DevQuestions with Tim Corey

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:...

I see people get lucky, but I never do. How do I get the promotion, get recognized, get the opportunity, or get ahead? How do I capture some of that luck? 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://s...

You have probably heard of the Dunning-Kruger effect, but do you know what it is and why it is important to understand as a developer? And how does that relate to the reinvention of trains? 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 Develop...

How do I make my ideas matter? How do I turn my ideas into finished projects? I had the idea for a successful product before someone else did. Why don't people listen to my ideas? 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...

How do I maintain a good work/life balance as a software developer? What do I do if my employer doesn't provide me with the training I need? Why should I do side projects? Why would I work after hours? 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 M...

Where are we at in software development? Is software development going away? How is AI changing what it means to be a software developer? Is it possible to get a job as a software 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/ Sign Up to Get More Great Develo...

Where is AI going? What is next for AI? How does that affect me as a developer? What does that mean for new developers? Will AI take 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://signup.iamtimco...

How do I get the most out of my training budget at work? How do I use my training budget as a way to improve my standing at my company? 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...

How do I make the most out of my one-on-one with my manager? How can I use these meetings to improve my standing and get ahead? What should my goal be with these meetings? 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...

Why doesn't my manager focus on code quality? Why are we constantly rushing to get things done instead of fixing our bad code? Why don't we follow the best practices 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 Co...

Why is it so hard to get a job? Why do companies ask me to do all of these frustrating things? Why don't I hear back from jobs I apply to? Why do companies perform technical or whiteboard interviews? 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 Mor...

How do I learn from a senior developer without frustrating them? How do I keep them happy while asking them lots of questions? 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/

How do I tell my manager no? How do I push back on a bad idea? If I cannot accomplish something, how do I communicate that effectively? 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...

What makes a good code review? How do you properly review someone else's code? What should you look for? If someone else is reviewing my code, how should I respond? 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 I...

How do I become a 10x developer? Are ultra-high-performing developers actually a good thing? Are 10x developers a myth? 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/

How do I get a job as a software developer today? With AI screening resumes, how do I stand out from the crowd? How do I compete with people who are using AI to artificially boost their skills on their resume? If I have a job, how do I keep it? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/   Ask Your Question: https://suggest...