Nemi Shah

Code and Candor

Business EN ↓ 6 episodes

Welcome to Code & Candor, here we take an honest look at the state of the software engineering industry and talk about real problems faced by engineers working in companies of all sizes and sorts. This is not a tutorial on how to land the highest paycheck, instead its an open discussion on how we as engineers can stay relevant in a world where AI is changing what it means to be an engineer. We will talk about challenges like being heard in the room, adding value to your team and most importantly taking ownership of your work.

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Nemi Shah

Episodes

5. You're Not Paid to Be Busy 24.06.2026 6:53

Most software jobs have quietly become about looking busy rather than actually adding value. Full calendars, moving Jira boards, standups that sound great — and yet nothing really changes. In this episode I talk about why being busy and being valuable are two completely different things, how the meeting culture and ticket treadmill are draining developers of their passion, and what you can actuall...

4. The hidden cost of being irreplaceable 18.06.2026 3:48

Being irreplaceable is a goal for most developers, but there is a cost that you pay without even realising it. In this video we look at the downsides of being irreplaceable and talk about what to do if you find yourself in that situation.

3. Great developers own what they build 12.06.2026 3:50

Most developers finish their work and move on to the next task, and there's nothing wrong with that. but some developers want to go beyond and that's the difference between a good developer and a great one. In this video we cover what it means to own what you build, and for managers and leads we talk about how to identify developers who want to own their product.

2. Why being a good developer isn't enough anymore 25.05.2026 8:15

Are you good at your job but you still feel stuck? Do you feel as if colleagues with less technical skill get ahead while you get passed over? If this sounds familiar, then this video is for you. In this episodewe talk about why having strong technical skills is not good enough anymore, and what to do to fix this. We will talk about what separates a good developer from a great one.

1. How to be happier at work as a software engineer 25.05.2026 7:06

A lot of software engineers struggle at work and find themselves overwhelmed and overworked. This not only affects their work but it also affects their relationship with work, often resulting in stress and depression. In this video we will take a look at a few problems faced universally no matter where you work, and few ideas of how to work around them and make your life at work better. If you hav...

Welcome to Code and Candor 25.05.2026 2:00

Hi, and welcome to Code and Candor. This channel is not a tutorial to getting the best package or landing your dream job, its an honest look at what it takes to succeed as a software engineer especially in the age of AI.Your ideas will be challenged, some of it may make you uncomfortable. But if you are serious about building a career in software, let's get to work. I'm Nemi Shah, someone...