#059 - The Internet == AWS? feat. James Q Quick from Backend Banter

#059 - The Internet == AWS? feat. James Q Quick

1 hour 3 minutes Posted Jun 24, 2024 at 11:00 am.

Intro

On being a parent

Idiocracy

Deals for Devs

Comparison with Dixie Direct

How do you quantify the really high quality deals

The challenge with a two-sided marketplace

Doing stuff manually is actually pretty good

Having a personal connection helps A LOT

Zeta

The Web is being modeled on AWS

You shouldn't be learning one JavaScript framework

Know how to answer a question if you don't know the technology

When you learn to code, how much layers of abstraction you should go?

Should passion be required for a job in tech?

The state of layoffs

The ease of finding a job after a layoff when you're highly talented

Do you need an audience to find a job easily?

Developers of the world Interviews in person

Where to find James

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In today's episode, we bring back James Q Quick. Last time we talked about his best tips to land your first ever job as a developer. Today we talk about James' new startup and how he manages all his new tech adventures with being a parent and also provides some helpful insight as to why having an audience and personal connections in the industry is beneficial - but not strictly necessary to succeed.

We also talk about AWS, abstraction and the current (healing) state of layoffs, so don't lose hope if you're demotivated in your job search.

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