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The goal of Self Taught Devs is to highlight the learning and growth experience for new developers just getting into the industry. Join our hosts Matt and Eric as they discuss different software development topics and interview their amazing guests.
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This week Matt and Eric have a conversation with Jack Herrington! Jack is a Principal Fullstack Software Engineer and host of a popular YouTube channel where he is regularly educating over 180,000 subscribers.
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What are some of the qualities that make someone a good junior developer? In this episode Matt and Eric answer a question from you, the listener. If you would like your questions answered in a future episode, send them to SelfTaughtDevs@gmail.com.
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This week Matt and Eric discuss a handful of topics, including how to teach technical matters effectively, understanding the WHY, popularity on social media and dopamine.
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How does it feel to navigate a career as a Software Developer with ADHD. Matt and Eric speak with Chris Ferdinandi who is a Software Developer who has ADHD. Chris discusses what ADHD is, how it impacts his life, tips on how to have a career when dealing with ADHD, and much more.
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What is it actually like to work as a Software Developer? There are some obvious benefits to switching to a career like this but is it all good? In this episode, Eric and Matt discuss some of the pros and cons of working in this industry.
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We've got brothers Matt and Sean Casey on today's episode! Matt and Sean work with Eric as Full Stack Developers, and talk all about their journeys into tech and what its like to be a part of a team.
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We love talking to people with different backgrounds and non-conventional paths into Software Development. Matt and Eric speak with Tone Swearingen who is both a truck driver and Software Developer. He discusses his path into tech, how he learned to code while being a truck driver, and and the company he started to solve problems he faced on the road with code.
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In this episode, Eric and Matt talk all things YouTube. What are they watching in the tech space, and what non-tech things keep them interested? How does the influencer world impact the educational space? And more!
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In this episode, Eric and Matt answer a question from a listener named Sarah. Matt and Eric go into detail about their job search process, whether to focus on cold applying vs. networking, and what types of projects to build.
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Odell Purifoy is back on the podcast! Eric and Matt chat with Odell about what his journey was like to becoming a Senior Engineer, how he continues to learn and stay motivated, and more. Tons of great insights in today's episode, so give it a listen and let us know what you think!
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Matt and Eric talk with Anatoliy Zaslavskiy who is a Senior Frontend Engineer at Dropbox. Anatoliy discusses his career progression to becoming a Senior Software Engineer. He also talks about his Leetcode Meetup group that he hosts. This group was created to help job seekers become better at answering Leetcode-style job interview questions and secure a job.
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This week Matt and Eric discuss the topic of personal branding on Linkedin. How can you go about building your own personal brand and promote who you are, what you do, and where you want to go? What are things about the social media platform that you should keep in mind as you continue forward?
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Matt and Eric discuss their mental health journey while learning to code and after they got their first roles. Mental health isn't a topic that is discussed enough in tech so this episode gives great insight on what it's like to go through the ups and downs of the process. How do their mental health journeys compare to yours?
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In this episode, Matt and Eric have a conversation with Cassie Lewis. Cassie walks us through her experience getting started with code, networking both online and in her local community, and landing that coveted first full-time position. We also chat Women Who Code, and ways to support your mental health as a developer.
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In this episode, Matt and Eric have a conversation with Vanessa Vun. She discusses what she's been up to since starting her first full-time position as a Software Engineer From humble beginnings to earning a job offer, Vanessa's story is a great source of inspiration for aspiring developers.
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You've probably heard of Devin. This week, Eric and Matt discuss the new technology, what it is and what it isn't. They chat about their thoughts on the current and future state of AI and what it could mean for Software Developers.
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Eric and Matt discuss their tips on what to avoid while trying to become a Software Developer. There are many things that you'd want to avoid so that you could save yourself time, money, or stress. We discuss our best tips here in this episode.
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It's a Mail Bag episode! You can send us emails and leave comments on each episode of the podcast on Spotify. We've got a number of comments and questions, so in today's episode we are reading and responding to YOU!
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Callie Stoscup is a Senior Software Engineer and the owner of Coding with Callie. She is constantly building in public and helping other Software Engineers build in public. In this episode we discuss how Callie started her career in Software Engineering and how she quickly rose to the title Senior Software Engineer.
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The Software Developer journey means learning lots of new technical skills. Along the way, you're likely to pick up tons of non-technical skills as well. In today's episode, Matt and Eric share some of the things they have learned along the way and share some insights that might help you in your own path.
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In this episode, the Self-Taught Devs have a chat with Jonathan Hammond. Jonathan is a Frontend Developer/Data Analyst, who is looking for his next role as a Frontend Developer. Since his layoff, Jonathan's been building in public and discussing the skills he's been learning recently. Jonathan discusses how he started in the Software industry and some of the tips that he used to get his first job as a developer.
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In this episode, the Self-Taught Devs have a chat with Brian Jenney. Brian is a Sr Engineering Manager, owner of Parsity bootcamp, and host of the Develop Yourself Podcast. He's also regularly posting extremely helpful content on LinkedIn. Want to know how he got his start and how he puts out so much content? Join Eric and Matt as they explore Brian's career in tech!
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What is it like to be a full-time Software Developer? Matt and Eric discuss Erics experience as a full-time Developer and what has changed since getting his first full-time job in the field. Eric discusses is day-to-day tasks, some of his challenges, what he has been learning, and just the overall experience of being full-time.
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It has been over a year since the Self-Taught Devs have discussed the topic of Imposter Syndrome. How have our hosts perspectives changed during that time? Join Eric and Matt as they take a deep dive on what Imposter Syndrome is, their experiences with it, and what they do to combat it.
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The Self-Taught Devs speak with Wilfredo Diaz who is a professional full-time Software Developer. In this episode, Wilfredo discusses how he got his first job in software. He discusses some of the resources and courses he used to get his first job. He also discusses his job search process.
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Join the Self-Taught Devs as they share essential tips for kicking off your next coding project! From choosing the right technology stack and exploring existing packages to planning for future scalability and fostering collaboration, Eric and Matt cover all the bases.
Whether you're a solo developer or part of a team, tune in for practical advice to set yourself up for success in your coding endeavors.
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How do you improve your code? Matt and Eric discuss multiple strategies they've used to improve their skills as Software Developers. Some of these include social and behavioral improvements and some of them include technical improvements.
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If you have been looking for free learning resources you have probably heard about CS50, an online course offered by Harvard University. What is it all about? Is it worth it? Join our hosts Matt and Eric as they discuss Matt's experience so far taking this course.
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Whether you're in tech or not, having a mentor can dramatically increase your learning, and growth. In this weeks episode, Matt and Eric discuss how to get a mentor. Both Matt and Eric have different approaches to getting a mentor so be sure to stay until the end of the show.
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WOW! It has been a full year of the Self-Taught Devs podcast!
First, thank you all so much for listening, for your messages, and for telling others about the show.
Join our hosts Eric and Matt as they discuss their experiences hosting the show, growing with the podcast, connecting with all of you, and what they are looking forward to in 2024.
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In the software engineering world, technical skills can only get you so far. When trying to get your first position as a Software Engineer, one skill that might get overlooked is being able to work as part of a team. In this weeks episode, Eric and Matt discuss their views on working on a Software Engineering team.
What does it mean to work on a Software Engineering team? What are some of the personal skills you could improve to be a better participant on a team? These questions and more will be answered here.
Eric and Matt also discuss their experience working with a difficult team member on a shared project.
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Learning new things can be really hard. If you've got the wrong outlook on the process, it can be overwhelming and cause you to quit. So how do you go about learning new things? In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss their approach and thoughts on the topic of learning.
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This is our 50th episode and because of that, we want to open the podcast to you, the listener. In this episode we answer questions that you submitted. If you want your questions to be answered in a future episode, email them to us at selftaughtdevs@gmail.com or send them to us via LinkedIn.
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You've been working hard trying to make the career change. Tons of job applications, maybe some interviews, but no end in sight. How long should you keep trying? Should you quit? Or is it time to evaluate and make a change. In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss their thoughts on the long-term career change journey, quitting, and giving those who are seeking it the right kind of feedback.
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How long does it take to get your first Software Engineer job? This weeks guest took almost 4 years. In this episode Steven Sheaves details how he changed careers from working in the restaurant industry to becoming a full-time Software Engineer. He also gives great advice on how you can replicate his success. Steven talks about what projects he worked on and how he got experience without having a Software-related job.
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If you're just getting started posting in a public platform about your Software Engineering journey, it can be challenging to find your voice. What do you talk about? How do you talk about it? How do you deal with the scrutiny of the public eye? In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss Finding Your Voice in the Software Engineering Community.
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Is learning Frontend enough? Should everyone strive to become a Full-Stack developer? Should you niche down and only focus on one stack? As competition in the Software Development field becomes more intense, it can be difficult to decide what to focus on. In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss their thoughts on whether learning one stack is enough in todays Software market.
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If you're on social media while trying to make your way in the Software Engineering world, you've probably seen tons of folks giving lots of advice. What are the things you should and shouldn't do when learning to code? How should you spend your time when job searching? What does the ideal resume look like?
There is tons of noise out there, conflicting information, or overly confident posts that don't emphasize the fact that most of what is being said is opinion. Let's talk about it!
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What are some great use cases for ChatGPT? Should you rely on ChatGPT for writing code? Will ChatGPT replace you as a Software Developer? In today's episode, Matt and Eric talk about ChatGPT and their specific uses for this technology.
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Can learning to code make you better at identifying and solving problems? In today's episode, Matt and Eric discuss their problem solving mindset, what it means, and how it has changed overtime.
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You've finally secured full-time employment as a Dev and you're starting work soon. What should you expect for your first week? In this weeks episode, Matt and Eric discuss Erics first week as a full-time developer. Also, they discuss Matt's most recent project updates.
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If you're learning to code or on the job search, it can be hard to take a break from it all. It can also be hard to come back from a break. In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss getting back into coding after taking time away, as well as some psychology on being okay with taking time off in general. Listen in!
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Chris is a Software Engineer and the founder of Tech Tank which is a collaborative space for tech enthusiasts of all levels. Chris talks about her own background and transition into Software, what Tech Tank is and how it brings value to Engineers of all levels, and how to get involved with and start a Dev community of your own. Chris utilized the Dev community and her network to get her first job as a Software Engineer. See how she did it here.
Chris'sLinks:My LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chris-ty-kim/TechTank's LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/techtank-toTechTank's Meetup Page: https://www.meetup.com/techtank-to/TechTank Slack Invite: https://join.slack.com/t/thetechtank/shared_invite/zt-1ye3x0prk-VJm0VLmdA~hmhx1vRIueiA(Edited)
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Big news here at Self-Taught Devs! Eric has accepted his first full-time Software Developer role!
If you want to hear about what it took to break into the industry as a self-taught developer, join Matt and Eric as they reflect on the journey, the challenges, and what comes next.
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Switching careers can be a mentally tough task. But it can also be financially straining. In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss some of the financial decisions they made in order to be able to afford a career change. They talk about how they were able to save for their career change, how they were able to afford their Dev education, and what their financial plans are for after receiving a full-time developer role.
Disclaimer: The topics discussed in this episode are not financial advice!
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How do you get noticed as a Software Developer, and why does it matter? In this episode Matt and Eric discuss their experiences with building in public, posting various types of videos on multiple platforms, publishing projects, etc. What might make an impact to help you gain the right kind of attention? Can it help you land a job? Tune in and listen along!
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We're joined again by DeVontae Moore. Recently DeVontae was let go from his position as a Software Developer. In this episode, Matt and Eric gain insights on what that experience was like for DeVontae, what he learned from his experience, and what he has been doing since in order to grow his skills as a dev.
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The learning never stops when you're on the software engineering journey. In this episode Matt and Eric discuss some lessons they have learned recently regarding personal behaviors, working in teams, new libraries and more. Join our hosts as they share their insights on how they continue to learn and grow.
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The longer you spend in any industry, the more you spot some of the problems. What things bother you about the Software Engineering space? In this weeks episode, Eric and Matt discuss some of the things they have noticed that don't sit quite right.
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When it comes to portfolio projects there's a lot of conflicting advice out there but which should you follow? In this weeks episode, Eric and Matt discuss some of the different options out there and some of the things to consider.
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What are the toughest problems you've faced so far in your journey in software engineering? In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss some of theirs. From challenges with learning new languages and frameworks, to building access policies for larger applications. Any problem solved teaches a lot of lessons, and each one makes you a better developer.
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Matt and Eric have a discussion with Connor Cook about his journey from self-taught to bootcamp to landing an internship. It can be difficult to find your first programming opportunity but Connor found his while he was still in his bootcamp. Connor talks about why he got into programming in the first place and how he managed each step of the way.
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In this episode Eric and Matt discuss software related job interviews. Eric reflects on his experiences now that he's been through a hand full of interviews. He discusses how he got these interviews in the first place and some of the the things he learned through his interviewing process. How do I get interviews? How do I prepare for interviews? What should I expect during the interviewing process? All of these questions and more will be answered in this weeks episode.
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The best way to learn a topic is to teach it. Think you can teach a coding topic in an audio-only format? The "Teach Us" series invites guests to do just that!
In this episode, Matt and Eric talk CORS with Steven Sheaves. Steven has been a developer for three years, and recently has been diving deep into CORS and is ready to share his knowledge. What is CORS? Why do we us it, how do we get started and what should we know?
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Some helpful links:
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https://snyk.io/advisor/
https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/HTTP/CORS
In this episode, Matt and Eric talk strategy with Tyrell Downer, a self-taught developer who has had success in finding two roles for himself. What should you spend your time learning? When should you start applying? What companies should you target and why? Find out the answer to these questions and more in this episode!
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How much should you be learning? What technologies should you be working with? When is it enough? Should you be casting a wide net when it comes to learning or might it better to narrow down your focus? In this episode, Eric and Matt discuss the many options that are at our fingertips and their thoughts on continuous learning.
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In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss their current projects and what technologies they are learning. They take a dive into behavioral lessons, working with Stripe and Unit Testing, and the recently released NextJS 13 App Router.
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Matt and Eric discuss transitioning from solely building portfolio projects to gaining actual work experience. Recently Matt and Eric made the switch to focusing on the career and job search. There was only one issue, they didn't actually have any applicable work experience to add to their resume. In this episode they discuss their recent change in development projects, mind shifts, and adjustments to attitudes in order to gain more professional work experience.
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In this episode, Matt and Eric have a conversation with Luke Hovee. Luke got his first role in web development in 2016 and has held positions with numerous companies since then. We discuss the differences in interviews and expectations of juniors from when Luke started vs today. We also cover discovering and dealing with blindspots when you are in your first role. Rounding off the conversation with tips on finding success with networking, Linkedin, and what matters and provides the most value when building and learning in public.
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In this episode, Matt and Eric have a conversation with Vitto Rivabella. Vitto is a Lead Dev Rel at Alchemy, he created Alchemy Learn and helps people break into web3. In this episode we discuss what web3 is, how Vitto originally got into web3, how it's utilized, and why you should be concerned about it. Vitto took a non traditional path into software and we discuss how he went from learning and making content to his first job in tech.
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In this episode, Matt and Eric have a conversation with Vanessa Vun. She provides a deep-dive on her career transition journey, from working in the medical field to landing her first job in tech. Vanessa details how she got started as a self-taught dev, her resources for learning, her activities in the community, and how she continually evaluated and pivoted in her plan for success. From humble beginnings to earning a job offer, Vanessa's story is a great source of inspiration for aspiring developers.
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Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
Follow Vanessa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessavun/
How do you come up with portfolio project ideas? How do you build portfolio projects? What are some examples of portfolio projects? Eric and Matt answer these questions and more in this weeks episodes. This week we discuss our experiences with trying to build portfolio projects. Coming up with project ideas can be difficult, especially for those that are just starting to learn. By the end of this episode, you'll learn how to come up with your own project ideas.
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss their journey of starting the Self-Taught Devs Podcast, and reflect on their experiences, growth, and challenges over the first 20 episodes. Getting started with content creation can be challenging and intimidating. Matt and Eric go into depth about how they got started, and give advice for anyone looking to do the same.
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss their journey of learning their first programming language, JavaScript. Learning your first programming language can be difficult at first. It requires a different skills than many of us are used to. Matt and Eric talk about their learning process, struggles, preferred learning techniques, and how they eventually learned JavaScript.
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss their journey of learning CSS. How they started, how they improved over time, and the tools, processes, and resources they utilized. They also discuss their favorite tools today, experience with things like Bootstrap and Tailwind, and what you should focus on as you develop your skills.
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
DeVontae Moore had an untraditional transition into tech and it took longer than expected. DeVontae is very active on Linkedin and he gives helpful unconventional advice to junior devs. He also has a newsletter where he gives coding tips and practical advice on how to be a better programmer. In this episode we discuss how he transitioned into tech, tips on getting your first job, how to protect yourself from the effects of a layoff, and much more.
DeVontaes links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/devontaemoore-react-developer/
https://substack.com/profile/131224638-devontae-moore?utm_source=substack_profile
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
What have been some of your expectations for the field of tech? With the vast amounts of information of stories about how to transition into tech, how do you manage your expectations? Eric and Matt discuss their process for managing their expectations as they transition into tech. This includes goal setting, managing disappointment, how their expectations have changed since they started and much more.
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
Are you Building In Public? Have you thought about building in public but don't know where to start?
In this episode, Matt and Eric have a conversation about their thoughts and process on creating content and posting videos of their projects and code. Topics include:
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The process of making content
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Utilizing LinkedIn effectively
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WHY you should be building in public
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Considerations when making your videos
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Tools and getting started
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
In this episode, Matt and Eric take some time to catch up about their recent experiences doing the Self Taught Dev thing. A break from our more structured episodes and interviews. Various topics covered including:
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Taking the pressure off in the path to a career change
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Finding experience through open source and volunteering
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AI and Prompt Engineering
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Being Open to Different Roles in Tech
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Getting better at talking to people
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Updates on our current projects
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
In this episode, Matt and Eric speak with Patrick Da Silva who is a DevOps Consultant at Polar Squad. Patrick talks about how he went from University, to CTO to DevOps. He also discusses his long original job search process and some things that you can do to get your first opportunity in tech. Learn from Patricks untraditional path and see how you can apply it to your own.
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
Connect with Brian Patrick:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dasilvapatrick/
Eric and Matt discuss motivation and how to deal with gaining and losing it. The process of transitioning to tech can be a long road and certainly difficult. How does one stay motivated? Is it a good idea to rely on motivation? What happens when we don’t have any motivation? These questions and more are answered in this episode. Submit your questions to selftaughtdevs@gmail.com.
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
In this episode, Matt and Eric speak with their guest Louie Knolle, discussing his wild journey through numerous jobs like Wilderness Therapy, Orchard work, and Arborist and Tree Farm work before discovering some benefits of the coding profession on a road trip with friends. Louie talks about his learning experience, overcoming challenges when starting some professional-level work, and dealing with burnout. A real, and raw conversation that we can all relate to!
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
Louie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louieknolle/
In this episode, Eric and Matt speak with Brian Pulliam who combines 26 years in tech with over a decade of coaching experience to help folks in engineering and tech navigate their career paths. Topics covered include going from a solo-learner to working on a team, how to improve your resume and better show your achievements, interview strategies, networking, and more! Tons of valuable information from Brian, so take lots of notes!
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
Connect with Brian Pulliam:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/briankpulliam/
https://www.refactorcoaching.com/
Matt and Eric take questions from you, the audience. We asked you all on LinkedIn for questions you wanted answered and you responded. In this episode we discuss multiple topics such as our favorite and least favorite parts of our learning journey, the courses we took, and if we would change anything about our journey. Submit your questions to selftaughtdevs@gmail.com.
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
In this episode, Matt and Eric speak with their guest Alison Childers and discuss her incredible journey. Deciding to leave her job as a teacher and pursue software engineering, this self-taught developer has an amazing journey and discusses how she learned the skills, built in public, networked, and landed her awesome opportunities. A real success story!
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
Alison's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alison-childers-b36b68234/
The job search! Many of us dread it and it can certainly be a challenge. Matt and Eric discuss their experiences so far with applying to jobs. They talk about how they're applying, time management, and networking to find work.
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
No matter what your path is, if you're trying to get into Software Engineering you're going to be self taught at some point! Matt and Eric speak with their guest Odell Purifoy about making the transition into tech, how he juggled the responsibilities of having a family, a full time job, and pursuing education. Tons of lessons about what can help make you successful both on the technical side, and the softskill side.
Connect with Odell:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/odellpurifoy/
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
Andrew Clarkson went from Hello World to employed software Engineer in 10 months. Andrew is a podcaster, mentor, Software Engineer and he hosts his own bi-weekly coffee chats that are completely free and open to the public. In this episode we discuss how he did it and how you can too. Andrew gives great insight into topics like learning code, building in public, networking, and applying for your first job. Join us as we find out how to apply the same methods and strategies Andrew used to get his first job.
Andrews links:
Linktree: https://linktr.ee/aclarkson
Matt's Links:
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-ehrlich-developer0609/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChw4nAEszy6uc5hJUhkNvAg
Medium: https://medium.com/@mattcodes06
Eric's Links:
Portfolio: https://www.ericwink.dev/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-winkelspecht/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ericwinkdev
You've probably felt Imposter Syndrome when learning a new skill, starting a new job, or just randomly throughout your life. What is it? What can you do about it? In this episode, Matt and Eric have an open and honest discussion about Imposter Syndrome as they talk about their experiences with it, and provide some suggestions that may help you in recognizing and combating those feelings.
Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/
Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev
Matt and Eric are joined by Kevin Miller. Kevin is a senior Software Engineer and the host of his own podcast Coder Convos he's also very active within the Developer community on LinkedIn. Kevin discusses many tips for getting your first job in tech and things that you can do today to give yourself a better chance. Getting your first developer role can be very difficult but it can become a lot easier by applying Kevin's methods.
Kevins links:
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@coderconvos254
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevm254/
Matt's Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattEhrlich_Dev
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-ehrlich-developer0609/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChw4nAEszy6uc5hJUhkNvAg
Medium: https://medium.com/@mattcodes06
Eric's Links:
Portfolio: https://www.ericwink.dev/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-winkelspecht/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ericwinkdev
Eric and Matt discuss the pros and cons of going the self-taught route for learning Software Engineering. Making the choice to get started on the learning journey is tough, and with options like Bootcamps, CS Degrees, or learning by yourself and finding your own resources, it's difficult to figure out the right option. Eric and Matt discuss their experiences and their opinions, and try to provide some insight into the self-taught journey.
Matt's Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattEhrlich_Dev
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-ehrlich-developer0609/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChw4nAEszy6uc5hJUhkNvAg
Medium: https://medium.com/@mattcodes06
Eric's Links:
Portfolio: https://www.ericwink.dev/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-winkelspecht/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ericwinkdev
Eric and Matt discuss the process of switching careers to web development. Switching careers can be a difficult decision to make due to the many factors that have to be considered before switching. Matt and Eric talk about their experiences changing careers to web development and what they're doing in order to switch.
Matt's Links:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattEhrlich_Dev
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-ehrlich-developer0609/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChw4nAEszy6uc5hJUhkNvAg
Medium: https://medium.com/@mattcodes06
Eric's Links:
Portfolio: https://www.ericwink.dev/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-winkelspecht/
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ericwinkdev