Simple Programmer Podcast

Learning Java can be complex yet simple at the same time. There are a lot of programmers who want to learn Java but don't know how to start. Java is an awesome programming language that could easily add some spice to your coding skills. It can be really difficult at first, I know. There are a lot of resources and it is hard to tell what is the best way to start learning a new programming language....

So, this is another book review, this time with a book that I consider being... Well... Kind of unique. Dianetics is the book I'll be reviewing today. As some of you might know, I am a big fan of personal development, goal setting, and psychology. I found the mind aspect being one of the most powerful factors when determining if a person will be successful or not. Dianetics is definitely a good bo...

Nowadays, there are a lot of different ways of working. You don't need to go to an office from 9-5 anymore. There are a lot of ways you can work and things you can do to start getting clients and working for a company. You can work remotely, you can work flexible hours, you can start a contract and you can also get into a contract-to-hire position. However... Is it a good option for you? For those...

A lot of people dream about becoming software developers. They see the potential that becoming a programmer can have and the amount of impact the coding can have in companies and the lives of people all around the world. However, becoming a software developer is not that easy. This programming road is hard and it can take you some time to get into this field. Basically, if you choose to become a s...

Some software developers dream of becoming lead developers. In the programming world, this might mean more money and more input on company's project, as well as leading a team of people. Are you ready for that? Becoming a lead developer in the software development world can definitely make huge shifts in your career. This is definitely an important role in any company that carries a huge weight, e...

Recently, I received a question of a reader for ours asking me what I think about LinkedIn, after it was acquired by Microsoft. Recently, Microsoft bought the career and job social media network, LinkedIn, and a lot of people went nuts about it. They said that LinkedIn will be suffering a lot in the hands of Microsoft and they're already seeing some changed, especially on the money and finances se...

Following up the awesome interviews I'm recording with amazing people from the developer community, today I decided it was time to partner up with Ray Wenderlich to talk about building a successful programming career. if you don't know Ray Wenderlich, he is a famous iOS developer that has developed a lot of different apps. Here is how he defines himself on LinkedIn "Ray is an indie software develo...

So, let's talk about programming! If you're inside the programming (which is not the same as coding lol) you've probably heard about "Agile Software Development", right? But, what the heck is agile software development? Well, this is exactly what I'm going to talk about in this video. Basically, agile software development describes a set of principles for programming and software development that...

We all get all packed up with a lot of different things to do at some point in our lives. We start getting a lot of different things to do and, in the end, our life is full of different projects, things to finish and deadlines to meet. This is why, from time to time, it is important to do what I call a "clean up" on your goals. You need to stop, focus, re-schedule everything, clean up unnecessary...

I talk a lot about getting a job in this channel. I talk about how important perseverance is and why you should only be giving up after you hit your goal, not focusing on results but focusing on the process. However, things might not get turn out how you expect and, even though you've applied for several jobs, you still might end up unemployed. This situation is more common than you think. While t...

So, this is definitely official. For those who only watch my YouTube channel, here is the official announcement for y'all. I'M WRITING A NEW BOOK! So, over the past few weeks, I'm dropping all the chapters of my book for free on Simple Programmer's website. This new book will be titled "The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide" and I'll talk about everything that a software developer should...

Can You Really Learn Anything In 3 Months? So, recently I did a video called "Coding Is Not The Same As Programming" and I've received a lot of comments on there. Definitely, it was one of my most popular videos and it polarized all my viewers. However, one of the comments gathered my attention. Here are some of the comments that made me record this video: "No, no, no, no, no. If you think people...

I've read The War Of Art a thousand times but I actually never had a chance to do a book review about that... Until now. The War Of Art is definitely an amazing book and I've talked about it several times before. I keep reading back this book because I think it has such wonderful advice on there and it is such a powerful book especially for entrepreneurs. Here is the book description from Amazon:...

So, today I partnered up with an amazing guy, Chris Hawkes, which I know a lot of you like. He has an awesome YouTube Channel and most of my audience watches his YouTube Channel. So, I've figured that it would be incredible to partner up with him so that we could talk more about software development. So, Chris and I had an amazing talk. We have discussed how to get into programming, what are the b...

Most people end up their lives not knowing everything they could and not understanding how life really works. We get caught up in distractions and in the belief that we should master ONLY what we see in our jobs that we end up neglecting some other important stuff out there in the world. Today I'm going to talk about what are the areas of your life that you MUST master. And what I mean master, I t...

So, as you may know, I got back from China... Fat. Since then, I started a solid new fitness program totally focused and, in this video, I decided it was time to share my results with you. Besides that, I'll talk about my new fitness program I have coming up on the next weeks, depending on how you guys react to it. Wanna know more about this new fitness program and how my body fat loss is progress...

Sometimes we all feel lost in life. There are periods in our lives where we don't know what we should do, what path we should follow and, more important, who we are. Lots of people spend their entire lives trying to find themselves. They ask a lot of questions about who they really are. Some people leave everything behind and go on a "spiritual journey", mostly traveling the world. Others, never a...

Dave Rael From Developer On Fire: Becoming A Famous Programmer Today I catch up with an amazing guy, Dave Rael, from Developer On Fire. Dave's story is one that I really admire. He definitely was like fire, blasting everything in his way. For those who watch my channel, you know how much I talk about taking action and why it is so important to change your current situation. A lot of people absorb...

Getting girls can be difficult for programmers. We are usually stereotyped under the category of "nerds" and "strange people". It can be really hard for some software developers to go after girls and establish any type of communication. As you might know, this was one of the main reasons why I created the "Attracting Women & Becoming A Better Man Playlist". In today's episode, we are going to talk...

There is a lot of bragging about cardio and aerobic exercises. Does it really kill all of your efforts when it comes to building muscle and losing fat? in order to get the body we really want we must do basically two different things: build muscle and lose fat. There are a lot of different ways to achieve that goal. You can do both of these things separately (which is known as bulking and cutting)...

Have you ever heard about events that happen during our lives that can literally change the course of it? Well, this is exactly what we're going to talk about in today's video. The reason why I wanted to bring up this concept was to talk about identity. I've experienced a situation in my life where I have had a serious injury in my chest, during an accident at the gym. This has literally made me q...

Learning Algorithms: Is It REALLY Necessary? So, some of you really get stuck when it comes to learning algorithms. This might be one of the most asked questions in the programming community. Should programmers learn algorithms? Is it really necessary for a software developer, especially when it comes to doing a good job. I know this topic divides opinions on the internet. Some programmers might s...

The time has come for another email roundup. In these videos I answer a lot of questions that you guys send me via email. By doing that I'm able to show you exactly how things work by my side and get you inside of the process. In this video I'll answer basically three questions: - Moving From Senior To Junior - Renting A Property Without Credit History - Getting A USA Visa Wanna know more about th...

Most of us feel blocked from time to time. In order to succeed, we need to hit a lot knowing that we will definitely miss a lot. However, knowing this might get is in a very uncomfortable place, where we don't know what we should do, because we're feeling blocked. It can be very easy to slip into blame, judgement, criticism and fear when life throws us a curve ball. We can quickly default back int...

Working hours are for... WORK! Yeah, you got it right this time. However, I think you shouldn't alienate yourself from the environment you're in. Undoubtedly, when you're at work, you got your working buddies, you got people that you can interact and withdrawing yourself from this environment might not be the best idea. When you're at work your should be totally focused on working and getting your...