Simple Programmer Podcast

Public speaking is a skill I believe everyone should develop. It does not mean that you'll talk in front of big audiences but, from time to time, you'll need to develop presentations at work, school, college, etc. I see a lot of developers asking me about how they can develop their public speaking skills. Is it easy? Are there any techniques you can use to get better at public speaking? Watch this...

So, I receive a lot of emails from people telling me that they want to get into the programming industry and they are completely lost about where to start. As you know, there are a lot of different ways to get into this industry and you should follow the ones that will suit your overall lifestyle better. However, what do you do when you're a slave to the system but you still want to get into the p...

So, recently I was watching a race where I saw a lot of fat people running there... OK OK... Before we continue, I don't want to tell anyone what to do and I don't want to make jokes out of this, because this is not the point. My point is doing things that you don't deserve just for the sake of achieving something that will remain empty for you. So... What do you do in a situation like that? Shoul...

So, this is another one of that "john just screwed up again C'MON!" videos... In this video, I'm going to talk about how we are all susceptible to our own bullshit. As you know, I talk a lot about failures and how you should not fly off the rails, etc etc... Well, this is exactly what happened to me these last few days. In this video I'm going to tell how this experience changed me, affected my eg...

So, Chris sent me a question asking basically this: "Is a degree acquired in one country worth more than a degree acquired in another country?" This is something I've been wondering to answer but I never felt ready to do it. However, this is something it should be discussed because there is still doubt from people about that subject. So... What do you think?

So, a lot of you guys requested a Top 10 Ruby Books and well... There you have it! Lately, I've been doing a lot of different Top Books on my channel. I figured it is an awesome way of providing a good way to start for those who want to learn new programming languages or even for those people that want to study more about a specific language. So, in this video I'll give you my Top 10 Ruby Books. T...

So, a lot of you think I'm a beast. You guys think that I have it all figured out and that I was only able to advance my career due to "knowing it all"... However, you're definitely wrong. Just like you, I had to figure a lot of things out and if I knew some of the stuff I'm sharing with you guys back then, I would definitely be in a completely different stage of my career... So... Do you wanna kn...

If you know me, you've seen me talking about side projects and why I believe every person should have a side project. However, creating and maintaining a side project is not always easy. There are a lot of things that you need to take into consideration before choosing the right side project for you. Sometimes, we don't know if the side project we're investing will get any return for us. So... How...

So, technology does change fast and we all know that, right? Us, software developers must learn how to deal with this and there is nowhere to run. However, I must admit that there are some technologies that does change more rapidly than others, especially when it comes to structure, frameworks, usability, etc... So... Is it viable to specialize in a technology that will drastically change in 1-2 y...

There are some developers that want to go down the road of investing and they invest their times trying to figure out what are the best investments for their specific situations... Of course, every investment you choose will have pros and cons, no matter how much you try to reduce the cons. This is why, every choice that you make needs to be in alignment with your current situation. In this video,...

Recently I received a very interesting question from a viewer of this channel. In that question, he said that he viewed me as a perfectionist and that I treated myself quite rough. He asked then if I did this to other people as well. In fact, I must confess that I did that for some time during my life. I couldn't cope but to expect people to be like me, to act like me and to accomplish the same th...

Investment can be tricky and if you don't follow the right advice you can make really bad decisions. In this video, I'll talk about the difference between paying your school loans or investing that money. While some people would say that this answer is written in stone, I must disagree. In this video, I'll tell you how you should proceed in situations like these and why it is important to always e...

Today I have a special webinar for you. I partnered up with Ari Lamstein to talk about my career moves and how I became a successful developer. In that talk, we've discussed how software developers can take charge of their careers and build a brilliant future. The road might not be easy but with the right amount of effort and strategy you can definitely stand yourself from the crowd. The good thin...

All software developers want to earn more money based on the work they do. Most of us, whether you like it or not, are driven by money and it plays a critical role in most of the choices we make. So, if you're a software developer, you've probably wondered several times how you can increase your salary, being a software developer. Of course there are several ways of doing this and it is just impos...

So, as you all now, I am a millionaire. And I don't say it to brag myself, far from it. I tell it to inspire people that if I was able to to do, you'll also be able to do the same thing. So, recently I've received a question from a guy asking me what it was like when I made a million dollars and if I could share my story with you. So, in this video, I'll share everything about my road to my millio...

Getting an internship is the option that some software developers have to learn and get experience in a real world environment where you'll get to see how software development really works (well, kind of) If you are just starting out, one of the best and easiest ways to get a job is through an internship. This is especially true if you are trying to get a job with a big technology company like Mic...

So, recently I've been playing around with my daughter and she started selling cookies. As a father, I could've helped her but instead, I decided it was time for me to step back and watch her. And I must confess that the lessons I've learned with her are simply priceless. Watching her has made me realize some things I was doing wrong and some new techniques that really worked with her and that are...

So, a little while ago I released my 2017 channel trailer which a LOT of people ended up feeling motivated and asking me a lot of questions about it. In this video, I received a very interesting which I thought I should answer in this channel: "FocusMrbjarke Can you do a video on what made you decide to be a fucking bulldog and how you did it?" So, here it is! In this video I'll share with you why...

Programming is HARD, right? At least this is what some programmers think. Today I've received a question from a reader telling me that he felt that programming was hard and he felt unmotivated. He couldn't learn and he spent all day at home watching TV and etc... He couldn't just get his life ahead and go on with his projects. So... How do we get around this? How do you find motivation so that you...

Whether you're choosing a language-specific or platform-oriented credential, it's worth looking at my top five programming certifications for software developers. I've talked several times before about attending to coding boot camps, doing nanodegrees but I've never actually talked about the best online programming certifications that are out there. Nowadays, the entire programming workforce is ch...

Most software developers want to work in the US. Software Development is definitely a field that is on fire and it is not showing any signs of slowing down anytime soon. Each day a new field just appears, new companies rise, new technologies emerge and the field changes itself rapidly. The US is definitely the home of some of the big companies out there, and the innovation we see in the Silicon Va...

Have you ever wondered what are the best books to learn Python? "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 scripting or glue language to connect existing components toge...

A lot of developers feel like they don't know enough. They want to know if their skills are good enough before they take on any opportunity and any new jobs. I see a lot of developers suffering from this. They never feel ready, they end up spending A LOT of time studying and getting ready before jumping into any new opportunities. They often ask me: John, how can I measure my programming skills? I...

So, as I like to say, I tend to buy some books just by reading its name. And this is exactly what happened with "What Doesn't Kill Us". What a freaking awesome name! And what an AWESOME book! I must say I was surprised by it. Here is the book description, extracted from Amazon: "Our ancestors crossed deserts, mountains, and oceans without even a whisper of what anyone today might consider modern t...

So, as you probably know, I believe that "Trusting The Process" is one of the best motivational mantras you can use in your life. Believing in Trusting The Process will make you focus in your goal, without worrying about results and making you like a beast when it comes to achieving any goals you might have. In this video, I'll share an awesome success story I've received that will definitely insp...