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Interview with Josh Muccio (Part 1)

In today's episode, I interview Josh Muccio, the creator of The Pitch (thepitch.fm).

Published: 12/28/2016
Length: ~39m
How Time Affects Decisions

In today's episode, we discuss the different ways that time can affect our perception of our own knowledge, especially with relation to trusting that knowledge. Today's episode is sponsored by imgix! Billions of images are served through imgix every day. With a simple URL-based API, you can resize, filter, crop, and even detect faces in your photos with incredible ease. Check out what imgix has to offer to you today at https://spec.fm/imgix!

Published: 12/19/2016
Length: ~19m
Avoiding, "I Told You So"

In today's episode, we talk about avoiding the passive aggressive "I Told You So" conversations. Today's episode is sponsored by imgix! Billions of images are served through imgix every day. With a simple URL-based API, you can resize, filter, crop, and even detect faces in your photos with incredible ease. Check out what imgix has to offer to you today at https://spec.fm/imgix!

Published: 12/16/2016
Length: ~25m
Listener Question: Alex Asks About Getting Back Into The Game

In today's episode, Alex asks about getting back into development after a long hiatus. We discuss age discrimination and whether or not to put old experience on a brand new resumé. Today's episode is sponsored by imgix! Billions of images are served through imgix every day. With a simple URL-based API, you can resize, filter, crop, and even detect faces in your photos with incredible ease. Check out what imgix has to offer to you today at https://spec.fm/imgix!

Published: 12/14/2016
Length: ~24m
Lessons From The Lab

In today's episode, we discuss lessons we can learn from the lab. Today's episode is sponsored by imgix! Billions of images are served through imgix every day. With a simple URL-based API, you can resize, filter, crop, and even detect faces in your photos with incredible ease. Check out what imgix has to offer to you today at https://spec.fm/imgix!

Published: 12/12/2016
Length: ~19m
Listener Question: John Wood Asks About Looking for Development Jobs

In today's episode, I answer listener John Wood's question about sharing his future plans with potential employers. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea.

Published: 12/9/2016
Length: ~24m
Two Anti-Patterns To Avoid

In today's episode, we'll be talking about two anti-patterns you should be avoiding in your code. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea.

Published: 12/7/2016
Length: ~19m
3 Commitments for 2017

In today's episode, we'll be talking about three commitments you can make as you prepare for 2017. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea.

Published: 12/5/2016
Length: ~22m
Listener Question: Cody Asks About Developer Speed

In today's episode, I answer listener Cody's question about speed, quality, and what to do when your manager asks you to cut corners. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea.

Published: 12/2/2016
Length: ~24m
Listener Question: Josh Asks About Getting A Raise

In today's episode, we talk about Josh's question regarding negotiating a raise.

Published: 11/28/2016
Length: ~21m
Patrick Asks About What to Do When You Live in a Tech-Company Wasteland

In today's episode, Patrick asks about what to do when you have no tech companies near you to apply at. We talk a bit about the Developer Career Roadmap, and I give advice for working remotely. Today's episode is sponsored by Dolby. One of the most important things you can do for your application is ensure that the quality of your audio is strong. Check out how Dolby can help you at https://spec.fm/.

Published: 11/21/2016
Length: ~15m
Empathy + Celebrating 5 Million Listens

In today's episode we celebrate 5 million listens, and then we talk about empathy. Today's episode is sponsored by Dolby. One of the most important things you can do for your application is ensure that the quality of your audio is strong. Check out how Dolby can help you at https://spec.fm/.

Published: 11/18/2016
Length: ~12m
DCR Step 9: Replace Yourself

In today's episode, we cover the final step in the Developer Career Roadmap: Replace Yourself. Today's episode is sponsored by Dolby. One of the most important things you can do for your application is ensure that the quality of your audio is strong. Check out how Dolby can help you at https://spec.fm/.

Published: 11/16/2016
Length: ~22m
DCR Step 8: Do Your Job Better Than Anyone Else

In today's episode, we cover the next step in the Developer Career Roadmap. Today's episode is sponsored by Dolby. One of the most important things you can do for your application is ensure that the quality of your audio is strong. Check out how Dolby can help you at https://spec.fm/.

Published: 11/14/2016
Length: ~18m
DCR: Step 7 - Interviewing

In today's episode, we talk about the incredibly important process of interviewing. More specifically, where you should interview, and for what position. Today's episode is sponsored by Hired.com! If you are looking for a job as a developer or a designer and don't know where to start, head over to http://www.hired.com/developertea now! If you get a job through this special link, you'll receive a $2,000 bonus - that's twice the normal bonus provided by Hired. Thanks again to Hired for sponsoring the show!

Published: 11/11/2016
Length: ~16m
Listener Question: Donovan Asks About Analysis Paralysis

In today's episode, we talk about Donovan's question regarding his analysis paralysis. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Get your own Linux server in the cloud with full control in just minutes. You can also get $20 of Linode credit if you use the code developertea at checkout, or go straight to spec.fm/linode.

Published: 11/9/2016
Length: ~19m
DCR: Step 6 - Going Public

In today's episode, we talk about Developer Career Roadmap step 6, going public. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Get your own Linux server in the cloud with full control in just minutes. You can also get $20 of Linode credit if you use the code developertea at checkout, or go straight to spec.fm/linode.

Published: 11/7/2016
Length: ~19m
Listener Question: Charissa Asks About Handling a Stressful Situation

In today's episode, I answer a question from listener Charissa about her stressful work situation as a brand new developer. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea.

Published: 11/4/2016
Length: ~26m
Developer Career Roadmap Step 5: Cross Train (part 2)

In today's episode, we talk about the 5th step in the Developer Career Roadmap - cross training. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea.

Published: 11/2/2016
Length: ~19m
Developer Career Roadmap, Step 5: Cross Train

In today's episode, we talk about the 5th step in the Developer Career Roadmap - cross training.

Published: 10/31/2016
Length: ~15m

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