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Check out this week's podcast where I expose the not-so-secret TC39 committee and how much JavaScript you need to know before moving on to a framework like React or Angular or whatever. It's an opinionated break down of what you should study and how to test your knowledge to build a solid foundation. As a challenge that you will either find easy or incredibly difficult, check this out ....

Some big changes are happening at Parsity and the podcast! Aaron and Peter will be pursuing other endeavors and Brian Jenney, who you've heard host a few guest episodes already, will be taking over. Brian is an engineering manager and JS developer. If you'll miss Aaron, don't be too sad --  Aaron will be a recurring "guest" on the podcast, so you will still get to hear fro...

Join this week's returning guest host Brian Jenney as he tells you all about his experience being the worst software developer on a team. He goes into those uncomfortable feelings and inadequacies but also discusses why he is thankful for that opportunity. Not only did it end up being one of the best moments in his career, but it helped to shape it in the long run.  Shameless Plugs Parsity de...

In this episode, Peter discusses the value of vanilla JavaScript. In particular, we talk about the importance of learning the foundations of JavaScript when you're first starting out, the boost given to developers by updates to the JavaScript standard, and the appeal of vanilla JavaScript in a world of breaking dependencies.  Shameless Plugs Parsity dev30 Peter's YouTube channel Send us...

Join Aaron and Peter for their catchup episode as they share success stories, failure stories, and stories in-between from their 10+ years of bootcamp experience. Their big takeaway was from those "in-between" stories they share, where students are taking a turn for the worst, then turn it around and persevere to be successful. They've said it before and will say it again: If you do...

This week we are excited to have Brian Jenney back on the podcast, this time in the interview chair. Aaron wanted to dive more into Brian's story of being a self-taught coding student, to a LinkedIn influencer with 20k followers, and running his own programs, all while working as a senior engineering manager. Pay special attention to Brian's advice and LinkedIn content, as it is the most...

This week we have a special guest episode, hosted by Brian Jenney, Engineering Manager at Clorox. Brian is an incredible teacher, passionate about software development, and has an incredible story to tell. From having no idea what to do with his life and selling drugs to becoming an engineering manager and LinkedIn influencer with 19k followers, he has built his own courses and is currently helpin...

Grant Hushek of Hampton joins the pod this week to talk about how he got his job, what it looks like to be the automations expert at a company, how to keep learning, and strategies for B2B sales. Grant's story offers a ton of takeaways for those looking to get into technology! Thanks to Grant for coming on. Links   https://grantbot.co/ Shameless Plugs Parsity dev30 Peter's YouTube channe...

Join Aaron this week as he dives into the introduction of Git and Github, which is perfect for anyone new to coding and programming. Learn the context of Git and Github, as well as Aaron's recommended workflow for using them. This episode is an auditory way to learn the fundamentals and background of Git, Github, and Version Control.  Shameless Plugs slaptask Parsity dev30 Peter's YouTub...

Join Peter this week as he shares his experience using the React framework Remix. With the React team officially recommending the use of React frameworks, familiarity with Remix or another option will be important in the future. In this episode, Peter shares his pros, cons, and things to look out for when using Remix.  Shameless Plugs slaptask Parsity dev30 Peter's YouTube channel Send us a t...

Catch up with co-hosts Aaron and Peter as they chat about a few topics they are interested in when it comes to entering the tech world as a software engineer. They build off last week's episode where Aaron mentioned the "underemployed", and how those individuals can learn new skills to be able to trade their time for money. Plus, they talk about those "ah-ha" moments that...

Join Aaron this week as he discusses how you can 10X, or leverage, your career as a software engineer. Ever wonder how some people are doing more, have more freedom, and are making more money, all while working less? It's something few people speak about. Here, Aaron talks about his own career path and how he built it, and he also gives you the formula for how you can do the same. Shameless P...

Join Peter in this episode as he details a pattern he's noticed at every engineering job he's had. It's a story about how the best engineers grow and keep going.  Shameless Plugs slaptask Parsity dev30 Peter's YouTube channel Send us a text Shameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for...

This week, join Aaron as he discusses radical accountability and how you can accomplish all of your goals by using an accountability partner. Over the past six months, Aaron has done daily check-ins with his accountability partner; In this episode, he will talk about learning how to identify a strong partner, set commitments, and run check-ins together to not only support one another while learnin...

Join Peter as he tackles an automation grab-bag including How much code do you need to learn to automate tasks at your job?  The magic of Puppeteer.js Examples of things you can do with basic scripting and Puppeteer How to schedule things (cron jobs) The role of no-code tools like Zapier  Automation agencies His writing on LinkedIn Links Puppeteer tutorial Liam Ottley Shameless Plugs Peter's...

Join Aaron and Peter in their monthly catchup as they discuss a variety of topics in this episode, including: Creating systems for building an audience on LinkedIn (how Aaron when from 0 to 8k followers in a few months) Peter’s plan to build a business around automation business practices with low-code AI solutions. Where to start when it comes to building a side-gig Shameless Plugs Junior to Seni...

After you've had your first engineering job for a while, you may start wondering about how to take the next step in your career. The thing is, approaches for getting promoted often aren't obvious or discussed. In this episode, we talk about the best strategy we've found for getting promoted. By taking advantage of a technique that most rarely practice, you can stand out and take on...

Join Aaron this week as he goes back to the basics and teaches you how to go from a code newbie to a software engineer within this next year. Whether you're a new college graduate or settled and looking for a career change, is a job as a software engineer still a viable path? And if so, what does that path look like? Let Aaron explain what the next year of your life could look like with the e...

If you're listening to this episode, you probably want to learn to code. But, you might be overwhelmed and wondering how to learn or where to start. Thankfully, the best-articulated strategy we've come across for learning anything is dead simple: do the real thing. In this episode, we talk through the core tenets of this idea as well as approaches for applying it when learning to code. W...

Join Aaron and Megan Dias, Parsity's Career Services Coach, as they talk about the current job state for engineers and her strategies for landing your new gig. Megan turned getting laid off from work into a career of coaching others and has had a large success in doing so. Listen and learn from her wealth of knowledge about job searching-- If you are looking for a job, or will be soon, this i...

Join Aaron and Peter in their monthly catchup as they discuss a variety of topics in this episode, including: AI and how it could affect your future in software Building systems and how they have both used their engineering skills to automate other parts of their lives Seasons of work: How to build leverage and balance work and rest Shameless Plugs Junior to Senior Parsity dev30 Peter's YouTu...

This week Aaron talks about how investing in your mindset is one of the best things you can do as you learn to code and get into the workforce as a software engineer. He walks through the steps and practical strategies that have helped him adopt a better mindset, attitude, and overall thinking. Mastering the way you think can really boost your attitude and mental health, so let's learn the wa...

Today we're talking about the most valuable thing that learning to code has given me. It isn't a career, a well-paid job, or really anything tangible. It's a mindset. Learning to code gives you the mindset of figuring things out and solving your own problems. In this episode, we talk about why coding gives this mindset, the qualities of the mindset, and how to develop this mindset i...

Building your own projects is the single best way to improve and reinforce your development skills. But, often, it's hard to know what to build or where to even start. In this episode, we talk about how to generate ideas for side projects, and how to find the motivation to complete them. We'll talk about why projects are important, why not to do projects, and Peter's simple framewor...

Join Aaron this week as he discusses React in detail. Learn the overview of what it is, the complete background of how it came about, and it's basic proponents. He dives deep into the technicality of React, so a base level of JS or CSS knowledge is helpful!  Shameless Plugs Junior to Senior Parsity dev30 Peter's YouTube channel Send us a text Shameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course...