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Destigmatizing Failure

In today's episode, I underline the importance of failure to the learning process, and then we discuss why failure should be destigmatized and looked at more in depth. Many thanks to today's sponsor, Hired.com! Head over to Hired.com/developertea and you could receive 5 or more job offers in a given week!

Published: 9/28/2015
Length: ~19m
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Fixing the Broken Hiring Process: It's All About Context

In today's episode, we talk about the flawed process we use in the development industry for hiring. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started on cloud hosting. Use the promo code DEVELOPER TEA at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!

Published: 9/25/2015
Length: ~12m
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Part Two: Cap Watkins (@cap)

In this second part of my interview with Cap Watkins, we discuss the coexistence of specialization and generalization. This episode is brought to you by Spec.fm! Check out http://Spec.fm for a *ton* of content made specifically for developers and designers!

Published: 9/23/2015
Length: ~49m
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Part One: Cap Watkins (@cap)

In today's episode, I had a chance to talk with Cap Watkins, the VP of Design at Buzzfeed, about quite a few things - most importantly, collaboration. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec.fm! Head over to Spec.fm for tons of amazing content, created specifically for developers and designers looking to take their career to the next level. Don't forget to subscribe, and leave a review in iTunes!

Published: 9/21/2015
Length: ~57m
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False Dichotomies

In today's episode, we're talking about ways to avoid false dichotomies. Many thanks to today's sponsor, Hired.com! Head over to Hired.com/developertea and you could receive 5 or more job offers in a given week!

Published: 9/18/2015
Length: ~14m
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Automation: Creating Higher Order Functionality and Building an Automatic Schedule

Today's episode is a short discussion on automation. We'll explore some helpful ways to look at automation that help make it more than simply scripting repeatable steps. Today's episode is sponsored by Digital Ocean! Visit digitalocean.com today and spin up a server in less than one minute!

Published: 9/16/2015
Length: ~16m
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Interview with Eric Elliott: On JavaScript, Writing, and Creating High Velocity Development Teams

In today's episode, I interview Eric Elliott. Eric is a JavaScript developer and author with a lot of knowledge to share! Be sure to check out JavaScript Scene, the blog Eric is primarily responsible for, here: https://medium.com/javascript-scene. Today's episode is brought to you by *Spec.fm*! Check out Spec for a constant stream of valuable content for developers and designers!

Published: 9/14/2015
Length: ~57m
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Subjective vs. Concrete Decisions

Today, I talk about a particular framework for making decisions. The framework presents a specific dichotomy between concreteness and subjectivity. Today's episode is sponsored by Spec.fm! Visit Spec.fm for more information about Developer Tea and podcasts and content for developers and designers.

Published: 9/11/2015
Length: ~18m
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Listener Pubudu Asks How to Avoid Procrastination and Boredom, and Find Renewed Energy for Work

Today, I discuss listener Pubudu's questions about how to find energy and enjoyment in his work, and how to stop procrastinating. Today's episode is sponsored by Hired.com! Visit hired.com/developertea today and you could receive 5 or more job offers each week!

Published: 9/9/2015
Length: ~18m
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Listener Question: Sahar asks, "How do I get more out of my day?"

In today's episode, I answer a question from listener Sahar. Sahar asks me about work life balance when work life is most taxing. Today's sponsor is DigitalOcean. Head over to digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code Developer Tea at checkout for a $10 credit. Head over to Spec.fm for more show notes and episodes of Developer Tea! Enjoy your tea!

Published: 9/7/2015
Length: ~22m
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The Messaging Paradigm: Building Programs Around the Concept of Messengers and Receivers

In today's episode we talk about a message passing paradigm for programming. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec.fm - content and podcasts for developers and designers!

Published: 9/4/2015
Length: ~10m
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Closures, Private & Methods

In today's episode we talk about closures and private object methods. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec.fm! Check out Spec.fm for more podcasts and content for developers and designers.

Published: 9/2/2015
Length: ~11m
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The Best Tool vs. The Right Tool: Don't Forsake Personality When Picking Frameworks or Languages

In today's episode, I'll talk about choosing the best tool vs. choosing the right tool for a job. Be sure to check out: spec.fm, where you can join the Developer Tea slack channel spec.fm/slack and join the conversation.

Published: 8/31/2015
Length: ~10m
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Decorator vs. Facade Patterns & Knowing When To Use Them

In today's episode I review decorator and facade patterns. Special thanks to today's sponsor: DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started on cloud hosting. Use the promo code "DEVELOPER TEA" at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!

Published: 8/28/2015
Length: ~11m
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Listener Question: Simon asks, "How do I switch mindset from personal project to day job?"

Today's listener question is about working on side projects in the same space as your day job. Today's Sponsor: Harvest. Harvest is a great way to track your time and send invoices. Try it free for 30 days at getharvest.com and use promo code TEATIME to get 50% off your first paid month.

Published: 8/26/2015
Length: ~22m
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Rejecting the DRY Principle

Today's episode is about repeating yourself, and knowing when to repeat yourself and when not to. Thanks to today's sponsor: Code School. Visit codeschool.com/developertea to start learning web technologies from the comfort of your own browser for free.

Published: 8/24/2015
Length: ~14m
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Time vs. Value: Billing for Features

Today I'm going to be sharing the simple perspective shift that helped me understand how valuable programming is, and billing for your features, not the amount of time you spend building it. Today's episode is presented by DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code "DEVELOPER TEA" at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!

Published: 8/21/2015
Length: ~11m
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The Twelve-Factor App, Part 2: Dependencies & Config

Today we continue our discussion on The Twelve-Factor App. In this episode, we'll be focusing on dependencies and config, offering tips along the way. Thanks to Harvest, today's sponsor. Go to getharvest.com and try out their time tracking software for 30 days. After your trial use code TEATIME to get 50% off your first month.

Published: 8/19/2015
Length: ~13m
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The Twelve-Factor App, Part 1: Codebase

Today's episode will be focused around codebase also known as a repository. We'll talk about understanding codebase, implementing techniques and deploying. Special thanks to today's sponsor: Hired. Check out hired.com/developertea for free, no obligation job searching and let employers come to you. If you or someone you know is looking for a job in development or design, get on hired.com/developertea.

Published: 8/17/2015
Length: ~15m
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Mutable States, Refactory Tips & Reasonable Code Techniques

In today's episode I'll dig into mutable states and go over two things you can do to get away from relying on states. Today's episode is powered by Code School. Code School is an online learning destination for existing and aspiring developers that teaches through entertaining content. Visit www.CodeSchool.com/developertea for more information and start playing courses now.

Published: 8/15/2015
Length: ~11m
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Developer Tea was a part of Spec and is hosted by Jonathan Cutrell, engineering manager at Guild Education.