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Effective Simulations

In today's episode, I discuss the importance of effective simulations for developers. Today's episode is sponsored by RefactorU, the 10-week JavaScript training bootcamp focused on developers dedicated to reinventing themselves. You can get 20% off of tuition by mentioning Developer Tea today! Head over to http://spec.fm/refactor to get started.

Published: 7/29/2016
Length: ~13m
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Listener Question: Michael Asks About Qualifications for Career Changes

In today's episode I answer listener Michael's question about being qualified to jump career tracks. Today's episode is sponsored by RefactorU, the 10-week JavaScript training bootcamp focused on developers dedicated to reinventing themselves. You can get 20% off of tuition by mentioning Developer Tea today! Head over to http://spec.fm/refactor to get started.

Published: 7/27/2016
Length: ~13m
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The Business of Good Code

In today's episode, we talk about some of the characteristics of good code, and why it's so important for businesses to invest in good code. Today's episode is sponsored by RefactorU, the 10-week JavaScript training bootcamp focused on developers dedicated to reinventing themselves. You can get 20% off of tuition by mentioning Developer Tea today! Head over to http://spec.fm/refactor to get started.

Published: 7/25/2016
Length: ~12m
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Listener Question: Brett Asks About How to Identify When You're Being Set Up For Failure

In today's episode, listener Brett asks about what you should do when someone sets you up for failure. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec.fm, where designers and developers gather to level up in their careers. If you're interested in sharing your message with thousands of talented designers, developers, and entrepreneurs at the top of their field, head over to spec.fm/sponsors today!

Published: 7/22/2016
Length: ~15m
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Working on Saturdays

In today's episode, I answer yet another question from Reddit about working overtime. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec! If you are interested in having your message in front of thousands of developers and designers, head over to http://spec.fm/sponsors to learn more today!

Published: 7/20/2016
Length: ~15m
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Reddit CS Career Questions

In today's episode, I'm answering a few random questions from Reddit's r/cscareerquestions subreddit. Today's episode is sponsored by Rigor! Head over to http://spec.fm/rigor to get a kickoff call scheduled today.

Published: 7/18/2016
Length: ~16m
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Listener Question: Am I Too Old for a Career in Tech?

In today's episode, I answer Utsha and Kim's questions about whether or not they are too old for a career in the tech industry. Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce! WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress, and is powering 30% of all online stores. Use the code "developertea" to get 25% off at WooCommerce.com now!

Published: 7/14/2016
Length: ~14m
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Two Common Questions from Early Career Developers

In today's episode, we'll talk about two common questions from early-career developers. Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce! WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress, and is powering 30% of all online stores. Use the code "developertea" to get 25% off at WooCommerce.com now!

Published: 7/13/2016
Length: ~19m
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Three Habits of Great Learners

In today's episode, I talk about three habits of great learners that you can adopt into your own habit system today! Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce! WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress, and is powering 30% of all online stores. Use the code "developertea" to get 25% off at WooCommerce.com now!

Published: 7/11/2016
Length: ~20m
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Listener Question: Marc Asks About Testing Private Methods

In today's episode, I answer a few questions from listener Marc about testing. 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: 7/8/2016
Length: ~23m
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Part 2: 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: 7/7/2016
Length: ~46m
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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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Developer Tea was a part of Spec and is hosted by Jonathan Cutrell, engineering manager at Guild Education.