DonTheDeveloper Podcast

DonTheDeveloper Podcast

Helping aspiring developers get jobs and junior developers grow. Raw and unfiltered conversations with industry professionals that dive deep into how developers can find success and growth in their careers.

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April 29, 2025 โ€ข 19 mins

Scrimba is just starting to release fullstack/backend courses. They're going to be starting with 8 courses: Suppabase, Command Line Basics, Express, SQL, Nuxt, Vite, Next, and Node. I shared my honest thoughts on some of the courses, who they're for, and what part of your journey you should consider going through them.

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Rant about how black-pilled aspiring developers who choose to be victims are poisonous to all other aspiring developers.

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Almost every professional developer should be building side projects and here's why.

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Building a NestJS course for Scrimba and other channel & life updates

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February 27, 2025 โ€ข 18 mins

Here are a few warning signs that the self-taught developer path may not be for you.

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Just finished your coding bootcamp and wondering what the heck to do next? Maybe you're a bit worried about the job market for coding bootcamp grads. If so, this one is for you.

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I dive into three common mistakes that hold aspiring developers back. If youโ€™re serious about breaking into tech, staying motivated, and leveling up your skills, this one is for you!

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Why are so many aspiring developers burning out or giving up? In this, I explore how a lack of curiosity is holding back the new generation of junior devs. Weโ€™ll dig into why blindly following โ€œpopularโ€ paths can kill your motivation, and how embracing exploration, passion, and genuine excitement for tech can reignite your learning journey. If youโ€™re feeling stuck or unmotivated, this might be the wake-up call you need.

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Iโ€™m calling out five big misconceptions about becoming a frontend developer that might be wrecking your progress. I talk about whether you actually need backend skills to land a frontend gig, if you should learn Next.js, and even if you should learn Tailwind. There's more I dive into, so if you're aiming to become a frontend developer, this one's for you.

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In this, I break down five major mistakes that can instantly sabotage any junior developerโ€™s chances of landing a real coding job. Iโ€™ll talk about how inconsistent coding habits, half-finished side projects, and a questionable online presence are some of the biggest turn-offs for hiring managers, along with one or two surprises you might not expect. If youโ€™re serious about becoming a software developer, youโ€™ll want to hear about th...

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February 3, 2025 โ€ข 39 mins

In this, I break down why every junior developer needs a capstone project that goes beyond simple tutorial or clone apps. I share why code-along and copycat projects may reinforce your skills, but ultimately fall short in showcasing true problem-solving ability. Instead, I explain how to create a meaningful project built around something you genuinely care aboutโ€”one that solves real problems, targets real users, and demonstrates pr...

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Here's what I have planned for 2025, but also, we need to talk about the state of many aspiring developers out there right now...

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January 1, 2025 โ€ข 6 mins

Struggling with your New Year's resolutions each year? Maybe you're not ready to make any. Try this instead.

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December 16, 2024 โ€ข 14 mins

I'm done with frontend. It's time to become a backend developer, and here is why...

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Ever wondered what it takes to create a course that truly makes an impact? In this episode, I sit down with Lane Wagner, the creator of Boot.dev, to dive deep into the philosophy and decisions behind one of the most comprehensive backend development platforms out there.

Lane shares his journey from a backend developer to an educator, revealing the challenges, insights, and strategies that helped Boot.dev stand out in a cro...

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Thinking about starting a side hustle or launching your own app? In this episode, I chat with the founders of Little Planets about their journey from idea to execution. We dive into their challenges, tech stack choices, marketing struggles, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Perfect for developers looking to turn their passion projects into reality!

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In this episode, I talk with two senior developers, Danny Peck and John Ostler, as they share the real story behind their side project journeyโ€”the good and the bad. They delve into their experiences building Golden Record, an app designed to preserve personal memories through audio recordings. Despite their extensive backgrounds in development, Danny and John discuss the unexpected challenges they faced, from technical hurdles to m...

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Here's where I share my goals, failures from last month, and what I'm going to do about it next month. The goal of this is to just provide some transparency into my own struggles with trying to grow and provide community updates.

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September 16, 2024 โ€ข 15 mins

This episode explores why many aspiring developers who start with intense excitement and motivation often end up quitting. Overexcitement can lead to unrealistic expectations and burnout, derailing your coding journey. Learn how to recognize this pattern, set achievable goals, and build sustainable habits to successfully navigate the path to becoming a developer.

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September 11, 2024 โ€ข 17 mins

Are your personal projects failing to get you hired? In this video, I break down the common mistakes aspiring developers make with their projects and why they aren't standing out to employers. Many think that just building a variety of projects is enough, but the scattershot approach often misses the mark. Iโ€™ll guide you through a more strategic way to approach personal projects that will resonate with hiring managers.

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