways

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In this special bonus episode of The Tech Diaries podcast, your host Sahil David is thrilled to bring you an exciting principle that can have a big impact on writing maintainable code. Get ready to dive into the world of programming efficiency as Sahil explores the powerful concept known as the Five Lines of Code Principle.
Join Sahil, as he breaks down the fundamental idea behind the principle: how just a few well-crafted lines of code can bring significant impact to your projects. Whether you're a seasoned developer or just starting your coding journey, this episode promises valuable insights and practical tips to optimize your coding practices.
Tune in for this bonus episode and unlock the potential of the Five Lines of Code Principle. Remember, great things can be achieved with just a few lines! In the world of software development, efficiency is crucial. So, the next time you sit down to write code, I encourage you to embrace the 'Five Lines of Code' principle and witness the positive impact it can have on your projects.
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The Tech Diaries - Ep 3. Chase what you love and live it. Life lessons from Technical Lead: Marga López

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Preview [Marga]:

Details are important I believe, also you have to be enthusiastic about what you do. If you love what you do you are gonna smash it, right?
Introduction
[Sahil]:
Stories are powerful, A good story can change a life. With this idea in mind, I am bringing this special episode of “the tech diaries” podcast. My name is Sahil David, I am a full-stack developer based in the UK. Welcome to my podcast - the tech diaries, where we e