Best Jayme Edwards Podcasts (2024)

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How Solopreneur Programmers Turn Content Into Cash 33:52

2d ago33:52

33:52

Making videos, podcasts, or blogs could be just what your career as a programmer needs. But it could also be a complete waste of time. Many programmers become influencers, but there are two very different reasons for doing so. In this episode, I share the difference between being a pure influencer, or posting online for content marketing. Content m…

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How I Hacked My Sleep as a Programmer 36:05

8d ago36:05

36:05

Six years ago I was suddenly struck with chronic insomnia where I couldn't sleep more than 3 hours a night. This lasted for nearly 3 years, and I struggled through sleep studies, behavioral changes, and all the typical tips you read online about overcoming insomnia. Working as a programmer in the tech industry can create a lot of anxiety because we…

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Can a "DIY Mindset" Keep Programmers From Growing? 14:17

16d ago14:17

14:17

We programmers love to "do it ourselves", and this can help us stay productive and keep ourselves busy. But the dark side of this tendency, is that it can make it harder to get help - when we actually need it. In this episode, I share some ways I've learned that software engineers are trained by society, the workforce, and the software industry to …

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Why Nobody's Buying Your Ideas in Tech 28:11

25d ago28:11

28:11

Ever try to sell someone on why you're the right person for them to hire in tech? Or maybe you have a software product or offer freelance IT consulting services you need to sell? I'll bet you've run into the situation where the other person you're talking to doesn't seem to "get" why you're the best solution to their tech problems. In this episode,…

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Should You Fight Dirty to Climb The Tech Ladder? 21:07

1M ago21:07

21:07

On the first software project of my career, I thought doing a good job was all that mattered to move ahead. And while I was successful, I was manipulated by many other programmers through political games. After that experience, I was tempted many times in my career to fight dirty. And sometimes, I made the wrong decision. In this episode, I share t…

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Do Programmers Think Intelligence Makes Them Wise? 28:22

1M ago28:22

28:22

After my first decade of coding, I learned so much I thought: "I must be at least somewhat intelligent, right?". But there was something more valuable I lacked - wisdom. Without wisdom, you'll make decisions in your career that look right in the short term - but turn out disastrous over time. Wisdom is the ability to make decisions when the rules d…

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Why Most Programmers DON'T Last 19:10

1M ago19:10

19:10

If you want a lasting career in software development, you've got to be wiser than your average coder. There's a lot of advice that promotes short-term thinking around programming, and if you aren't careful you can burn your bridges before you reach the finish line. In this episode, I share what I've learned about why most programmers don't last in …

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Is Your Tech Job Really Bad Enough To Quit? 28:08

2M ago28:08

28:08

The familiar question "should I stay or should I go?" is common to programmers, or really anyone in a tech job. But it's tempting to just bail the moment you don't like some aspect of the job, hoping for greener pastures. The flipside of this is when you probably should have left a long time ago but you stick around! Hey, I've been there. It's easy…

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Is Working in Tech Hurting Your Romantic Partner? 26:18

2M ago26:18

26:18

You already know working in tech while staying in a romantic relationship is hard if you spend a lot of time on the computer. But there are other even more dangerous aspects of a tech job that can risk losing your romantic partner if you aren't careful. In this episode, I share lessons I've learned while married for 25 years to the same woman - and…

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Why Do So Many Programmers Use Drugs? 35:21

2M ago35:21

35:21

If you've never been an addict, you may be surprised to know many programmers (and other people in tech job roles) struggle with drug use. Nobody working in tech is a stranger to stress and pressure! But sometimes the ways we cope are unhealthy. If you're currently using, I've been honest and transparent with you - I've been there. I was a marijuan…

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How Hard Tech Projects Make You a Stronger Person 30:40

3M ago30:40

30:40

The popular thing to do when faced with a toxic software project - is to complain until you get out. But a healthier alternative, is to use it as an opportunity to get stronger in your tech career. In this episode I share some things I learned by reflecting back on my career through the lens of the book of Proverbs from the Christian Bible. It show…

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Why Do Most Programmers Who Start Companies Fail? 28:11

3M ago28:11

28:11

If you're a programmer tired of the corporate grind, and thinking about starting a software company - watch out. I tried this twice and failed, but the third time went much better. Here are some practical tips to avoid pitfalls as a software engineer if you want to start a software company - and be successful! Download my free Career Guide here: ht…

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Do Programmers Actually ENJOY Being Miserable? 32:01

3M ago32:01

32:01

The software industry may be messed up, but I need to be straight with you. You're resisting help! If you really want your job and life to get better, and to achieve better things in your software career - the complaining needs to stop. You need to stop resisting the things you already know you should do - and DO them. You can't solve all these pro…

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Can You See The Red Flags Of A Toxic Tech Company? 29:35

3M ago29:35

29:35

If you're about to get a new tech job, sometimes the red flags are obvious. But what happens when you want the gig anyway? The temptation to take a job when the pay is high, there's prestige, or it's a promotion are strong. In this episode I share some things I've learned about spotting these red flags, and resisting the temptations that come with …

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3 Ways Programmers Escape The Corporate Grind 39:59

4M ago39:59

39:59

If you're tired to the deadlines, pressure, and unrealistic expectations - it may be time to take programming for money into your own hands. In this episode, I share 3 ways you can escape the corporate grind and make money in tech yourself. Being a solopreneur isn't easy, but it's very rewarding if you're willing to learn things like digital market…

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Is Programming Stealing Your Life Away? 30:09

4M ago30:09

30:09

Programming starts out like any other career - then one day you wake up addicted. In this episode, I share big problems with programming's impact on your work/life balance, and offer solutions. As a software developer, it's easy to get caught up in the endless cycle of coding and problem-solving, often at the expense of personal time and well-being…

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How To Stop Getting Overwhelmed By Your Tech Job 24:58

4M ago24:58

24:58

Feeling swamped in your tech job? You're not alone! In this episode, I dive into the heart of what makes our programming world so overwhelming and, more importantly, how you can navigate it with ease. In this episode, I'm not just talking at you; I'm talking with you. We'll explore the common pitfalls that lead to feeling overwhelmed in tech jobs a…

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Don't Believe The AI Hype! Do This Instead... 23:52

4M ago23:52

23:52

Let's get real about AI and how it impacts programming. There's a lot of propaganda and fear being thrown around related to artificial intelligence (especially in software development and engineering) - so let's cut through the noise together. I made this video for all you software developers, engineers, and programmers out there who want to get a …

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The Truth About Why Programming Isn't Fun Anymore 11:53

5M ago11:53

11:53

If you've been programming for a while and it doesn't seem as fun as it used to be, maybe it's time to take a step back and look at why. In this episode I'd like to help you figure out what the the root cause of your frustration with coding might be. It's only natural that if you started off writing code and eventually got good at it, you'd come to…

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What Software Architects Do That Programmers DON'T 12:51

5M ago12:51

12:51

How does being a software architect differ from a typical programmer? In this episode, I share the 10 aspects I've approached software architecture from that I learned over 20 years of doing it. I was promoted to be a software architect at just 20 years old, and while I was qualified with some aspects of software engineering - I didn't really know …

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Is Your Tech Stack Holding You Back? 12:18

5M ago12:18

12:18

One of the biggest challenges for all software developers in 2023 (and leading into 2024) - is simplifying their tech stack so work can get done. The continued explosion of boutique frameworks and libraries is making it harder than ever to manage complexity as the stack of tools and technologies we use on our projects grows. Whether you're a softwa…

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Programming Burnout Is Real - But You CAN Heal 44:56

6M ago44:56

44:56

Burnout is one of the most common dangers to programmers over their career, and I was no exception. Software development and programming can make it difficult to find a healthy balance between work and life. My burnout was a combination of self-inflicted bad decisions, things done to me, and circumstances in my personal life. In this episode, I sha…

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How To Know If Your Manager Is Trustworthy 29:10

6M ago29:10

29:10

Trusting people is getting tougher than ever these days, and nobody seems to have a harder time than programmers and managers. In this episode, I'll teach you how to get some hard evidence to determine whether your manager is trustworthy or not. The goal is for you to find out YES and just have a healthy relationship with your manager. But if there…

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Is Tech Lead the WORST Job For Most Programmers? 24:29

6M ago24:29

24:29

Just the name Tech Lead has this kind of prestigious ring to it, and if you're like most programmers you might think it's the job to shoot for. But 20 years of my career have been spent leading software teams, and you might be surprised to know that tech lead is actually the worst job for most programmers! Some of the information in this episode ap…

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If Code is Self-Documenting, Why Do Comments Exist? 14:23

1+ y ago14:23

14:23

As programmers, we often follow practices because of hidden desires - and "self-documenting code" is chief among them. In this episode I'd like to share some of the tradeoffs and implications of choosing to add comments to your code or not, to help you make the best decision for your software development career. When I first started developing soft…

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Most Programmers FAIL at Persuasion! Here's Why... 14:42

1+ y ago14:42

14:42

Ever wanted to do something new, or make a change on your software project - but other people on your team won't support you? Maybe you want to move from scrum to kanban, use a newer JavaScript framework like remix, or if you're a UX designer introduce something like customer journey maps. It would be nice to always have support from other people, …

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Is Your "Agile" Backlog REALLY a Waterfall Project? 16:33

2y ago16:33

16:33

Many software development teams use an agile backlog but have NO business agility - and are actually using scrum with a waterfall mindset! When the product backlog is used on a scrum project and the business doesn't really understand agile, it wastes money and makes most programmers feel miserable! In this episode, I share what I've learned about u…

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Are Programmers Really To Blame For BAD Estimates? 16:51

2y ago16:51

16:51

When programmers are forced to estimate code on software projects and they turn out wrong, who's to blame? Are there other reasons why estimating software development projects are so hard, that are outside the control of each programmer? In this episode, I share some of the unique properties of estimating code, and why programming estimates are dif…

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Why Does Scrum Make Programmers HATE Coding? 16:14

2y ago16:14

16:14

Every programmer seems to want to vomit the second they hear the word scrum. What is it about scrum that's made programmers hate coding so much, and how can you prevent this on your software development team In this episode, I share 7 reasons why programmers hate scrum, and how it makes our jobs nearly impossible on software projects where the scru…

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How Senior Programmers ACTUALLY Write Code 13:37

2y ago13:37

13:37

Professional habits are what makes the difference between someone who actually writes code like a senior programmer - and wishful thinking. The syntax and patterns you use on software projects don't matter nearly as much as the standards you hold yourself to for professionalism. In this episode, I share the essential habits I've developed while wor…

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200 Software Developers Told Me What They REALLY Want 15:36

2y ago15:36

15:36

I thought I knew what developers needed, but then I met over 200 people online to learn what unlocks their career. The results were surprising in some ways, and not in others. The first thing I learned was that having a plan for your career in software development is something programmers aren't getting enough help with. When I would need a new job…

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Is There Really Such Thing as a GOOD Programmer? 14:29

2y ago14:29

14:29

It's tempting to compare yourself to other developers or take skill assessments to see how you measure up, but honestly it's impossible to truly know if you're a good programmer! In this video I share what I've learned over my 25 year career as a programmer, software architect, and consultant that I hope reduces any anxiety you may have around your…

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The Inconceivable Politics of My First Software Project 29:16

2y ago29:16

29:16

The first software project of my career was a masterclass in surviving corporate politics that I'll never forget. Programming was the least of my problems! The perfect storm of addiction, deceit, and surviving a death in the family sent me into a downward spiral on this true story of a software project. In this story, I share the personal details o…

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Why Are Programmers Never HAPPY With Their Job? 15:21

2y ago15:21

15:21

There are tons of people online telling you how to get a better career in software development. Unfortunately, they usually tell you a fluffy story that glosses over the truth. In this episode, I share the 4 career desires of every software developer. This is a concept I discovered through career coaching other people in tech positions (developers,…

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Canceling Programmers for Mistakes? You're Next! 20:55

2y ago20:55

20:55

Are you looking around on your software project and just waiting to see someone fail? Are you quick to condemn a manager or developer and cast them useless after a single mistake? Today we’re going to talk about how canceling developers and other IT professionals for mistakes can hold you back from the career you want in software. When I first bega…

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Jayme Returns to Coach Healthy Developers! 14:07

2y ago14:07

14:07

Can you believe it's been 3 years since I made an episode? Yeah you can - you've been asking me to come back. Sorry! I just wasn't ready yet. I got clean from marijuana addiction in 2019 but it's taken me a lot longer than I'd hoped to get better. At least better enough to come back on YouTube. In the meantime, I've met with about 200 people all ov…

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My Recovery From Programmer Anger 51:20

5y ago51:20

51:20

I've been working through anger issues after reflecting on the content I've put out there for people in the software industry. I mostly avoided social media for the past 5-8 years and when I started putting my ideas out there, I bought into the "outrage culture". I also have been on many failed projects. And I've had personal problems with my famil…

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Scott Nimrod on Personal Reputation vs Teamwork 1:25:09

5y ago1:25:09

1:25:09

Scott Nimrod is an experienced Software Consultant based out of Miami who specializes in Test Automation, WPF, Functional Programming, and a variety of other technologies. In this interview, Scott and I discuss the balance between strengthening your reputation through your personal brand as a developer, and the teamwork necessary to be successful i…

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Woody Zuill on Mob Programming and Influencing Change 1:08:11

5y ago1:08:11

1:08:11

Today I have a special guest, Woody Zuill, who's one of the leading voices in our industry around the concept of Mob Programming. If this is the first time you've heard of it, Mob Programming is essentially an entire team working together with only one person's hands on the keyboard. There are some surprising advantages to this approach that you ma…

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How Agile Teams Grow Toxic! Ep. 4 Commitments 25:04

5y ago25:04

25:04

Does it ever feel like you'd get so much more done if it weren't for how much work people have you do to make commitments? Today I'd like to help you understand whether the development team you're on is using commitments in a way that makes sense, or will stress people out and put the software project at risk! Since most teams I have worked with ar…

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Response to Comments on "Sprint Planning is Bullshit!" 12:35

5y ago12:35

12:35

Over the weekend I posted a video clip from episode 3 of my series on this channel "How Agile Teams Grow Toxic!" to reddit. The full video is about how teams can become unhealthy due to how % complete forecasting is done on most projects. In the clip I posted, I spoke specifically about the unpredictability of our work as software developers. There…

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3 Embarrassing Software Developer Stories From My Career 13:03

5y ago13:03

13:03

With all the challenges in the software industry with languages, frameworks, and processes... It's easy to forget we're human. I've been making some really serious level 301 agile nerdgasm content lately, so I made this episode to just have some fun. Here are three stories of times I was embarrassed in my software development career. You can also w…

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How Agile Teams Grow Toxic! Ep. 3 Forecasting 18:13

5y ago18:13

18:13

Deadlines! "Drop dead" dates! Changing the schedule to meet "new requirements"! Do you ever think there's gotta be a better way to do this? Well there is, and today I want to share with you some information about a topic that often bores software developers... But in my experience of working with many teams and companies, when developers are frustr…

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How Agile Teams Grow Toxic! Ep. 2 Hiring Talent 25:12

5y ago25:12

25:12

Be careful not to mirror the person interviewing you too much for your next software development job!By Jayme Edwards

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How Agile Teams Grow Toxic! Ep. 1 Founder Values 14:21

5y ago14:21

14:21

The core motivating value of the company's founders shouldn't be ignored when you join a software project.By Jayme Edwards

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I Quit My Software Project To Get Healthy! 19:34

5y ago19:34

19:34

Have you ever had to quit a good software project...because you figured out you weren't going to be successful in your role? I had the opportunity to help two consulting companies try and rescue a troubled software project for a client. Though I was originally brought in to help figure out how much work was left to do, I found myself in the positio…

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Scrum Got 3 People Fired From A Software Project! 11:38

6y ago11:38

11:38

Over my career I've seen many software projects fail spectacularly due to political infighting between team members. Blame-shifting and improper application of scrum got people fired on this one! I prefer a simple definition of politics: when people tell each other what they want to hear instead of the truth. I'd like to share the story of a softwa…

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How To Get Support To Fix A "Disruptive" Problem 8:35

6y ago8:35

8:35

Ever had to get the team to STOP to fix a problem?By Jayme Edwards

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They Watched Us With Webcams And Rewrote Our Code! 13:40

6y ago13:40

13:40

The story of a consulting project where the client's founders reacted surprisingly to our advice. You can also watch this episode on YouTube. Visit me at JaymeEdwards.com Find me on Facebook at JaymeEdwardsMedia Find me on Twitter as @jaymeedwardsBy Jayme Edwards

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Lead Software Developers Better By Letting Go! 11:17

6y ago11:17

11:17

Over the years I've had to lead many software developers, and it's become much easier since letting go of being seen as "the expert". Even if I’m only leading a few people there’s always too much work and I have to choose really carefully what I do. If you’ve watched any of my other videos you know I’m a big fan of teams where there’s less manageme…

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