John Sonmez

Simple Programmer Podcast

John Sonmez wants to help you become more successful, make more money, deal with difficult coworkers and be so productive everyone thinks you must be abusing a prescription for Ritalin. Listen in every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, as Simple Programmer founder, John Sonmez, answers questions, interviews guests and shares everything he knows to help you become a top performing software developer. The Simple Programmer Podcast is a short podcast that is a mix of career advice, philosophy and soft skills from successful author and software developer, John Sonmez. John is the founder of http://sim...

Author

John Sonmez

Category

Business

Podcast website

simpleprogrammer.libsyn.com

Latest episode

Dec 13, 2023

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

757 Learning To Code: How To Stay Motivated? 😐 (And Don't Give Up...) - Simple Programmer Podcast 19.06.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt You've decided to learn to code! Filled with excitement at finding a new career, you quickly sign up for a Udemy course and register at freeCodeCamp. Feeling optimistic and eager, you sit down and start going through the material that evening. In the next several weeks, you fal...

756 Is PYTHON The FUTURE Of Programming? (With Rafeh Qazi From Clever Programmer) - Simple Programmer Podcast 12.06.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt "Python is an interpreted, object-oriented, high-level programming language with dynamic semantics. Its high-level built in data structures, combined with dynamic typing and dynamic binding, make it very attractive for Rapid Application Development, as well as for use as a scri...

755 Programming Confidence: How To Become A Confident Programmer - Simple Programmer Podcast 05.06.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt In programming, we hear so much about what tech stack we need to learn or what the new hot technology is. What we do not talk about much is the mental health aspect behind how you can be a better programmer. There are basically one main thing developers can do in order to impro...

754 The 7 Steps To Learn Any NEW Programming Language You Want (FAST!) - Simple Programmer Podcast 03.06.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt Whether you're currently pursuing a degree in computer science, an aspiring self-taught developer, or a coding boot camp student, mastering the craft of programming is a perpetual struggle. Technology is changing faster and faster every day and us, as software developers, need...

753 Programmers Should DEFINITELY Exercise (If You Don't Want To... DIE?) - Simple Programmer Podcast 22.05.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   As programmers, it's our job to be at our computer for extended periods of time. And, if you're anything like us, the longer you sit there, the worse your posture becomes. Without even realizing it, you begin to extend your neck, bringing your face closer to the screen. You h...

752 Why I Dropped Out Of College As A Programmer (And Made Millions) - Simple Programmer Podcast 15.05.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt When I first started out my career as a software developer, I didn't have a degree. I took my first real job when I was on summer break from my first year of college. By the time the summer was up and it was time to enroll back in school, I found that the salary I was making fr...

751 Why Coding Is Not The Same As Programming - Simple Programmer Podcast 08.05.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   Have you ever heard that coding and programming are not the same thing? But, how can that be possible? Well, in this video I came across a very interesting text, which I've decided to share with you. in this text, the author stated that programming/software development is not...

750 The Most ESSENTIAL JavaScript Interview Questions (With Answers!) - Bulldog Mindset Podcast 01.05.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   Chances are you are preparing for a JavaScript coding interview and now you're faced with preparing for a lot of different JS interview questions. JavaScript is a high-level programming language, probably one of the most used programming languages in the world right now. It c...

749 Why You Aren't Making As Much Money As You Should Be As A Software Developer - Simple Programmer Podcast 26.04.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt You're a developer. You finally made it, learned to code and now you're living the dream of building software and becoming a programmer. But... You feel like you could do more. You feel stuck. You have built a few applications and put them in the app store, you have your GitHub...

748 Here's Why GitHub DOES MATTER If You're A Developer - Simple Programmer Podcast 24.04.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   Does GitHub matter if you're a developer in job-hunting mode? Will GitHub help you when it comes to the job searching process? More and more often, recruiters are demanding more from developers when it comes to the hiring process. After all, they need to know if the person th...

747 How YOU Can Charge $300 AN HOUR As A Freelance Developer - Simple Programmer Podcast 17.04.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   I got a question today about my billing rate, so whether it's real or not and I found a few questions like this. I just want to say upfront that when I say something or do something or do something like if I post on my blog post or if it's on a marketing message or an email o...

745 Should You Quit Programming? - Simple Programmer Podcast 10.04.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   Recently I came across a Quora question that was asking "I'm A Programmer and I wanna quit, what should I do?". Believe me. many programmers go through it. Programming by itself is a hard thing. It requires focus and it has, indeed, a big biiiig learning curve. That is one of...

744 Pros & Cons Of Node.js (Nailing Your Coding Interview) - Simple Programmer Podcast 08.04.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   You're going for your next coding interview for a node.js job. Then, you should expect lots of different questions regarding node.js. What do you do then? Why don't so many developers still don't prepare for questions about programming language and stuff? Node.js framework is...

743 Dealing With Harsh Code Review Comments (Why Passive- Aggressive???) - Simple Programmer Podcast 03.04.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt If you work for some company writing code, you've probably dealt with code reviewers. These code reviewers aim to find flaws in your code, usually with the objective of improving and making the overall system works better. However, this is not always what happens. Sometimes, th...

742 How To Handle Rejection From Applying To Programming Jobs - Simple Programmer Podcast 01.04.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt As soon as I decided to change my career as a developer and become a web dev. I have been rejected by almost 30 companies, sent hundreds of job applications and literally got almost no response back. It has generally been the same story. I would breeze through phone rounds, do...

741 5 Mistakes You Are Making In Negotiating Your Developer Salary (With Josh Doody) - Simple Programmer Podcast 31.03.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   This might be your roadmap to maximizing your salary as a software developer. The million-dollar question is: How do you negotiate your salary without losing the job offer or seeming greedy? Ashley did it, but first she had to avoid the most common salary negotiation mistake....

740 Programming Reality Vs Expectations (What You Think Vs. How It Actually IS!) - Simple Programmer Podcast 24.03.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   Programming Reality Vs Expectations (What You Think Vs. How It Actually IS!) Programming reality can be very different from its expectations. #programming #programmingreality #programmingexpectations If you're a new developer, or even an aspiring developer trying to break int...

739 Don't Learn To Code In 2019... (LEARN TO PROBLEM SOLVE) - Simple Programmer Podcast 27.02.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   Don't learn to code in 2019. Learn to problem solve instead. Does it sound like something that most people don't talk about? I bet it does. But this is definitely the reality. I often see this with newbie and experienced developers. They try to learn all the possible outcomes...

738 How To Get A Programming Job By Bypassing HR - Simple Programmer Podcast 11.02.2019

You are looking for a job but you do not know anyone. You see all of these developers getting their programming jobs before you, and you simply start to ask yourself: How come that they get these programming jobs and I'm able to get none? So you are looking for a new programming job, where do you go first? Indeed? Monster? Hacker News? You sent all of these programming resumes but you're able to g...

737 Coding Interview Preparation: What To Do 24 Hours Before? - Simple Programmer Podcast 06.02.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   Coding interview preparation takes a lot more than just understanding how to write code. When it comes to a technical interview, nerves kick in and you, as a programmer, need to be calm and confident. What most people don't do, however, is preparing for a coding interview the...

736 Developers ALWAYS Make These Coding Interview Mistakes - Simple Programmer Podcast 30.01.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   Did you know that a lot of developers make some simple mistakes that can totally ruin the way they'll perform in coding interviews? If they make these mistake and you don't, you're in total advantage when it comes to getting a new job. When searching for programming jobs, dev...

735 Programming In 2019: Still A Great Career Choice? - Simple Programmer Podcast 28.01.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   You're curious about becoming a programmer in 2019. Or you could be already an established programmer looking to step up your game. But... It's 2019. Programming is becoming more and more popular day after day. People are actually leaving their jobs to become programmers. Isn...

734 Getting Unstuck At Coding Interviews - Simple Programmer Podcast 23.01.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   Have you ever felt stuck at coding interviews? Not to blame... We've all been there. A lot of software developers fear the coding interview process, and, due to that, chances are of them getting it bombed just goes straight up. If you're feeling stuck at coding interviews, yo...

733 A Day In The Life Of A Software Engineer (NYC) - Simple Programmer Podcast 21.01.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   What does an actual day in the life of a software engineer in New York City look like? I'm a software engineer and I wanted you all to see what a typical day looks like from my perspective. I work for a digital marketing company and I usually work with a lot of cool stuff lik...

732 Don't Make These Coding Interview Mistakes (#2 Is About Money ) - Simple Programmer Podcast 16.01.2019

Simple Programmer is now BACK with a brand new YouTube Channel SUBSCRIBE HERE: https://simpleprogrammer.com/subscribespyt   There are three basic mistakes developers make ALL THE TIME in coding interviews that can destroy any chance of getting a programming job. #codinginterviews #programmingjob #programming I've categorized these common mistakes into three big groups: 00:20 #1 Your Resume 03:32 #...

Listen to the Simple Programmer Podcast podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.