DevQuestions with Tim Corey

Why is more code a bad thing? Does it really matter how efficient your code is if your product works? Why do senior developers spend so much time eliminating code? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: h...

Isn't the amount of work an AI can do a good thing? Bug fixes and new features are being added faster than ever. Are there any downsides to this? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup...

What are some red flags when looking at a potential job? What should I avoid in an employer? Can I tell what the company culture will be like before I join an organization? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your...

Why do senior developers always say "it depends"? Why can't they just answer the question? Why do we have all of these choices in software development? Why can't we just agree on the best solution? Doesn't AI make these decisions easier? Should we care? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   A...

Which is better: A monolith or a microservice application? Why do experienced developers not spend more time making microservices? When should we develop a monolith? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox:...

Why do developers create and use Command Line Interface (CLI) apps? Why are TUIs on the rise? Why did Claude Code decide to make their application a Terminal UI instead of a GUI? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content i...

Does code quality matter anymore? AI can create so much code so quickly, so does it matter if it isn't perfect? It can just fix the mistakes and keep going. Is code quality a thing of the past? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great...

Has software development training changed because of AI? Do developers even need to learn languages when they have AI? Can AI be a good trainer? Can AI evaluate my work or give me good practice project ideas? What are the dangers of using AI in training? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https...

Why is the job market slowing down? Are AI CEOs right about software developers being replaced in a year? Should I even become a software developer? Are there better careers out there? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Co...

Watching tutorials isn't enough to get you a job. Most jobs want work experience. But you need a job to get that work experience. So how do you transition from watching a tutorial to getting hired for those skills? Whether this is your first job or your next job, what are the steps you need to take? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: http...

How can I be more productive as a software developer? Sometimes, things seem to drag on forever. Projects take too long, practicing what I learn takes too much time, and my progress as a developer seems to stay in place. How do I continue to see gains in my career as a software developer? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimco...

If AI is writing the code, does it code quality matter? Do we need to care about performance when the code is auto-generated? Who cares if the AI writes hundreds of lines of code rather than writing compact, clean code? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sig...

Why is it that production code is always so messy? Why don't developers follow best practices or design patterns? Why are there so many workarounds in programming? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your In...

Everyone says AI is taking jobs. Can I still be a developer? Are there some programming jobs that will go away because of AI? How do I ensure I keep my job? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https:/...

I want to build a cross-platform application. Should I just build a PWA or do I need to build a native app? Is it better to use Swift and Java or could I use C# or JavaScript? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in...

It's not what you know, it's who you know. Yet, for a lot of software developers who struggle with being an introvert, that is frustrating. How do you overcome being an introvert? How do you meet people and make connections when you struggle to talk to people? Is being an extrovert the only way to really succeed as a developer? These are the questions we will answer in today's episo...

Who can be a software developer? Can anyone learn to write code and make a living off of it? Does it take a certain type of person to succeed in software development? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox...

Reviewing where you are at is an important step towards moving closer to your goals. If you don't take the time to evaluate your progress, you may find that you are off track. In this episode, I am going to review my own 2025 and then look at what I want to change in 2026. At the end, I will give you tips for how to use this evaluate technique to improve your own life. This is a special year-...

What code should I build into a library for reuse? Are there specific tools or libraries I should build to save myself time at work? How should I reuse code at work? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox...

What is the best approach for building a large web application? How do you approach it so that you have a successful outcome? Do you do it page by page? Feature by feature? Are there other ways to approach the process of building a web application? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://sug...

How much math does a developer need to know? And how much time will be spent doing math in software development? Is it worth taking an extra math class or two in order to improve my chances of getting a job as a developer? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/...

How do we separate hype from reality? Why are some developers so angry? Should developers just give up? Is every influencer just lying? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.c...

Why do some people hate AI so much? Why won't AI replace software developers? Why is vibe coding not a real thing? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/

Why does software development move so fast? Why are things always changing? It feels like there is a new technology every month. Why can't things slow down a bit? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inb...

With Amazon reportedly eliminating 600,000 jobs, what is going to happen to developers? Are junior developers going to be eliminated by AI? Should I change careers? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox:...