Jonathan Cutrell
Developer Tea
Developer Tea exists to help driven developers connect to their ultimate purpose and excel at their work so that they can positively impact the people they influence. With over 17 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell, engineering leader with over 15 years of industry experience. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conversation, either online or in person with your peers. Email: developertea@gmail.com
Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.developertea.com
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Jonathan Cutrell
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Sep 30, 2026
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Episodes
Simple Machines 03.08.2016 9:11
In today's episode, we talk about the redirection of misplaced energy through the lens of 7th grade science. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review...
Putting Process in its Place 01.08.2016 14:30
In today's episode, we'll talk about putting process in it's correct place, and problems we can face when we use process incorrectly in our business. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Plea...
Effective Simulations 29.07.2016 12:31
In today's episode, I discuss the importance of effective simulations for developers. Today's episode is sponsored by RefactorU, the 10-week JavaScript training bootcamp focused on developers dedicated to reinventing themselves. You can get 20% off of tuition by mentioning Developer Tea today! Head over to spec.fm/refactor to get started!
Listener Question: Michael Asks About Qualifications for Career Changes 27.07.2016 12:43
In today's episode I answer listener Michael's question about being qualified to jump career tracks. Developer Tea episode about making smaller things Today's episode is sponsored by RefactorU, the 10-week JavaScript training bootcamp focused on developers dedicated to reinventing themselves. You can get 20% off of tuition by mentioning Developer Tea today! Head over to spec.fm/refactor to get sta...
The Business of Good Code 25.07.2016 12:23
In today's episode, we talk about some of the characteristics of good code, and why it's so important for businesses to invest in good code. Developer Tea episode on Single Responsibility Principle Today's episode is sponsored by RefactorU, the 10-week JavaScript training bootcamp focused on developers dedicated to reinventing themselves. You can get 20% off of tuition by mentioning Developer Tea...
Listener Question: Brett Asks About How to Identify When You're Being Set Up For Failure 22.07.2016 15:13
In today's episode, listener Brett asks about what you should do when someone sets you up for failure. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec.fm , where designers and developers gather to level up in their careers. If you're interested in sharing your message with thousands of talented designers, developers, and entrepreneurs at the top of their field, head over to spec.fm/sponsors today!
Working on Saturdays 20.07.2016 15:05
In today's episode, I answer yet another question from Reddit about working overtime. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec ! If you are interested in having your message in front of thousands of developers and designers, head over to spec.fm/sponsors to learn more today!
Reddit CS Career Questions 18.07.2016 15:40
In today's episode, I'm answering a few random questions from Reddit's r/cscareerquestions subreddit. Questions from Reddit: Guy who can't code About to head off to College for CS - am I screwed if I don't have any experience yet? Today's episode is sponsored by Rigor! Head over to http://spec.fm/rigor to get a kickoff call scheduled today.
Listener Question: Am I Too Old for a Career in Tech? 14.07.2016 14:27
In today's episode, I answer Utsha and Kim's questions about whether or not they are too old for a career in the tech industry. Mentioned: FourBarrelCoffee.com Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce! WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress, and is powering 30% of all online stores. Use the code "developertea" to get 25% off at WooCommerce.com now!
Two Common Questions from Early Career Developers 13.07.2016 19:24
In today's episode, we'll talk about two common questions from early-career developers. Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce! WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress, and is powering 30% of all online stores. Use the code "developertea" to get 25% off at WooCommerce.com now! And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review...
Three Habits of Great Learners 11.07.2016 20:03
In today's episode, I talk about three habits of great learners that you can adopt into your own habit system today. Rubber Duck Debugging Lifehacker article about memory champions "Learning about learning" "Learning like children through play" Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce! WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress, and is powering 30% of all onlin...
Listener Question: Marc Asks About Testing Private Methods 08.07.2016 23:21
In today's episode, I answer a few questions from listener Marc about testing. "Should I test private methods or only public ones?" (Stackoverflow) God Object (Wikipedia) Sandi Metz's Rules for Developers "All the little things" - talk from Sandi Metz about small classes Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20...
Part 2: Interview with Rita Rovira 07.07.2016 45:48
In today's episode I talk with Rita Rovira, who has been in the business of hiring developers for most of her career. Part 1 with Rita Rovira Codecademy Wyncode Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And las...
Part 1: Interview with Rita Rovira 05.07.2016 35:37
In today's episode I talk with Rita Rovira, who has been in the business of hiring developers for most of her career. Connect with Rita on LinkedIn @Wyncode An Underground Cohort of Design Professors, with Kody Dahl and Nick Morrison (about getting a design degree) Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 cre...
Listener Jack Asks About Applying New Knowledge 01.07.2016 16:01
In today's episode, I answer listener Jack's questions about applying information he is learning through reading and other resources. Jack contacted me via Slack, and you can too! Head over to http://spec.fm/slack to join us, and thousands of other developers and designers, today! Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checko...
Question: How Do You Job Hunt During Internships? 29.06.2016 18:07
In today's episode, I answer a question from Reddit about job hunting during an internship. Original Reddit Question Internship Tips Today's episode is sponsored by Rollbar . With Rollbar, you get the context, insights and control you need to find and fix bugs faster. Rollbar is offering Developer Tea listeners the Bootstrap Plan, free for 90 days (300,000 errors tracked for free)! And lastly... P...
Listener Question: Brad Asks About Leadership 27.06.2016 16:38
In today's episode, we'll talk about a question sent in by listener Brad about becoming a leader. Relevant to today's episode: Spec Slack community 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (Book) How to Win Friends and Influence People (Book) One more thing... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.
The Tone of Code 24.06.2016 9:13
In today's episode, we talk about the "tone of code." Relevant to today's episode: Coding for Humans Using Effective Metaphors One more thing... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.
Air, Fuel & Ignition 22.06.2016 9:04
In today's episode, I share with you a metaphor you can use that may help the next time you get stuck troubleshooting a bug.
Listener Question: Jona Asks About Designer Developers 20.06.2016 19:33
In today's episode, I answer listener and designer Jona's question about coming into a development career. Impostor Syndrome episode on Developer Tea Destigmatizing Failure The Great Developer Mindset: Getting Acquainted with Failure Listener Jessica asks about the definition of "full-stack developer." What should a beginner work on? Big-O Notation Asymptotic Notation Media Consumption D...
Picturing the Perfect Client 17.06.2016 13:44
In today's episode we're talking about picturing the perfect client. The challenge to you is to think about your goals and your dream clients. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec.fm. Go find more amazing podcasts specifically created for you, the developer!
Reddit User Question: Parag0n asks about Architecting Projects 15.06.2016 15:09
In today's episode, Parag0n asks a question about architecting a large software system for the first time. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode: Original question on Reddit Jonathan's profile on Reddit Developer Tea episode about metaphors And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.
The Great Developer Mindset: Getting Acquainted with Failure 13.06.2016 11:26
In today's episode, we talk about getting acquainted with failure. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec. If you're interested in sharing your message with tens of thousands of developers and designers, head over to Spec.fm/sponsors and reach out to our team!
Leading People to Meeting Victories 10.06.2016 5:41
In today's episode, we talk about leading people to victory in meetings. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec. If you're interested in sharing your message with tens of thousands of developers and designers, head over to Spec.fm/sponsors and reach out to our team!
Answering Listener Questions: Jean Michel asks about avoiding bike shedding 08.06.2016 18:57
In today's episode, I answer listener Jean Michel's question about bikeshedding. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode: Spec Slack community Dev Tea episodes on Focus: Focus Three tips for practicing focus Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to L...
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