Developer Tea exists to help driven developers connect to their ultimate purpose and excel at their work so that they can positively impact the people they influence. With over 13 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell (@jcutrell), co-founder of Spec and Director of Engineering at PBS. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conversation, either online or in person with your peers. Twitter: @developertea :: Email: developertea@gmail.com

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Asking "Dumb" Questions

February 26, 2018 00:12:42 12.23 MB Downloads: 0

In today's episode, we'll discuss how important "dumb" questions can be. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea listeners by offering you $20 of credit - that's 4 months of FREE service on the 1GB tier - for free! Head over to https://spec.fm/linode and use the code DEVELOPERTEA2018 at checkout.

The Importance of Mental Models

February 23, 2018 00:14:08 13.6 MB Downloads: 0

How is it that we can make so many decisions in a day? Today we're going to talk about what it means to have a mental model. Today's Episode is Brought To You By: WooCommerce WooCommerce is an open source eCommerce solution, built on WordPress. With WooCommerce you can sell physical products, digital downloads, subscriptions, memberships, services, and tickets - plus offer flexible ways to pay, including Apple Pay and Bitcoin powered by Stripe. They're giving Developer Tea listeners 20% off purchases when you use promo code DEVELOPERTEA at WooCommerce.com/developertea (offer lasts until end March 2018) Jon's Cup of Tea - Don't forget to check out Mad Monk Tea! Remember the code "Developer Tea" will get you 15% off your order.

Actions As Objects

February 21, 2018 00:16:09 15.54 MB Downloads: 0

Take a minute to think about the last big bug you worked on and how you felt....today we're talking about a way to track down bugs and solving long, drawn out debugging sessions. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea listeners by offering you $20 of credit - that's 4 months of FREE service on the 1GB tier - for free! Head over to https://spec.fm/linode and use the code DEVELOPERTEA2018 at checkout.

What Are You Creating?

February 19, 2018 00:19:10 18.43 MB Downloads: 0

In today's episode, we talk about the ripple effects of the work you do. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea listeners by offering you $20 of credit - that's 4 months of FREE service on the 1GB tier - for free! Head over to https://spec.fm/linode and use the code DEVELOPERTEA2018 at checkout.

Thinking, Acting & Marshmallows

February 16, 2018 00:11:02 10.63 MB Downloads: 0

In today's episode, we discuss how experimenting can be more beneficial than thinking. ###Today's Episode is Brought To You By: WooCommerce WooCommerce is an open source eCommerce solution, built on WordPress. With WooCommerce you can sell physical products, digital downloads, subscriptions, memberships, services, and tickets - plus offer flexible ways to pay, including Apple Pay and Bitcoin powered by Stripe. They're giving Developer Tea listeners 20% off purchases when you use promo code DEVELOPERTEA at WooCommerce.com/developertea (offer lasts until end March 2018) Jon's Cup Of Tea Don't forget to check out Mad Monk Tea! Remember the code "Developer Tea" will get you 15% off your order.

Olympics, Statistics & Raising Your Average Performance

February 14, 2018 00:16:55 16.27 MB Downloads: 0

In today's episode, we talk about a statistical phenomenon that might change the way you think about comebacks and falling stars. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea listeners by offering you $20 of credit - that's 4 months of FREE service on the 1GB tier - for free! Head over to https://spec.fm/linode and use the code DEVELOPERTEA2018 at checkout.

Project-Oriented Mindset

February 12, 2018 00:11:33 11.12 MB Downloads: 0

In today's episode, we talk about a way to avoid feeling like you're just working on an endless list of tasks. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea listeners by offering you $20 of credit - that's 4 months of FREE service on the 1GB tier - for free! Head over to https://spec.fm/linode and use the code DEVELOPERTEA2018 at checkout.

Research Bias (Part 3)

February 09, 2018 00:14:53 14.33 MB Downloads: 0

In today's episode, we discuss more research biases that can lead you down the road of bad decisions and bad information. ###Today's Episode is Brought To You By: WooCommerce WooCommerce is an open source eCommerce solution, built on WordPress. With WooCommerce you can sell physical products, digital downloads, subscriptions, memberships, services, and tickets - plus offer flexible ways to pay, including Apple Pay and Bitcoin powered by Stripe. They're giving Developer Tea listeners 20% off purchases when you use promo code DEVELOPERTEA at WooCommerce.com/developertea (offer lasts until end March 2018)

Research Bias (Part 2)

February 07, 2018 00:17:23 16.71 MB Downloads: 0

When does bias begin? We know that bias begins way in advance of your research starting and that's what we'll be talking about in today's episode. We typically start our research with the people nearest to us, and if you're interested in acquiescence bias be sure to check out part 1 of this series. Today we'll dig into identifying our beliefs, opinions and perspectives that can kickstart bias. Listen on: Today's episode is sponsored by Linode In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea listeners by offering you $20 of credit - that's 4 months of FREE service on the 1GB tier - for free! Head over to https://spec.fm/linode and use the code DEVELOPERTEA2018 at checkout.

Research Bias (Part 1)

February 05, 2018 00:18:46 18.05 MB Downloads: 0

In today's episode, we start a discussion about the authority and persuasive ability of research and how bias can have major effects without us realizing it. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea listeners by offering you $20 of credit - that's 4 months of FREE service on the 1GB tier - for free! Head over to https://spec.fm/linode and use the code DEVELOPERTEA2018 at checkout.

The Detriments of Social Comparisons

February 02, 2018 00:17:58 17.28 MB Downloads: 0

In today's episode, we discuss the potential detriments of over-comparing yourself to others. ###Today's Episode is Brought To You By: WooCommerce WooCommerce is an open source eCommerce solution, built on WordPress. With WooCommerce you can sell physical products, digital downloads, subscriptions, memberships, services, and tickets - plus offer flexible ways to pay, including Apple Pay and Bitcoin powered by Stripe. They're giving Developer Tea listeners 20% off purchases when you use promo code DEVELOPERTEA at WooCommerce.com/developertea (offer lasts until end March 2018)

Your Brain Might Betray You

January 31, 2018 00:18:55 18.2 MB Downloads: 0

Your brain is your ally, and your enemy. This contentious relationship can make for some difficult experiences, and it makes sense for you to be aware of that reality. We'll discuss ways your brain might betray you in this episode. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea listeners by offering you $20 of credit - that's 4 months of FREE service on the 1GB tier - for free! Head over to https://spec.fm/linode and use the code DEVELOPERTEA2018 at checkout.

Your Brain is Non-Linear

January 29, 2018 00:14:30 13.95 MB Downloads: 0

Action is non-linear. We'll break that down in today's episode, and explain how not understanding this core reality can lead to FOMO and impostor's syndrome. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea listeners by offering you $20 of credit - that's 4 months of FREE service on the 1GB tier - for free! Head over to https://spec.fm/linode and use the code DEVELOPERTEA2018 at checkout.

3 Times When More Code Means Better Code

January 26, 2018 00:12:26 11.96 MB Downloads: 0

Usually, less code is better code. Refactoring usually looks best when lines of code are deleted and replaced with simpler solutions. However, sometimes more code is actually the best answer. In this episode, we talk about three times when that is true. ###Today's Episode is Brought To You By: WooCommerce WooCommerce is an open source eCommerce solution, built on WordPress. With WooCommerce you can sell physical products, digital downloads, subscriptions, memberships, services, and tickets - plus offer flexible ways to pay, including Apple Pay and Bitcoin powered by Stripe. They're giving Developer Tea listeners 20% off purchases when you use promo code DEVELOPERTEA at WooCommerce.com/developertea (offer lasts until end March 2018)

Our Imagined Fictions

January 24, 2018 00:14:52 14.3 MB Downloads: 0

Our imagination is a powerful thing that helps us create a story. In this episode, we'll dig into observations in our own daily life and the correlation between our imagination, thought patterns and how we can shift the way we observe our world around us. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea listeners by offering you $20 of credit - that's 4 months of FREE service on the 1GB tier - for free! Head over to https://spec.fm/linode and use the code DEVELOPERTEA2018 at checkout.