Simple Programmer Podcast

► Be Willing To Be Shitty To Succeed! ◄ Most people avoid making mistakes. Most people want to get everything right at their first try. However, in order for progress to happen, you need to make bad things. Basically, you need to be crappy in order to become great. In this video I'll discuss the importance of being shitty in order to succeed in life. Focus On Being Crappy In Order To Become Great:...

► Is C++ Really THAT BAD?◄ Some developers complain that I hate C++ too much. Whenever there is an opportunity, I end up talking bad stuff about C++. Sorry, I can't help myself. Recently, a programmer emailed me with this question: "John, is C++ really that bad?" Why do you talk so many bad things about C++? Watch this video and find out! How Do I Learn C++?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXr2gR...

► How To Become A Software Engineer? ◄ Becoming a Software Engineer is what most programmers/software developers dream of. While it might seem like the same thing, there are some nuances when it comes to becoming a software developer and a software engineer. "Software engineering emerged in the late 1960s as a new engineering discipline concerned with all aspects pertaining to software production....

► How To Apply Programming Concepts In Real Life? ◄ One of the most difficult things for a programmer is taking all the theory they learn in courses, book, classes, etc. and apply it to real life. Every day I receive emails from aspiring developers complaining about the inability to get all the things they learn and apply it in practical advice. How do you build an app using software? How do you a...

► Wanna Work For Free? I WON'T Hire You! ◄ Recently I posted a job on this channel asking for people to apply for an ebook writer job position. As I was planning, I received a lot of emails from people applying to that job. And as I was also expecting, I did receive a lot of "free" applications... "HIRE ME, JOHN! PLEASE! I'LL WORK FOR FREE" I read this and well... I won't hire you! Wanna know why?...

► The TRUTH About Passive Income NO ONE Tells You About!◄ Have you ever considered building a passive income for yourself? I'm pretty sure you thought of it at some point, right? However, building a passive income is not easy as some marketing gurus might paint. This is definitely a bumpy road and there are some secrets that are never talked about. In this video, I'll talk more about passive incom...

► Passive Income As A Developer: HOW? ($2000/Month Or More!) ◄ A lot of developers dream about earning money and increasing their overall income. While there are a lot of alternatives nowadays for complementing your income, passive income is definitely the one that still gets the spotlight. Passive income could be defined as " income resulting from cash flow received on a regular basis, requiring...

► Soft Skills Vs. The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide ◄ A lot of you guys have been asking me about the difference between Soft Skills and The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide. As some of you might know, I've published two books about software development. Soft Skills was my first book and I have a huge care for it. It was definitely a milestone for me and I believe I said alm...

► What Can You Do To Survive A Recession As A Developer? ◄ An Economic recession is a period of general economic decline and is typically accompanied by a drop in the stock market, an increase in unemployment, and a decline in the housing market. Generally, a recession is less severe than a depression. The blame for a recession generally falls on the federal leadership, often either the president...

► I Wanna Get A New Job But I Feel Uncomfortable ◄ So, you wanna improve your life... You're aiming for new friends, a better home, a greater salary... But, in order for your to get all of this, first, you need a programming job, right? EXACTLY! The problem is: you feel uncomfortable. You're insecure. Deep inside, you feel that something is not right when it comes to finding your new programming j...

► Getting A Programming Job With ZERO Connections! ◄ Imagina how great it would be to get a new programming job out of the blue. You'd get a great salary, benefits and most of all, you'd be able to enjoy life with your own money. However, things do not always work out smoothly like that. There are some requirements you need to "meet" before getting a programming job and one that could really help...

► Is Being Honorable Still Worth It? ◄ In a few days ago, I have received a question from a reader that really got me thinking... He asked me if it was still worth it to be honorable. In his opinion, it doesn't pay off. He constantly sees people cheating on each other and always trying to get away with it. And, in most of the cases, they do. So... How do you handle this situation? Is being honorab...

► Interview With Tom From FlipAnythingUSA (On Real Estate) ◄ Today I partnered up with Tom from FlipAnythingUSA and we'll talk about some valuable Real Estate advice. Tom created this amazing channel and website to teach everyone interested in how awesome of an investment Real Estate is. "FlipAnything - Lessons from a Blue Collar Millionaire, Real Estate Investor, Entrepreneur, Inventor, Businessm...

► Blockchains: Good Investment? ◄ A blockchain is a continuously growing list of records, called blocks, which are linked and secured using cryptography. Each block typically contains a hash pointer as a link to a previous block, a timestamp and transaction data. Blockchains are gaining visibility when it comes to investment, and it has been raising some questions regarding if it is a good type of...

► The Top 10 Programming Languages To Learn In 2018 ◄ A lot of people ask me about what programming languages they should learn. I found myself in a difficult situation because this is a very hard question to answer. There are a lot of things that need to be taken into account before making a decision, especially when it comes to which programming language you should learn. Last year's video was v...

► I Don't Know How To Learn Programming! ◄ Let me be rough and dry here: most developers don't know a s**t about learning and improving their careers. This is absolute truth. And I'm not saying this in a mean way, but as a way to alert most of you about something you've been doing wrong for most of your lives. Learning something new requires some strictly techniques in order to maximize your poten...

► The 2017's Christmas Gift List For Software Developers (And Other Tech Geeks) ◄ In true Simple Programmer tradition, I've put together this year's Christmas List for software developers, programmers, and tech junkies. Programmers are picky people and, if your spouse/SO/family member is one, you might be finding it a huge pain in the neck shopping for them this Christmas. Or maybe you're a progra...

► Online Coding Interviews: How Not To Fail? ◄ Nothing can be more terrifying for a software developer than an interview—especially if it is a coding interview on a whiteboard. Though, with the right preparation and mindset, an interview can actually be something you look forward to as a chance to show your stuff and exhibit your best skills. I know the above statement may seem difficult to believ...

► How To Go Through A Midlife Crisis? ◄ Reaching its 40 can be tough for some people. While there are some people that get into their 40s without resentments, there are a lot of people that hit their 40s wishing that they had done a lot of things differently. And this is when Mid-Life crisis come at you and hit you like a truck. And it hurts. The guilt. The shame. The feeling that you could've don...

► Are You Looking For Problems Or Solutions? ◄ I like to say that there are two types of people in the world: the ones that look for problems and the ones that look for solutions? Recently I did a video on how to solve the "no audio" problem in the iPhone's recent model. Most people complained about... Well... Just watch the video. However, let me ask you a question. Are you a person that is looki...

► Stuck In The Loop Of Life! ◄ Have you ever felt like you were in a constant loop where you couldn't make progress? I've been there and I'm pretty much sure that most people have been there too. How to get out of this awful looping, where it seems like you are going nowhere? Watch this video and find out! Rock N' Roll San Diego FULL Marathon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BrWdex-f8M Career Sto...

► I Am Afraid To Become A Programmer! ◄ If you're considering becoming a programmer, you definitely need to be prepared for a rough road. There are a lot of ups and downs in this career and, if you're up to that, you must be ready to face all of those challenges. I get these emails a lot. I see a lot of aspiring programmers saying that they are afraid to become programmers. How to overcome this fe...

► Fasting For Multiple Days: GOOD OR BAD? ◄ As you probably know, I fast every day for more than 5 years now. I've been doing it and I've seen amazing results in my body. A lot of people think I'm crazy doing that, but who cares? However, I've been experimenting with larger periods of fasting. I've gone from 24 fasting periods to like, 72 hour period of fasting. While some people might think this...

► I Have Mental Health Problems And I Wanna Become A Developer ◄ So, you wanna become a developer. But... You have mental problems, especially ADHD. While this might seem harsh, it is more common than you can imagine. Living with mental problems is not easy and we know that. It takes courage to overcome your inner monsters and get over all of it. So... What can you do in order to overcome your fea...

► I'm Addicted To Marijuana... What Now? ◄ Recently, someone emailed me telling me he has been addicted to marijuana for a long time and he wanted to know what he could do in order to get out of this vicious cycle. According to him, he has an intense feeling of losing his life and now he wants to accomplish everything over the wasted years. While marijuana is definitely not the BIG problem here, I...