The Art of Recording Yourself Coding
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The Art of Recording Yourself Coding

Continuous learning and skill development are paramount in today’s fast-paced tech world. Recording yourself coding is a powerful approach that can enhance your coding journey. This practice helps solidify your knowledge and serves as a personal branding tool and a valuable reference resource. Join us as we delve into the mindset, techniques, and benefits of recording your coding sessions. The Mindset Behind Recording Yourself Coding Recording your coding process might seem daunting at first, but it’s a practice that can yield tremendous benefits. It encourages you to verbalize your thought processes, which can aid in problem-solving and solidify your understanding. Moreover, it prepares you for those moments when you’ll need to explain your code or design decisions to others, whether... Read more

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Short Coding Videos: A Career Booster for Developers

This episode covers a key aspect of developer career advancement: short coding videos. Drawing from “Source Code for Happiness,” we discuss how skills, projects, and hustles shape careers. We’ll be focusing on the mindset behind creating coding video shorts. As well as offering a glimpse into the potential career boost this practice provides. Getting Started: The Accessibility of Short Coding Videos With the ubiquity of smartphones and PCs equipped with cameras, creating coding videos has never been more accessible. Whether you’re learning Python, SQL, or building apps, the barrier to entry is minimal. You can showcase skills by recording and narrating your coding process. Documenting projects this way enhances coding abilities. Simply hit record to highlight your skills. Verbalizing Your... Read more

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Are Technology Certifications Necessary For Career Growth?

Welcome back to our podcast series! In this episode, we’re delving into the realm of technology certifications, building upon our previous discussion on the deep versus wide skill set dilemma. Certifications have long been a hallmark in the tech industry, offering professionals a tangible validation of their expertise. However, their significance and value have evolved over time, shaping the landscape of technological proficiency. Understanding the Evolution of Technology Certifications We start by tracing the trajectory of certifications, from the early days of Novell to the ubiquitous presence of Microsoft and Java certifications. Each era brought forth its own set of coveted certifications, reflecting the dominant technologies of the time. Today, these span many languages and platforms, with some, like those... Read more

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Technical Mastery: Balancing Depth and Breadth

Our latest podcast episode explores a key developer’s dilemma: Should they go deep or wide in technical mastery? Hosts Mike and Rob dissect this decision, focusing primarily on platforms and technology. The Developer’s Dilemma: Technical Mastery Unveiled Embracing Breadth: The Power of Versatility First, Rob advocates for a broad approach. He emphasizes being well-versed across technologies, languages, and frameworks. Create a technical roadmap and regularly explore new tech. Stay adaptable and informed with wide skills. This enhances career prospects and understanding of tools’ strengths/weaknesses. Going Deep: Delving into Technical Mastery Alternatively, Mike advocates deep specialization in one area. He promotes technical mastery and specialization in that domain. Broad knowledge has benefits, but going deep excels. However, continued learning and adaptation... Read more

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Navigating Technology Sprawl: Streamlining Solutions and Skillsets

In a digital landscape brimming with innovation, the allure of diverse technologies often leads to unintended consequences. In our latest podcast episode, hosts Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche delve deep into the tangled web of technology sprawl. From personal coding repositories to organizational software ecosystems, they illuminate the challenges and opportunities inherent in managing a multitude of solutions. Join us as we unravel the complexities of technology sprawl and explore practical strategies for streamlining solutions and skillsets. Navigating Technology Sprawl Understanding the Impact of Technology Sprawl Rob and Michael highlight the ramifications of unchecked technology sprawl, drawing parallels between personal coding repositories and organizational software ecosystems. They emphasize how disparate solutions can lead to convoluted systems, inefficiencies, and maintenance headaches.... Read more

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Niche Broad vs. Deep Expertise

Welcome to Season 21! We’re nearing 800 episodes in. Today, we ask whether you should specialize in one skill or master a broad range of skills in your career and business. Join Rob Broadhead and Michael Meloche as they unpack this nuanced debate. They offer insight on applying this to your niche when building your business and identifying target customers. Niche Broad vs. Deep Expertise Crafting a Compelling Pitch: Solving Customer Problems In this episode, Rob and Michael reflect on their experiences building their respective businesses. They discuss the challenges and rewards of finding the right balance between breadth and depth. This is key when crafting a compelling pitch. You want a message that resonates with potential customers. Avoid technical... Read more