Send us a Text Message. Learning JS is tough because you're trying to learn it the same way you learned in school. The ONLY way you can be a hire-able developer is to write code, NOT memorization. Let's go over a practical, hands-on approach to learning and take these resources below to get your hands dirty. Lastly, join us at Dev30.xyz to learn wi…

Send us a Text Message. Learning to code is tough but it's not enough. Too many developers end up as glorified typists or code-bots. As a code-bot you will write code, given a clear set of instructions, that might even work. You will fix easy bugs, update the colors of buttons and might even write some simple features. The danger of being a code-bo…

Send us a Text Message. Your VS Code Shortcuts here including a video. Shameless Plugs 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2024 and get a massive discount to Parsity ​🤵🏽‍♂️ Brian's LinkedIn​ Already a developer? Check out 👉 Not Another Course Serious about joining Parsity - schedule a call with me ☎️…

Send us a Text Message. I chat with Carly, a former Parsity student who learned to code, didn't quit her job and instead decided to become a freelance web developer. I love stories like hers. Carly talks about the reality of joining a coding bootcamp program, finding time to code with a full time job, her externship experience with Parsity and advi…

Send us a Text Message. My son just turned 18 and graduated high school. I started my career in coding at 30 and I often wonder where I'd be if I started earlier. Terrible habit. If I had full control over my kids' lives - this is how I'd structure their careers as software engineers so they would be much further along in the game than I am at my a…

Send us a Text Message. Let me tell you about the WORST interview I've ever had when I made it on site at Google back in 2019. My worst fear came true in this interview with the single worst interviewer I've ever had. It also exposed some serious knowledge gaps that led me to finally learn how to conquer tech interviews, increase my confidence and …

Send us a Text Message. Sometimes, developers and content creators use too many personal stories to make big claims. This creates an echo chamber online, making you believe things that might not be true. Here’s what the real world looks like for most developers: Most developers don’t work for big tech. You’re more likely to fix old code than build …

Send us a Text Message. We dive into the world of over-employment with our special guest, the Secret Developer. 🤫 Discover how he transitioned from a non-traditional background into tech, managed to secure multiple contract roles and successfully juggles his responsibilities across various jobs. The Secret Developer breaks down his interview experi…

Send us a Text Message. There is an overwhelming amount of information available for aspiring software developers, let's explore a structured strategy called reverse engineering to simplify the path towards landing a job. We will look at the ONLY project you need to build on your way towards becoming a software developer as well as an opinionated l…

Send us a Text Message. Learning to code is hard. Getting a job as a developer requires an entirely different approach. David Roberts is a software developer and recruiter with decades of experience. He explains the game of getting hired from a recruiters perspective, how you can make it easier to be "discovered" on LinkedIn and thoughts on job gua…

Send us a Text Message. I've started too many failed businesses to count. First there was the diary app. Then there was the 3 years I worked on a startup for real estate transactions. The real-time CSS tool. A learning management system. The SAAS app for actors to upload their auditions. I finally found some success with a small business I created …

Send us a Text Message. Could there be a worse time to learn to code? I was nearly 30, had been sober for less than 2 months and had a 1 year old and 8 year old at home. I worked an office job which I just started and drove Lyft and Uber on the side. There was no time. So I had to create time. In the process of learning how code, I learned the 2nd …

Send us a Text Message. In today’s episode, we chat with another Brian, a founder, mentor, and recurring guest at Parsity. Brian shares his fascinating journey from being a self-taught developer to working as an engineering manager at IBM I asked Brian what he would do if he was a bootcamp grad in today's job market and he has some practical and ac…

Send us a Text Message. 4 little letters almost got me fired. LGTM. "Looks good to me" As a software developer you'll be reading code much more than you will be writing it. Part of your role will almost certainly include looking over your peers' code and giving them feedback. These are called PRs or peer reviews. I sucked at PRs until our lead deve…

Send us a Text Message. For the last 10 years I've been writing code for a living and also worked at several bootcamp programs. I now own Parsity, a coding bootcamp. I also went to 2 bootcamps myself! I know they can work wonders and change lives. I've also seen a lot of people who failed to make the transition to software engineer. That sucks. Let…

Send us a Text Message. I met a junior developer with 7 years experience. His resume actually looked pretty good. When we started the interview though… oof. He struggled with a simple problem that required iterating over an array and merging some objects. How was this possible? Let's explore how to avoid a similar fate and how you can shorten your …

Send us a Text Message. Ryan Talbert, author of 101 Tips: TypeScript, React, and JavaScript has a hell of a developer origin story: Part 1: Went to school for entrepreneurship Part 2: Scammed by a shady developer who stole his life savings Part 3: Learned to code from tutorials Part 4: Becomes a software engineer and LinkedIn personality Part 5: Th…

Send us a Text Message. I’m going to break down the strategy that took me from an underpaid, mediocre developer to an engineering leader through a series of strategic job hops. Shameless Plugs 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2024 and get a massive discount to Parsity ​🤵🏽‍♂️ Brian's LinkedIn​ Already a deve…

Send us a Text Message. React is the single most popular framework for the world's most popular programming language: JavaScript. Yes, you must learn it. In this episode we go over: - What is React, why you care and changes to know in 2024 - How much JS is enough before you learn React? - Server side rendering vs client side rendering - What the he…

Send us a Text Message. As an engineering manager I've had the privilege of promoting engineers on my team and offering people their first role in tech. It's one of the most rewarding parts of the job. Besides all the meetings of course... that's the icing on the cake 😉. Unfortunately, I've also had the not so fun task of promoting people OUT of th…

Send us a Text Message. This week, I interviewed Vanessa Vun who switched careers at 35 and went from clinical lab scientist to software engineer. She doesn't have any hacks or shortcuts to landing her first role in a tough market, just practical advice that you're probably not reading online. You can connect with her here: Vanessa's LinkedIn ​G​​o…

Send us a Text Message. Could AI ever replace the entire software development industry? Should you still learn to code? Lets tackle the misconceptions and fears head-on, demystifying the hype around AI tools like Devin AI, and shining a light on the importance of critical thinking. In a world where sensational headlines blur the lines between fact …

Send us a Text Message. Here's a scary realization: there is no 1 path to learn coding. There are many and not every one will work for you. Guest Ilya Dorman challenges conventional coding education and some of my opinions on how to learn to code. We talk about how understanding your own learning process and aligning your personal and professional …

Send us a Text Message. Congratulations! You landed your first software engineering role. Now an entirely new and much longer game begins. I remember the feelings of joy when I got hired and then my anxiety kicked in: "What will they expect me to know?" "Will I get laughed out of the room?" "Am I gonna get fired?!" Let's explore what you can expect…

Send us a Text Message. Stack Overflow interviewed 90,000 developers to understand the software developer landscape. This survey is a goldmine for developers who are wondering what they should learn next and what current professionals are using to pick up new skills, write code and share their software. You can check it out here: Stack Overflow 202…

Send us a Text Message. You want to build an amazing side project but you don’t know where to start. ❌ TODO app? ❌ Clone of that other app that you use? ❌ Tutorial project? When I’m not sure what I want to build, I do this: Start with the data - what API can you use which may have some interesting information? What features can you construct around…

Send us a Text Message. Everybody and their mother, including me, has been telling you to just learn in public. Anna Miller is co-founder of Code Career Mastery and has a different take on creating a brand online, making genuine connections and shortening your path to HIRED. Honestly, this was one of the most refreshing takes I've heard on building…

Send us a Text Message. In the last 2 years alone, I’ve read through at least 100 resumes for open positions at my current company for junior developers. In addition, I’ve done around 500 calls with developers from around the world and seen hundreds more resumes and LinkedIn profiles. As an engineering manager, when I get sent a stack of resumes to…

Send us a Text Message. We hear a lot of success stories about bootcamp grads AFTER they’ve landed their first role. What about those who are in the middle of learning to code? I sit down with Levy, a current student in a coding bootcamp who’s juggling work, life and learning how to build software. Levy shares what he wishes he’d known before start…

Send us a Text Message. Maybe I've fooled you. To be transparent, I've screwed up a lot over the years as a developer. I’ve blown up production a few times. I deleted the column without a back up. I pretended to understand and f*cked things up. I learned a lot, got yelled at a few times and embarrassed too many times to count. Now I can share my ta…

Send us a Text Message. Learning data structures and algorithms (DSA) isn't JUST a smart interview skill, it will boost your confidence as a software engineer, give you a deeper understanding of computer science fundamentals and they can even be fun once you know how to use them. If you're self teaching or just starting out with code, they can be i…

Send us a Text Message. How much do you really need to know to start freelancing? What should you charge? How do you get your first client? Matt Cascardi, my friend and former mentor breaks down how he went from psychology major to freelance developer using a boots on the ground strategy to get clients. Matt got his clients the old school way and t…

Send us a Text Message. Interviews are weird. Software interviews are weirder. This is your guide to go from the recruiter call through the the technical screen and how to negotiate without it being weird. This isn't a theory. I've used all these tactics and so have my mentees. Grab the guide here: Junior Developer Interview Cheat Sheet​ Also, join…

Send us a Text Message. Will AI replace coders? Is it still worth learning to code? I am optimistic about our future but things have changed. The future will belong to those who leverage AI in the right way. Unfortunately, too many new coders are using AI in all the wrong ways. Avoid the most common pitfalls and use it to super charge your learning…

Send us a Text Message. Knowing how to write unit tests will make you a better, more hire-able developer. Few bootcamps teach this for some reason and since I like you, I made a FREE Unit Testing guide you can grab here. Unit Testing Pro. Having trouble? Shoot me an email at brian@parsity.io Shameless Plugs 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode, Ryan shares his opinions and advice for up and coming developers including: his journey from marketer to Parsity.io to full stack software engineer his unusual (but not really) interview experience keeping motivated while learning to code side projects hot takes on technology trends why you should probably b…

Send us a Text Message. You ever get that feeling that maybe you're not good enough? I know I have. Sometimes, it's not all in your head. At some point, when you're doing a new thing, you're going to feel like an impostor. That's because you are one. And that's OK. Let's explore why this feeling is so common among new developers, not-so-new develop…

Send us a Text Message. John Crickett is the code challenge king. He is author of the popular Code Challenge Newsletter and one of the few tech influencers on LinkedIn and X who really knows his stuff. We sit down and talk about the best way to learn to code (building stuff ), why AI isn't so scary, his meteoric rise on social media and tactics you…

Send us a Text Message. Yeah I know, money isn't everything. But it's something right? I've been broke and not-so-broke. I prefer not being broke any day of the week. I applied 3 tactics I copied from a much smarter developer who understood the game of money in tech. I share them in this short episode so you don't make the same mistakes I did. Sham…

Send us a Text Message. I spoke with Nathan Drake, a ​Parsity​ graduate and software engineer at Paylocity. He came into our program with some basic programming knowledge and was hired literally the day he graduated! This is not normal, but it's also not not normal 🤔. Nathan went through tutorial hell, learning to code, giving up and re-learning a …

Send us a Text Message. About a year ago an event happened that gave me a very unique perspective on the web dev world: Kyle Simpson, world famous JS developer reposted me. My notifications blew tf up, and I got over 500 15-minute calls scheduled. I spent the next year talking to all of these people! I got to help people improve their resumes, fix …

Send us a Text Message. This week, I interviewed David Rogers, a teacher turned software engineer. He now mentors others and breaks down difficult JS concepts unlike many can. Maybe you're thinking, "Wait, isn't he like, your competition?" You'd be right. We both have businesses with the goal of teaching others to code and change careers. I like wh…

Send us a Text Message. The caterpillar learning method to the rescue. I've switched tech stacks 3 times so far in my career. More like 5 if you count the contract jobs I've worked on. That means I had to learn completely new languages and frameworks in a fairly short amount of time. I didn't have the luxury of sitting down for a 100 hour tutorial.…

Send us a Text Message. Zubin Pratap didn't hold back in this episode. He breaks down how he went from lawyer to Software Engineer at Google to BlockChain developer to mentoring others making the transition into tech. We speak about: - mentorship - learning to code - the infamous Google interview and how he beat it - the skills you need outside of …

Send us a Text Message. Listen, becoming a software engineer is not a decision to make lightly. Along with the ability to work remotely and the potential to make multiple 6 figures comes with a lot of expectations and stress. There's nothing quite like solving a bug at midnight or deploying code to the web for customers to enjoy. It can be really e…

Send us a Text Message. In this episode I break down the only 3 things I think you should be adding to your toolbelt as a developer in 2024 and because I like you, here's an advanced project that uses AI, NodeJS and Express. Your AI AStarter Project: This is an advanced project and assumes some knowledge of JS. If you're looking for something a lit…

Send us a Text Message. Let's dive into a practical LinkedIn strategy to attract the right people through your posts: Step 1: Be anti-cringe. Posting platitudes is an easy way to get ignored or not taken seriously. That's not only NOT helpful, but as humans, we have an uncanny ability to smell when people are not being genuine. Instead, post about …

Send us a Text Message. Debugging may be one of the most underrated technical skills as a developer. It is one of the major differences between a junior and senior developer. I'm going to share the story of a super stressful bug I had to fix years ago while working at a start up and the method I still use to track and fix critical issues in JS code…

Send us a Text Message. Erik Andersen, the World's Happiest Engineer did not hold back when I asked him what he felt about coding bootcamps. 😅 Erik is an amazing and knowledgeable engineer. He’s not just an influencer online but he’s also a full time tech lead who runs a YouTube podcast dedicated to helping junior developers land their first job. Y…

Send us a Text Message. So last week I wrote to Kyle Simpson, world famous JavaScript developer and author of the incredibly popular You Don't Know JS series. I asked if he'd appear on the Develop Yourself Podcast and I was bracing for a rejection email. Within about an hour, I saw a new email in my inbox. Here we go. "Well, maybe next time", I tho…