In this episode I got to interview the great Tapas Adhikary, he's been working as a developer for 16 years, and recently launched his own startup, and has been successfully growing ever since. During this episode, he shares the entire journey to becoming his own boss, from saving up for years, planning, finding the right partner and even the impact…

What exactly does it mean for your application to scale? How do you architect its backend so you make sure there is room for scaling? In this episode I cover different tips and techniques you can apply to your backend architecture to help it scale. The main topics covered are: The benefits of microservices. Add load balancing. Downside of stateful …

In this episode, I cover 5 open-source licenses that every developer dealing with open-source (either creating it or using it) should be aware of. In this episode I also talk about what open-source actually is and how it affects the overall software industry. The licenses covered in this episode are the following: GPL MIT Apache BSD Mozilla Public …

In this episode I cover some of the basic skills you should focus on learning or perfecting if you're looking to become a backend developer. Are these all the technologies/skills to focus on? Absolutely not! This is just a starting point. There are many more aspects of the role to look into, and that is why I'm also linking some extra articles belo…

In this episode, I'm covering some of the tasks that as developers we need to worry about, even when they're not really about coding. As developers, we're often faced with tasks that are just not "fun", like tracking our work, going into meetings, etc. Truth is, all "cool developers" tend to say they avoid them, however instead of avoiding them, if…

In this episode I got to interview Santosh Yadav, Developer, GDE and Github Star about his own Open Source journey. During the episode, we discuss different topics around the practicality and usefulness of contributing to Open Source for new developers. As well as how easy it is, in reality, to get started down that path. If you're interested in le…

In this episode I try to answer the age-old question: are microservices really better than monoliths? What do you think? During the episode talk about: - What exactly is a monolith? - What exactly are microservices? - What are the implications of going monolith? - The implications of going microservices. - Main differences and final verdict. Get in…

Kind of a long episode, but in these 40-ish minutes I cover everything you need to know about the process of going from dev to tech lead. I recall how my particular process was, and how I became a tech lead for the first time, what went wrong, and what went right. I also cover what to expect and what makes a great tech lead, as well as some tips to…

In this short episode, I cover the topic of "Culture vs Code" when building development teams. What should be the priority? And the type of effects prioritizing one over the other will have on the dev team. In the end, I also provide some advice on how to build a successful and welcoming culture for your dev teams, so make sure you listen until the…

In this episode I got to interview the JavaScript Messiah himself: Sergii Kirianov. Sergii is a former seaman who after 10 years of working at sea decided to switch careers and become a developer. During this episode, Sergii shares his journey, how he managed to start learning development, how much time he spent doing it until he landed his first j…

As developers, if we're not constantly updating ourselves, we're easily replaced by others who do. So how can you stay up-to-date in our industry without collapsing under the weight of all the new technologies being released every day? Here's the gist of the episode: Figure out the best way for you to learn new concepts. Start curating sources of i…

In this week's episode, I got to interview Natalia Venditto, ex-MVP and current GDE, working on JavaScript tooling in Microsoft. She's been working with JavaScript for a long time and shares her insights into how best to stay updated without getting burned out by the ever-changing JS ecosystem. We also cover some great advice about how to pick your…

On this episode of the podcast, I got to interview Alex Olivier, co-founder of Cerbos about what comes after the initial MVP stage of a new project. During our conversation, we focused on the role of security and how relevant it is for founders and solo builders after they publish the initial version of their project. If you're building a complex s…

In this episode I cover some aspects of the code review process. Some good and bad practices as well as some recommendations as to how to tackle a code review from the reviewer and the reviewee. Main concepts takled: Code review should be part of every dev process. Establish a secure place during a CR session. Coming into a code review expecting pr…

What process do you go through when learning a new language or a new piece of technology? Many developers will suggest you should first focus on going through the fundamentals of the technology before jumping into a framework. Others would argue that going framework first is a much faster way to get a job. So which one is your go-to strategy? In th…

During this episode I'm going to play the "I'm an old & wise developer" card, and I'll cover 5 completely wrong and inaccurate lies about our industry that sadly, are still around in some communities. The points I'll cover are: You need to know math to be a good developer. You need to have passion for software development to be any good. You need t…

In this fantastic episode, I get to interview Lucas da Costa, founder and CEO of Briefer, a Y-combinator-backed startup. Lucas as been through the entire process of using open-source to improve his career, and then changed paths to become his own boss (more on that during the episode), and launching his own product. Are you interested in following …

We've made it to the 10th episode! First of all, thanks or sticking with the podcast, hopefully, this will go on for much longer! Now, onto the episode: this time I cover 4 ways in which you can improve your coding skills. And spoiler alert: they all revolve around you coding more. I don't think tutorials or YouTube videos will help you at getting …

Hi again! In this rather technical episode, I'm covering some common mistakes you might be making while unit testing your code without even realizing it! These are very common and in some spaces, they're even common practice, so keep an eye out, you might be doing this thinking it's the right way to unit test! Mainly, the mistakes (or bad practices…

In this episode I get to interview Ivan Fresneda, ex-Google and ex-Amazon who's been delving into the relationship between analytics and user feedback to ensure the success of a software product. During the episode we'll discuss what are Ivan's most relevant data points (you'll be surprised!) and when exactly does user feedback has to play a releva…

When everyone's a developer, the easiest way to standout is not through technical skills, but rather, through non-technical ones. In this episode, I'm sharing 3 different skills that will set you apart in the eyes of your manager and everyone else around you. And the best part? They don't require complex technical knowledge, or insanely long hours …

In this episode I share 9 pieces of advice about our industry that took me 20 years to figure out. During the past 20 years, I've had the privilege of working in many roles. Yes, I have worked as a developer, but also as a team lead, a manager, even recently as a DevRel. And in this episode I'm sharing my biggest lessons. The items covered in this …

While in other industries getting a raise through a company change might seem crazy and unorthodox, the IT industry is different. Lots of developers quit their jobs for a new one, just so they can get a raise or a promotion. Is this ethical? Does it make sense from a professional POV? In this episode, I cover the reasons why you should quit and whe…

In this episode I interview the amazing Graham Ritchie about one of his passions: Web Accessibility We discussed topics such as: What exactly is accessibility and who is affected by it. Reasons to care about accessibility. Why should companies invest in accessibility. And how to get started, as a developer, learning about accessibility. Get to know…

Are you part of a team? Do you care about your colleagues? In this episode I cover a few phrases that you should never say to your manager. Don't get me wrong! This is not an episode on what you should not do as a developer, but rather, about how to manage the communication with your manager and your teammates! Get in touch! X (Twitter): https://tw…

Ever since ChatGPT hit the public, developers have been asking this exact same question. Some of them claiming our job is going to disappear, and others simply laughing at the idea. What do you think? Will we be left out of a job thanks to AI? Listen and find out what I think about it and the impact I think AI is going to have in our professional l…

In this first episode of The Scripting Den Podcast, I'll share some insights and advice for your client meetings. As developers, it's not very common to be client-facing, sometimes you're just used to staring at your monitor and having technical discussions with your colleagues. However, when it comes to being part of a conversation with a potentia…