Elixir Newbie

Programming can be fun, but it can lead to feeling stressed. Allow this stress to sit for too long, and that can lead to a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion usually referred to as burnout. In this episode, I'll share my own experience with stress and burnout (both present and past) as well as some strategies for dealing with it. --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native?...

Pair programming is a way to collaboratively program with other developers. In this episode, let's talk about how pair programming is useful, how you can maximize the effectiveness of your pair programming sessions., and how to adopt pair programming as a practice on your team. --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024. For the latest upd...

When you start learning software development, you eventually pass the point where you go from learning, to actively seeking a job. That experience is difficult, because you may not feel ready, but in order to progress as a programmer, it's important to get hands-on real-world experience. Here to discuss that with me today is Matthew Baker, former MEDEVAC Crewchief and fellow Elixir Newbie. Li...

It was Elixir Conf this week (at the time of recording). let's talk about my major takeaways and favorite talks from attending the online event! Links: - Ask Jeffrey Matthias About Testing: help@testingelixir.com - Jeffrey Matthias - Maintainable Test Factories - Testing Elixir Effective and Robust Testing for Elixir and its Ecosystem - Elixir Conf - Dave Lucia - Surface UI - Max Veytsman Dis...

Should you consider being self-taught, or a formal approach through a BootCamp or school? To explore this idea I'm joined today by Tam Kbeili, founder of several startups including the Code Code Developer BootCamp. Links: - CodeCast - Aplicar - Valley of Despair - Free Code Camp - Code Academy - Dunning Crueger Effect --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Work...

Data is everything in programming. Understanding how to represent real-world information as data types is fundamental. So let's talk about the common data types in Elixir. Links: - Elixir School --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024. For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter .

Imposter syndrome is the feeling you get when expectations of you don't line up with your perceived reality. So what do you do when you feel it, and could it be a sign you're doing something right? --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024. For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter .

You have joined a new team, and you have been given your first task. But, how do you solve a problem in an unknown codebase? For that matter, How do you solve any problem put in front of you? --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024. For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter .

You've created a learning path for yourself, but how do you stick to it? Let's talk about motivation, discipline, and how to integrate learning into your life. Links: - Foam --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam America Workshop on March 6, 2024. For the latest updates on DockYard Academy, join our Newsletter .

Let's learn how to learn. In this episode, you'll get a deep dive into the resources available for new developers who want to pick up, as well as what concepts you can focus on to become an employable developer. Links: - Elixir School - Joy Of Elixir - Elixir Docs - Elixir Casts - Stephen Grider's Udemy Course - Exercism.io - Alchemist Camp - Elixir REPL - Hack4Health Hackathon - Cr...

How do you go from Elixir Newbie to an Elixir Developer? In this episode let's break down steps for how to build your skills and portfolio so you can land an Elixir job.   Links: - Atomic Habits - Are You Applying To Jobs Wrong? -  How to Pick Your Next Side Project - Stephen Grider's The Complete Elixir and Phoenix Bootcamp --- Want to learn more about LiveView Native? Take my CodeBeam...

Welcome to the Elixir Newbie podcast. I am your host, Brooklin Myers, and I am an Elixir Newbie. My goal is to help people adopt elixir and grow as developers while doing the same myself. The Elixir Newbie Podcast hopes to encourage aspiring developers to break into the Elixir industry, help developers from other languages who want to learn Elixir, and support Elixir developers interested in helpi...