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Rejecting the DRY Principle

24 augustus 2015 · 14 min

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Today's episode is about repeating yourself, and knowing when to repeat yourself and when not to. Lees meer

This episode was inspired by Sandy Metz. One of Sandy's teachings is to repeat yourself until you understand your code. It is much better to have repeated code than to have complex code. As a developer, it is your responsibility to decide if your code is better suited to be duplicated or complex.

This episode goes against the grain of the DRY methodology, but I challenge you to question everything. Investigate everything you hear and challenge your learning.

Thanks to today's sponsor: Code School

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I would love to hear any questions you have about coding and life. If you have a question you'd like me to explore email me at developertea@gmail.com, or write to me on twitter @developertea. Developer Tea is a Spec Network production. Check out the Spec community and join the conversation.

I hope you enjoyed this episode and until next time,

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Time vs. Value: Billing for Features

21 augustus 2015 · 11 min

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Today I'm going to be sharing the simple perspective shift that helped me understand how valuable programming is. In this episode, I'll go over how to shift your thinking from time in relation to money to value in relation to money. I'll go over problem solving improvements, and proposal writing language to help you make that shift in mindset from time to value pricing. Lees meer

Thanks to today's sponsor: Digital Ocean

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The Twelve-Factor App, Part 2: Dependencies & Config

19 augustus 2015 · 13 min

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In today's episode we to continue or discussion on The Twelve-Factor App. Specifically reviewing the importance of dependencies and config. In this episode we'll go over manifest files, node modules, gitignore, and keeping your code in the safest state. Lees meer

Special thanks to today's sponsor: Harvest

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I hope you enjoyed this episode.

Thanks for listening, and until next time,

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The Twelve-Factor App, Part 1: Codebase

17 augustus 2015 · 15 min

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This week, I'm going to go dig into a few of Heroku's Twelve-Factor Application Model. Today's episode will be focused around codebase also known as a repository. We'll talk about understanding codebase, implementing techniques and deploying. Lees meer

I'd like to note that you can implement this model on any deployment platform, not just Heroku. There's even a way to create a Heroku like docker on Digital Ocean. It's called Dokku.

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Geting in Touch:

If you'd like to automatically receive updates to the show you can subscribe to Developer Tea in any platform you choose. You can also follow me on twitter @developertea or the spec.fm network @specfm to get instant updates on this show along all the other shows in spec.fm.

I hope you enjoyed this episode, and until next time,

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Mutable States, Refactory Tips & Reasonable Code Techniques

15 augustus 2015 · 11 min

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In today's episode I'll dig into mutable states and go over two things you can do to get away from relying on external states so you can read and test methods. Be sure to check out Sandy Metz's 2015 Railconf talk "nothing is something" on why conditional statements make code more difficult to reason. Lees meer

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Reading the Manual

12 augustus 2015 · 15 min

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In today's episode, I talk about the importance of stopping assumptions in their tracks by reading manuals. I'll go over documentation, and tips to get you started on the fundamentals of manual reading. Lees meer

Thanks to today's sponsor: Digital Ocean

Today's episode is presented by DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code "DEVELOPER TEA" at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!

I hope you enjoyed this episode. Until next time,

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Intentional Problem Solving: How To Work It Out, Without Google

10 augustus 2015 · 14 min

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In today's episode, I talk about intentional problem solving and challenge listeners to stop reaching for the quickest answer and instead experience the problem. Lees meer

During today's episode I provide some tips to help build your experimentation techniques so you can find a solution without automatically defaulting to Google or Stack Overflow first.

If you participated in this challenge. I would love to hear about your experience. To share your story, email me at developertea@gmail.com, write to me through my contact form or reach me on Twitter @developertea.

Big thanks to today's sponsor: Hired

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job or contract work be sure to check out Hired.

If you apply and interview using this link: http://www.Hired.com/developertea Hired will double their traditional "thank you" bonus of $2,000 to $4,000 if you accept a job offer. Know someone who's job hunting? If you refer them using the same link and they accept the job you will also get a referral bonus of $1337.

Thanks for listening to today's episode and until next time,

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Listener Question: Dhruv Asks, "What should a beginner like me work on?"

7 augustus 2015 · 22 min

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In today's episode I respond to a listener question that came in from Dhruv, who asks, "What should a beginner like me work on?" Aside from being a better coder, where should you expand your knowledge? Lees meer

If you have a question that you'd like me to explore you can write to me via Twitter @developertea or through the Developer Tea contact form. Don't forget to leave a review on iTunes. If you love the show let me know and if you think there's an area we need to improve tell me that too.

Shout out to our new network, Spec.FM and affiliate podcast, Design Details. If you what to learn more about the design and development community, definitely check that out.

Additional Resources Mentioned

Ted Talk, Start with Why by Simon Sinek and his book

How to win friends and influence people: book

Khan Academy

John Sonmez Interview

Special thanks to today's sponsor: Harvest

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Thanks for listening, and until next time,

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The Power of the Minute & Engineering Memorable Experiences

5 augustus 2015 · 13 min

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On Today's episode, I talk about making a good first impression. How can we engineer memorable moments that will create a positive impact on how people will remember your product or service? Lees meer

We don't have to be experts, but as developers we do need to be mindful of what it means to create a good user experience. As an example, I refer in this episode to Image Magic and their lack of good user experience.

Special thanks to today's sponsor: Hired

Hired is your free, no obligation resource for job searching. If you or someone you know is out there searching for a design or development job be sure to check out Hired.

If you apply and interview using this link: http://www.Hired.com/developertea Hired will double their traditional "thank you" bonus of $2,000 to $4,000 if you accept a job offer. Know someone who's job hunting? If you refer them using the same link and they accept the job you will also get a referral bonus of $1337.

If you or someone you know is searching for a development or design gig, check out Hired.

Thanks for listening to today's episode and until next time,

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Single Responsibility Principle: A Class Should Have One, and Only One Reason to Change

3 augustus 2015 · 10 min

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In today's episode I review why focus is so important to coding by diving into the Solid Principles developed by Robert C. Martin also known as "Uncle Bob" and the importance of the Single Responsibility Principle: A class should have one, and only one, reason to change. Lees meer

Thanks to today's sponsor: Digital Ocean

Today's episode is presented by DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code "DEVELOPER TEA" at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!

I hope you've enjoyed this episode. Until next time,

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Listener Question: Janus asks, As a Designer, when should I let someone else do the code heavy lifting?

31 juli 2015 · 22 min

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Today's episode, I answer a listener question from Janus, who focuses primarily on User Experience and Design. Janus asks, How much code should I know before handing it to a developer? Lees meer

Programming isn't easy. Hard work ethic pays off. To answer this question, I turn to the experts, and a 9 step framework for checking your code.

Thank you, Janus for your question. If you have a question that you'd like to have discussed on the show write me through my contact form or via twitter: @developertea.

Special thanks to today's sponsor: Hired

Hired is your free, no obligation resource for job searching. If you or someone you know is out there searching for a design or development job be sure to check out Hired.

Here's the best part about Hired sponsoring the show, if you apply and interview using this link: http://www.Hired.com/developertea Hired will double their traditional "thank you" bonus of $2,000 to $4,000 if you accept a job offer. Know someone who's job hunting? If you refer them using the same link and they accept the job you will also get a referral bonus of $1337.

If you or someone you know is searching for a development or design gig, check out Hired.

Thanks for listening to today's episode and until next time,

Enjoy your Tea

How to Play to Your Strengths

29 juli 2015 · 18 min

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Strengths and skills are two different things, but when should you learn a new skill or improve a current skill? During today's episode, I'll talk about what strengths can help you recognize which skills to become a master at, how your current resources can help, and the importance of investing time in relationships. Lees meer

Additional Reading Mentioned:

Now, Discover Your Strengths by Marcus Buckingham

If you'd like to leave a review of Developer Tea, visit our iTunes page. I appreciate your feedback. Of course you can also contact me directly via a mail form, or twitter: @developertea.

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The Disposability of Computing Resources & Fixing Future Bug Anxiety

27 juli 2015 · 8 min

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Have you ever felt like you've had to plan everything before beginning to write your code? In today's episode, I talk about the disposability of our computing resources, code testing tips, and how to intermingle coding with planning. Lees meer

Thanks to today's sponsor: Digital Ocean

Today's episode is presented by DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code "DEVELOPER TEA" at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!

I hope you've enjoyed this episode. Until next time,

Enjoy your tea.

Anchoring Your Estimations: How to Keep Clients Happy

24 juli 2015 · 11 min

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Clients are never happy when hearing that you've underestimated how long a project will take in reality. In today's episode, I talk about how to anchor your estimations and keep your clients happy, and share a quick tip to get you there. Lees meer

Related Resources from this episode

Estimating sandwiches: https://developertea.com/episodes/9981

Anchor Bias: http://coglode.com/gems/anchoring-bias

How do you keep clients happy? If you've got a creative or noteworthy way of keeping clients happy I'd love to hear about it. You can write me via email: developertea@gmail.com or through the Developer Tea email form.

Special thanks to today's sponsor: Harvest

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Try it out free for 30 days at getharvest.com. After your trial, enter code TEATIME at checkout to save 50% off your first month.

Thanks for listening, and until next time,

Enjoy your tea.

Why You Should Refactor Your Software

22 juli 2015 · 16 min

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In today's episode I'll talk about the importance of refactoring your software, identifying when you should refactor your code and tips and techniques for optimal refactoring to keep your code easier to maintain and easier for future extension. Martin Fowler, who wrote the Agile Manifesto and a great resource has a great stance on this when he says, "You don't decide to refactor, you refactor as a part of development process." Lees meer

Resource Links:

Refactoring, a book by Martin Fowler

Refactoring, Ruby Edition by Martin Fowler

Special thanks to today's sponsor: Hired

Hired is your free, no obligation resource for job searching. If you or someone you know is out there searching for a design or development job be sure to check out Hired. Here's the best part about Hired sponsoring the show, if you apply and interview using this link: http://www.Hired.com/developertea Hired will double their traditional "thank you" bonus of $2,000 to $4,000 if you accept a job offer. Know someone who's job hunting? If you refer them using the same link and they accept the job you will also get a referral bonus of $1337.

If you or someone you know is searching for a development or design gig, check out Hired.

Listener Question: What's The Difference Between a Junior and Senior Developer?

20 juli 2015 · 22 min

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What is the difference between a Junior and Senior Developer? Lees meer

In today's episode, I talk about what it takes to get from Junior level programmer to a Senior level programmer. We'll go over some basic characteristics of the two levels, and tips to get further in your programing career.

Special thanks to Today's sponsor: Code School

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Patrick Hill: Hobby Life vs. Work Life

17 juli 2015 · 51 min

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in today's episode, I get to talk with fellow developer and podcaster Patrick Hill about how to balance hobbies and work life. We talk about goals, motivation, time management and learning to focus on how to progress from one week to the next. Lees meer

You can follow Patrick not on Twitter but you can find him on Instagram or Letterboxd. Make sure you check out Patrick's podcast: Master of 1 and if you're a fan of Walking Dead, check out Episode 43, in which Patrick and I debate the show.

Special thanks to today's sponsor: Hired

Hired is your free, no obligation resource for job searching. If you land a job through Hired using this link: http://www.Hired.com/developertea Hired will double their traditional "thank you" bonus of $2,000. That's a $4,000 bonus when you accept a job. If you refer someone and they accept the job you will also get a referral bonus of $1337. Hired is a free, no obligation resource, so if you or someone you know is searching for a development or design gig, check out Hired.

Grant Ingersoll: The Numbers Don't Lie

15 juli 2015 · 28 min

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I had the pleasure of talking with Grant Ingersoll. Grant is a search and NLP engineer, author of Taming Text and CTO at Lucidworks. Lees meer

In today's episode, Grant and I discuss his book, Taming Text, how he got into Natural Language Processing (NLP), and discover what he thinks is the next big problem to be solved in text and language analysis.

If you're interested in working on text problems follow Grant @gsingers

Additional Reading / Learnings Suggested by Grant:

Foundations of statistically natural language processing

Natural Language Toolkit for python developers

GATE

Thanks to today's sponsor: Code School

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Thanks for listening, and until next time,

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Episode 100!

13 juli 2015 · 14 min

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Today marks our 100th episode! Lees meer

Special thanks to you, the listener for tuning in, submitting your many listener questions, sending feedback, and for nominating Developer Tea as podcast of the year in this year's Net Awards.

We've accomplished a lot in our first 100 episodes, experimenting and improving along the way.

In today's episode, I'll talk about the importance of improvement as a developer and as a person and give four tips for continuous improvement.

in some exciting news: Developer Tea and Design Details have joined to form the network SpecFM.

You can still reach me via email at developertea@gmail.com but you can also reach me at jonathan@spec.fm.

Check out Design Details and Spec.fm, and I look forward to you joining me for the next 100 episodes.

Today's episode is brought to you by: OneMonth

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Thanks for joining and until next time.

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Daily routines and controlling impulsive behaviors

10 juli 2015 · 12 min

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Today I talk about the pros and cons to the restraint bias or impulsive behaviors. Tools like a daily routine help to refocus your impulses. I'll go over routines and other helpful tools to help steer those impulsive behaviors. Lees meer

If you have not voted for Developer Tea in the year's Net Awards head on over to bit.ly/votetea and support the show for this year's podcast of the year.

Thanks to today's sponsor: Code School

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I hope you've enjoyed this episode. Until next time,

Enjoy your tea.

Your Brain: On IKEA as a cognitive bias

8 juli 2015 · 10 min

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How many times have you seen someone create a framework, realize it has bugs, and instead of adopting a bigger framework, would rather spend the extra time fixing their bugs, all for the sake of using something they'd built? Lees meer

This is also known as The IKEA effect. When one places more value on something they'd had a part in building, regardless of quality or function.

Today, I look at the things that help us make good decisions, things that hinder our ability to make those good decisions and tips to recognize your biases so you can continue to make good decisions on a regular basis.

The best way to make sure you don't miss out on any Developer Tea shows, is to go ahead and subscribe to the show. You can do that through iTunes, Stitcher, our RSS feed or any other platform you use.

There's only a few days left to vote for Developer Tea as podcast of the year in this year's 16th Annual Net Awards, so if you haven't yet go to bit.ly/votetea

Thanks to today's sponsor: Digital Ocean

Today's episode is presented by DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code "DEVELOPER TEA" at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!

I hope you've enjoyed this episode. Until next time,

Enjoy your tea.

Useful Laziness

6 juli 2015 · 7 min

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In today's episode I talk about the positive and negative effects of laziness, and the overlap between simplicity and complexity, especially in your code. Lees meer

Don't forget to vote for Developer Tea for podcast of the year in the 16th annual Net Awards - Voting ends July 13th!

Today's episode is brought to you by: OneMonth

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Until next time,

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Estimation and shifting focus from absolute to relative

3 juli 2015 · 12 min

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Estimation is so hard to do. Today, I talk about overcoming estimation obstacles, and some tactics to help you along the way. Lees meer

It's difficult to know what we're capable of, especially if we haven't nailed down a routine. Even if you do have a routine down, you can't predict the future. How do we get around this when scoping a project?

I'll dig into this and many other questions about estimation and how we can make estimations work in our favor.

Don't forget to vote for Developer Tea as podcast of the year in the 16th Annual Net Awards!

Thanks to today's sponsor: Digital Ocean

Today's episode is presented by DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code "DEVELOPER TEA" at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!

I hope you've enjoyed this episode. Until next time,

Enjoy your tea.

Russ Taylor, Part Two: Bulletproof Vest

1 juli 2015 · 42 min

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During today's second half of our two-part interview, Russ Taylor and I talk about the importance of testing. We dive into methods for testing like Happy Path Testing, and how to stay productive using techniques like Kanban. Lees meer

If you missed the first half of my interview with Russ, and listen to more episodes, you can head over to Developer Tea.com and hit Subscribe through our RSS feed, Stitcher, on iTunes or another podcasting platform that you prefer.

Don't forget to vote for Developer Tea as podcast of the year in the 16th Annual Net Awards!

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As always, thanks for listening. Until next time,

Enjoy your tea.

Russ Taylor, Part One: Continuous Integration

30 juni 2015 · 28 min

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During today's first half of a two-part interview, I have the pleasure of talking with Russ Taylor. Russ works on the continuous integration team at Etsy. Lees meer

We had a chance to talk about test driven development, all of the processes that Russ is involved with at Etsy, and how big applications like Etsy come together.

If you don't want to miss out on the second half of my interview with Russ, you can head on over to Developer Tea.com and hit Subscribe through our RSS feed, Stitcher, on iTunes or another podcasting platform that you prefer.

This episode is sponsored by OneMonth.com. Head over to OneMonth.com/developertea to get started learning Ruby on Rails in just one month, and receive a limited-time 25% discount!

I hope you enjoy the show, and until next time,

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Don't Delay, Say No

26 juni 2015 · 9 min

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Don't Delay Lees meer

In today's episode, I talk about the fatal flaw of putting things off 'til tomorrow, and the simple, yet difficult, solution to the imbalance of the demand we experience versus our capacity to accomplish those demands.

Mentioned in this episode:

Avdi Grimm's new language roadmap

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Mackenzie Child, Part Two: Design Background, Developer Skill

24 juni 2015 · 25 min

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In the second half of this episode, Mackenzie Child and I talk about his 12 in 12 challenge, and what it was like to make the switch from designer to developer. Lees meer

We cover a lot of ground in this episode. Starting with Mackenzie's first job as a designer, getting the backstory on why he decided to learn code, what encouraged him to make the switch, and how designers can get coding, today through Unicasts.

You can follow Mackenzie on twitter @mackenziechild and make sure you check out his work at Unicasts.com.

Part one with Mackenzie: Making Concrete Goals, can be found at DeveloperTea.com

If you enjoyed this episode, head on over to iTunes and give this podcast a rating, it really does help!

Have a question that you'd like to explore? Send an email to developertea@gmail.com or reach out on Twitter @DeveloperTea.

Don't forget to vote for Developer Tea in the 16th Annual Net Awards! Go to http://bit.ly/votetea to vote for Developer Tea now!

This episode is sponsored by OneMonth.com. Head over to OneMonth.com/developertea to get started learning Ruby on Rails in just one month, and receive a limited-time 25% discount!

Thanks for listening, until next time.

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Mackenzie Child, Part One: Concrete Goals

22 juni 2015 · 16 min

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I caught up with Mackenzie Child to talk about his 12 in 12 challenge. In which he challenges himself to learn Ruby on Rails by building 12 web apps in 12 weeks. Lees meer

During this first episode, we talk about why he decided to challenge himself, the overlap in skill set between design and development, and learning to recognize when you're overcommitted.

If you want to learn how to build Ruby on Rails web apps from design to code , especially as a designer, be sure to check out Unicasts.com.

Be sure to tune in on Wednesday, for part two of this series, when Mackenzie shares how he learned Ruby.

if you've enjoyed this episode be sure to subscribe. If you have any feedback for the show, have an idea to an episode or just want to say hello, you can reach me on twitter: @DeveloperTea or via email: developertea@gmail.com

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Benefits of Knowledge: Teaching to Learn

19 juni 2015 · 8 min

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Today, I talk about teaching in order to learn. This isn't reserved to just those in or going through school, but anyone who has learned a skill. Lees meer

There aren't many excuses for you not teaching what you know. This is especially important for developers, where languages, functions, and working knowledge changes on a dime.

During this episode I'll talk about when to start teaching, how to start teaching, and three benefits of teaching.

If you have any questions, feedback or topics you'd like me to discuss, you can reach me via email at: developertea@gmail.com or on twitter @DeveloperTea.

Thank you so much for listening,

Enjoy your tea.

Listener Question: How to Separate Your Social Media Identities

17 juni 2015 · 17 min

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This is a question that I think needs to come up more often. That is, how do we integrate our professional lives with our personal lives? Lees meer

in today's episode, I give a very difficult answer to Matthew's very difficult question: "How do you separate your social media identities?"

If you have questions for me like Matthew did, you can contact me via email: developertea@gmail.com or on twitter: @DeveloperTea.

This episode is sponsored by OneMonth.com. Head over to OneMonth.com/developertea to get started learning Ruby on Rails in just one month, and receive a limited-time 25% discount!

Thanks for listening, and enjoy your Tea.

Internship Tips

16 juni 2015 · 11 min

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If you're serious about becoming a developer, you should consider getting an internship. Today I'll give you three tips on choosing an internship. Along with three tips on getting the most out of that internship, and discuss the importance of code reviews. Lees meer

Thank you for listening. You can always reach out to to me via email: developertea@gmail.com or twitter: @DeveloperTea

Today's episode is sponsored by Raygun.io. Raygun automatically detects and diagnoses errors and crashes in your software applications and notifies you of issues that are affecting your end users. Raygun supports all major web and mobile programming languages, you can get started FREE today.

1 Million

15 juni 2015 · 8 min

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Today is a very special inspiration episode. Thanks to each and every one of you, our listeners, Developer Tea has reached over 1,000,000 unique downloads. Lees meer

To celebrate, I want to talk to you a little bit about hard work, determination and where to find the motivation to get on the ground and start doing.

Thank you to all of our listeners. I couldn't do this without you. I am, also excited to announce that Developer Tea now has an official t-shirt, available on Cotton Bureau. Get your official Developer Tea t-shirt, today. The last possible second to buy this design is Jun 18, 2015 at 8:00 PM EDT.

Don't forget to vote for Developer Tea in the 16th Annual Net Awards! Go to http://bit.ly/votetea to vote for Developer Tea, today.

Of course, if you have any feedback for the show, a question you'd like to explore, or suggestions you can email me at developertea@gmail.com or write to me on

twitter: @DeveloperTea

Answering Front-End Interview Questions: Call vs. Apply and Integrating Multiple Stylesheets

12 juni 2015 · 13 min

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On today's episode, I discuss the importance of forming an informed opinion by disecting two questions in github's Front-End Developer Interview Questions repository. Lees meer

Employers want to know how you approach situations and your opinion on topics in the industry. To illustrate that, I answer two questions from github's Front-End Developer Interview Questions repository:

What's the difference between call and apply?

If you have five separate style sheets, how would you add them into your site?

Front-End Development is ever changing, and my answers are subject to change, as you'll find with most topics in the field. An informed opinion will keep potential employers engaged, and help both of you understand an eachothers stance on a subject or problem that needs solving.

If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe to our show and don't forget to rate us on iTunes. It really does help!

If you have questions for the industry or me submit your question on the developer tea website, email me at developertea@gmail.com or write to me on twitter @DeveloperTea

This episode is sponsored by OneMonth.com. Head over to OneMonth.com/developertea to get started learning Ruby on Rails in just one month, and receive a limited-time 25% discount!

Beyond The Skillset

11 juni 2015 · 18 min

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Today's episode was inspired by a listener question on job hunting and what makes you employable. Lees meer

In this episode I cover the minimum requirements of employment and what that means from an employer's perspective, review frustrations of job hunting and how to overcome them, and cover the three key areas to keep in mind when job hunting. By the end of this episode you will be set you up with a job hunting action plan.

If you have a question that you'd like to explore, send an email to developertea@gmail.com or reach out on Twitter @DeveloperTea. You can subscribe to this podcast on our website, or any other service to get updates on the latest episodes and topics.

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Part Two: Brianna and Andrew Norcross Talk About Entrepreneurship, Learning a Language, and Defending Wordpress

10 juni 2015 · 41 min

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Brianna and Andrew Norcross are a powerhouse of a couple. They started Reaktiv Studios, a WordPress-focused agency based in Florida. I spoke with Brianna and Andrew about how they have learned to work together as a married couple. If you missed it, make sure you check out Part 1 of this series. Lees meer

Follow Reaktiv, Andrew, and Brianna on Twitter:

Brianna: @sarcasmically

Andrew: @norcross

The Studio: @reaktivstudios

Make sure you tell them @DeveloperTea sent you.

If you're wondering what kind of WordPress work these two are involved in, check out Nextdraft Newsletter, developed by ReaktivStudio's and mentioned in today's episode. It might help to know that they are an official service partner for WordPress VIP. So, yeah, they're legit.

Check out ReaktivStudios.com to learn more about what Brianna and Andrew do every day!

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Part One: Brianna and Andrew Norcross Talk About Working Together, Living Together, Balance, and Rebellion

8 juni 2015 · 19 min

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Brianna and Andrew Norcross are a powerhouse of a couple. They started Reaktiv Studios, a WordPress-focused agency based in Florida. I spoke with Brianna and Andrew about how they have learned to work together as a married couple. Be sure to subscribe if you don't want to miss part two! Lees meer

If you're wondering what kind of WordPress work these two are involved in, it might help to know that they are an official service partner for WordPress VIP. So, yeah, they're legit.

Check out ReaktivStudios.com to learn more about what Brianna and Andrew do every day!

Follow Reaktiv, Andrew, and Brianna on Twitter:

Brianna: @sarcasmically

Andrew: @norcross

@reaktivstudios

Make sure you tell them @DeveloperTea sent you.

Check out ReaktivStudios.com to learn more about what Brianna and Andrew do every day!

Vote for Developer Tea in the 16th Annual Net Awards! Go to http://bit.ly/votetea to vote for Developer Tea now!

Today's sponsor is Codeship, a hosted continuous integration platform. Get started today at Codeship.com, and use the code developertea for 20% off any plan when you choose the premium plan!

Inspiration Episode: Kent Beck Day!

5 juni 2015 · 6 min

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Hey everyone! Today, I celebrate a hero of mine, Kent Beck. Full of quite a few pieces of wisdom, Kent is an incredible thinker and writer. Today, I share two quotes from Kent, and discuss their implications. Lees meer

Make sure you vote for Developer Tea for the Net Awards! To vote, simply go to http://bit.ly/votetea and follow the instructions on the page!

Media Consumption Diet

2 juni 2015 · 13 min

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Today's episode is all about media consumption, and the importance of slowing down and being more intentional about what we consume. Lees meer

This episode is sponsored by Intuit. Check out the developer sandbox and API explorer at http://intuit.me/DevTea to get started building apps for millions of small business today!

Discovering Formalization: The Proper Place for Theory

1 juni 2015 · 7 min

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Today, we discuss the place of formalization and theory, and how we should be starting from the position of discovery rather than trying to fit every problem to a pre-existing theoretical formula. Lees meer

Today's sponsor is Codeship, a hosted continuous integration platform. Get started today at Codeship.com, and use the code developertea for 20% off any plan when you choose the premium plan!

Listener Question: How Do I Start Mentoring? 2 Tips To Make A Mentorship Effective for the Mentor AND the Mentee

29 mei 2015 · 13 min

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Today, I answer a question from listener Emalee about how to become a beginner mentor. From the outside looking in, this is very difficult! Going from "student" to "teacher" is a hard transition. I outline a few thoughts, and give you two tips from my experience. Lees meer

Links:

Vote for Developer Tea

"How to Win Friends and Influence People"

Business leadership books on Amazon

Today's sponsor is Codeship, a hosted continuous integration platform. Get started today at Codeship.com, and use the code developertea for 20% off any plan when you choose the premium plan!

Inspiration Episode: Creating Effective Metaphors + Developer Tea Gets Nominated for "Best Podcast of the Year" in the Net Awards!

27 mei 2015 · 9 min

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Metaphors are a powerful way of exploring a given subject. In this episode, I'll share with you why metaphors are so powerful, and how you can create effective metaphors yourself! Lees meer

To vote for Developer Tea in the 16th annual Net Awards, go to http://bit.ly/votetea !

This episode is sponsored by Intuit. Check out the developer sandbox and API explorer at http://intuit.me/DevTea to get started building apps for millions of small business today!

4 Tips for Creating a Great Developer Resume

25 mei 2015 · 14 min

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In this episode, I give 4 tips for creating a great resume. The reality is, resumes are still an important part of the hiring process. Your resume can make or break you. So, what are employees looking for in a developer? I can only speak from my personal experience, and I believe these 4 tips will help you create a better resume for the job you want! Lees meer

Today's sponsor is Codeship, a hosted continuous integration platform. Get started today at Codeship.com, and use the code developertea for 20% off any plan when you choose the premium plan!

Travis Neilson, Part Two: Engaging Your Audience, Creating Conversations, Becoming a Publisher, and Viciously Yucky Comments on YouTube

22 mei 2015 · 35 min

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Today, I'm joined by the talented and intelligent Travis Neilson. Lees meer

Travis is the creator of DevTips, an instructional YouTube channel that has generated over 1 million views and about 35,000 subscribers! Travis invited me on his show recently, and I had such a good time that I decided to invite him to Developer Tea. We talk about quite a few things related to different platforms and media types, and being a publisher on each of these media types.

You can find the YouTube channel for DevTips here: https://www.youtube.com/user/DevTipsForDesigners

Make sure you also follow Travis on Twitter at https://twitter.com/travisneilson

Links:

DevTips

My guest DevTips episode

"How the internet works"

Late Nights with Trav and Los

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Today's episode is sponsored by CodeSchool. Get enrolled to start playing through one of CodeSchool's exciting courses today!

Travis Neilson, Part One: Evergreen Content and the Pluses and Minuses of YouTube vs Podcasting

21 mei 2015 · 29 min

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Today, I'm joined by the talented and intelligent Travis Neilson. Lees meer

Travis is the creator of DevTips, an instructional YouTube channel that has generated over 1 million views and about 35,000 subscribers! Travis invited me on his show recently, and I had such a good time that I decided to invite him to Developer Tea. We talk about quite a few things related to different platforms and media types, and being a publisher on each of these media types.

You can find the YouTube channel for DevTips here: https://www.youtube.com/user/DevTipsForDesigners

Make sure you also follow Travis on Twitter at https://twitter.com/travisneilson

Links:

DevTips

My guest DevTips episode

"How the internet works"

Late Nights with Trav and Los

How to Win Friends and Influence People

Today's episode is sponsored by CodeSchool. Check out the brand new Unmasking HTML Email course and other exciting courses today!

Healthy Difficulty: Dealing With Frustration and Confusion

20 mei 2015 · 8 min

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In this episode, I discuss the origin of difficulty and confusion, and how we can better deal with these things on a day to day basis. It turns out, frustration and confusion are some of the most important experiences in our lives. Lees meer

Today's episode is sponsored by Developer Tea! Go to OneMonth.com/developertea to get 25% off now!

Three Methods to Improve Your Memorization and Learning Ability, Starting Today

18 mei 2015 · 12 min

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In today's episode, I discuss three different methods that will help create long lasting, usable memory more effectively. Lees meer

Today's sponsor is Codeship, a hosted continuous integration platform. Get started today at Codeship.com, and use the code developertea for 20% off any plan when you choose the premium plan!

My Thoughts (and Stolen Quotes) About Originality, Creating from Nothing, and the Authenticity of Synthesis

15 mei 2015 · 8 min

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In today's episode, I talk about the importance of synthesis to the process of creating novel things. I also discuss our obsession with originality and "creating from nothing." Lees meer

Today's episode is sponsored by DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code "DeveloperTea" on the billing page after you create your account to get a $10 credit!

Interview with Daniel Rapp, Creator of the Doppler JavaScript Library

14 mei 2015 · 17 min

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Today, I interview Daniel Rapp, creator of the Doppler.js library. Daniel is a computer science student in Sweden who is constantly investigating the intersection of math and creativity using code. Doppler became popular on GitHub, despite the fact that it isn't practically useful for most developers; this interested me, so I decided to reach out to Daniel. Lees meer

Links:

Doppler.js

Paper explaining the Doppler effect

Twss.js

That's what she said (Urban Dictionary, possibly NSFW)

Canvas

Advice from Daniel:

"Main thing was a lot of experiments.... I published everything I created... Experiment and keep learning."

"Play around with mathematics to learn development while you're learning at school."

"Create a lot of small projects. Don't create anything too big before you're ready."

"As soon as you start doing something for money, it's not as much fun. I do this because it's fun."

@danielrapp

rappdaniel.com

https://www.codeschool.com/?utm_source=Developer_Tea&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=May!

Listener Question from Summit: How To Hunt for a Different Job While Already Employed Without Exhausting Yourself or Burning Bridges

13 mei 2015 · 14 min

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In today's episode, listener Summit asks about how to search for a new job while being employed, and how to keep from getting to exhausted. Lees meer

This episode is sponsored by Intuit. Check out the developer sandbox and API explorer at http://intuit.me/DevTea to get started building apps for millions of small business today!

Creating Obvious Systems: Why Mental Models Justify Simplicity, and When to Utilize Surprise and Delight

11 mei 2015 · 10 min

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In today's episode, I discuss the importance of relying on obviousness when designing software and user interfaces, and when you should be utilizing surprise. Lees meer

Today's episode is sponsored by DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code "DeveloperTea" on the billing page after you create your account to get a $10 credit!