
In the season three finale we take a listen back to all of the advice shared by our guests. Also, bloopers!
Feb 11, 2020
17 min

There are any number of ways development teams can work together to make sure they are improving as a group and as individuals. In this episode we talk about the benefits of setting up a process, abstracting knowledge and mentorship. We discuss how a team can setup a working process, how to abstract and share domain knowledge and what a supportive mentorship culture looks like. When development teams have a process, knowledge sharing and a learning based culture everyone can grow in their development careers.
Jan 14, 2020
17 min

Development is not a individual activity, it is a team activity. To grow your development skills and knowledge you need to be able to work collaboratively with other developers. In this episode we discuss methods developers can use for implementing pair programming and the benefits it has for individuals and teams.
Dec 10, 2019
17 min

Progressing in every aspect in a development career requires being pragmatic. It means to be engaged in what you do and approach things in a sensible and realistic way. In this episode we talk about what it takes to be an engaged developer and why it is important to do so.
Nov 12, 2019
24 min

The core of having a career in development is focused on writing code. To grow and improve in your career, means improving on the code that you write. To do so, requires insights and feedback from those you work with. In this episode we talk about the benefits of code reviews to help improve the technical capabilities of yourself and your team.
Oct 8, 2019
23 min

You have one career and many jobs will be stepping stones in that career, so make sure you are taking the right steps. At some point in your career you will need to be prepared to make a change. In this episode we talk about how to prepare for a job transition and what to look for in new opportunities.
Sep 10, 2019
17 min

Trusting yourself and your peers is the only way to be able to confidently take risks and challenge yourself to grow in your development career. In this episode we talk about ways to over come imposter syndrome, keep track of accomplishments and how groups of developers can build trust together.
Aug 13, 2019
17 min

To grow in your career as a developer you need to be able to clearly communicate technical details to less technical audiences. Practicing this skill only in work related high-pressure situations can be challenging. In this episode we talk about turning to public speaking opportunities as a way to grow your communication abilities, as well as, your career.
Jul 9, 2019
29 min

You are responsible for all of the code you write and implement. If that code is not secure it can cause short term and long term problems in the progression of your development career. In this episode we discuss the role security plays in a developers career. We talk about why it is important to be security minded and tools and methods developers can use to do so.
Jun 11, 2019
15 min

You are the only person who can take control of your career in development and make it what you want. In this episode we talk with James Hickey about the concept of career ownership and what you need to do to shape your career direction and opportunities. We talk about why taking control of your career is imperative to grow as a developer, methods you can use to find a direction in your career and ways you can set yourself up for career success.
May 14, 2019
19 min
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