We're Emma Bostian, Sidney Buckner, Kelly Vaughn, and Ali Spittel - four seasoned software developers working in different sectors. Since there's a major lack of technical podcasts out there, we've decided to start one. Just kidding -- there's already a ton! But, we wanted to add our voices to the space and share our experiences and advice. We'll have great discussions around how to start coding, the hot technologies right now, how to get your first developer job, and more! Check out our website!
20 Tips for Developers in 2020
To kick off our new season and a new year, this week we’ll be discussing 20 tips to start off strong in 2020. From mentorship to debugging to strategizing your learning, we'll give you all the advice you need for starting the year off right!
0:32 - 1. Challenge yourself to do something new.
04:30 - 2. Do a little bit each day.
07:03 - 3. Track your wins.
09:30 - 4. Get comfortable with failure.
12:08 - 5. Don't compare yourself to others.
16:28 - 6. Find a community.
19:24 - 7. People can be assholes, that's on them not you.
21:50 - 8. Find a mentor.
25:05 - 9. Take time to learn keyboard shortcuts.
30:30 - 10. Create your toolbox.
34:45 - 11. Learn how to debug.
38:30 - 12. Figure out how to stay up to date.
40:37 - 13. Overcome shiny object syndrome.
44:14 - 14. Pick one skill at a time to work on and learn it until you feel comfortable.
46:50 - 15. Decide if you want to be vertical or horizontal in knowledge.
50:09 - 16. Identify your learning style.
52:18 - 17. Take breaks.
54:29 - 18. Prioritize your values.
57:48 - 19. Use your powers for good.
59:33 - 20. Don’t forget that working in this field is a massive privilege.
01:02:59 - Shoutouts of the week