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Part 1: Interview with Rita Rovira

In today's episode I talk with Rita Rovira, who has been in the business of hiring developers for most of her career. 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: 7/5/2016
Length: ~36m
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Listener Jack Asks About Applying New Knowledge

In today's episode, I answer listener Jack's questions about applying information he is learning through reading and other resources. Jack contacted me via Slack, and you can too! Head over to [http://spec.fm/slack](http://spec.fm/slack) to join us, and thousands of other developers and designers, today! 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: 7/1/2016
Length: ~16m
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Question: How Do You Job Hunt During Internships?

In today's episode, I answer a question from Reddit about job hunting during an internship. Today's episode is sponsored by Rollbar. With Rollbar, you get the context, insights and control you need to find and fix bugs faster. Rollbar is offering Developer Tea listeners the Bootstrap Plan, free for 90 days (300,000 errors tracked for free)! Head over to https://rollbar.com/developertea now for the free 90 day offer!

Published: 6/29/2016
Length: ~18m
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Listener Question: Brad Asks About Leadership

In today's episode, we'll talk about a question sent in by listener Brad about becoming a leader. Join the Spec Slack community at spec.fm/slack to ask your question!

Published: 6/27/2016
Length: ~17m
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The Tone of Code

In today's episode, we talk about the "tone of code."

Published: 6/24/2016
Length: ~9m
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Air, Fuel & Ignition

In today's episode, I share with you a metaphor you can use that may help the next time you get stuck troubleshooting a bug.

Published: 6/22/2016
Length: ~9m
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Listener Question: Jona Asks About Designer Developers

In today's episode, I answer listener and designer Jona's question about coming into a development career. Today's episode is sponsored by Rollbar. With Rollbar, you get the context, insights and control you need to find and fix bugs faster. Rollbar is offering Developer Tea listeners the Bootstrap Plan, free for 90 days (300,000 errors tracked for free)! Head over to https://rollbar.com/developertea now for the free 90 day offer!

Published: 6/20/2016
Length: ~20m
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Picturing the Perfect Client

In today's episode we're talking about picturing the perfect client. The challenge to you is to think about your goals and your dream clients. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec.fm. Go find more amazing podcasts specifically created for you, the developer!

Published: 6/17/2016
Length: ~14m
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Reddit User Question: Parag0n asks about Architecting Projects

In today's episode, Parag0n asks a question on Reddit about architecting a large software system for the first time. (Original question on Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/cscareerquestions/comments/4nt759/expected_to_plan_and_architect_a_project_and_im/)

Published: 6/15/2016
Length: ~15m
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The Great Developer Mindset: Getting Acquainted with Failure

In today's episode, we talk about getting acquainted with failure. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec. If you're interested in sharing your message with tens of thousands of developers and designers, head over to spec.fm/sponsors and reach out to our team!

Published: 6/13/2016
Length: ~11m
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Leading People to Meeting Victories

In today's episode, we talk about leading people to victory in meetings. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec. If you're interested in sharing your message with tens of thousands of developers and designers, head over to spec.fm/sponsors and reach out to our team!

Published: 6/10/2016
Length: ~6m
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Answering Listener Questions: Jean Michel asks about avoiding bike shedding

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: 6/8/2016
Length: ~19m
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Great Developer Mindset: Redefining Complete

In today's episode, we're talking about redefining "Complete". This episode is the second in the "Great Developer Mindset" series. Today's discussion talks about when to consider your code complete, and the dangers of skipping the details. 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: 6/6/2016
Length: ~24m
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Answering Listener Questions: Ajay asks about learning project ideas

In today's episode, I answer listener Ajay's question about how to determine what type of project he should choose to learn JavaScript. 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: 6/3/2016
Length: ~18m
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Defeating The Interview Lull

In today's episode, we talk about defeating the interview lull. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Get a 20 dollar credit today by going to linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 and get your first server up in minutes!

Published: 6/1/2016
Length: ~18m
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The Work / Life Equation

In today's episode , we're talking about the Work/Life Equation. Today's episode is sponsored by FreshBooks! Get paid faster, and get control of your business cash flow. Head over to FreshBooks.com/DeveloperTea today to get started with a free month. Thanks again to FreshBooks!

Published: 5/30/2016
Length: ~14m
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The Great Developer Mindset - Demystifying Code

In today's episode, I'll be doing the first in a series of episodes about the Great Developer Mindset. In this part, we will talk about demystifying code. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes!

Published: 5/27/2016
Length: ~12m
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Interview with Tony Hillerson (Part 2)

In today's episode I talk to Tony Hillerson, author of "Seven Mobile Apps in Seven Days." This a longer interview, split into two separate parts - be certain to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes! Today's episode is sponsored by FreshBooks! Get paid faster, and get control of your business cash flow. Head over to FreshBooks.com/DeveloperTea today to get started with a free month. Thanks again to FreshBooks!

Published: 5/25/2016
Length: ~71m
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Interview with Tony Hillerson (@thillerson, Part 1)

In today's episode I talk to Tony Hillerson, author of "Seven Mobile Apps in Seven Days." This a longer interview, split into two separate parts - be certain to subscribe so you don't miss out on part two! Today's episode is sponsored by Rollbar. With Rollbar, you get the context, insights and control you need to find and fix bugs faster. Rollbar is offering Developer Tea listeners the Bootstrap Plan, free for 90 days (300,000 errors tracked for free)! Head over to https://rollbar.com/developertea now for the free 90 day offer!

Published: 5/23/2016
Length: ~45m
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The Assumption of Impossible

In today's short inspiration episode, we discuss the "assumption of impossibility."

Published: 5/20/2016
Length: ~6m
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