In today's episode, I talk about three habits of great learners that you can adopt into your own habit system today. Rubber Duck Debugging Lifehacker article about memory champions "Learning about learning" "Learning like children through play" Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce! WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress, and is powering 30% of all online stores. Use the code "developertea" to get 25% off at WooCommerce.com now!...
Jul 11, 2016•20 min•Ep. 260
In today's episode, I answer a few questions from listener Marc about testing. "Should I test private methods or only public ones?" (Stackoverflow) God Object (Wikipedia) Sandi Metz's Rules for Developers "All the little things" - talk from Sandi Metz about small classes Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer T...
Jul 08, 2016•23 min•Ep. 259
In today's episode I talk with Rita Rovira, who has been in the business of hiring developers for most of her career. Part 1 with Rita Rovira Codecademy Wyncode Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in...
Jul 07, 2016•46 min•Ep. 258
In today's episode I talk with Rita Rovira, who has been in the business of hiring developers for most of her career. Connect with Rita on LinkedIn @Wyncode An Underground Cohort of Design Professors, with Kody Dahl and Nick Morrison (about getting a design degree) Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. An...
Jul 05, 2016•36 min•Ep. 257
In today's episode, I answer listener Jack's questions about applying information he is learning through reading and other resources. Jack contacted me via Slack, and you can too! Head over to http://spec.fm/slack to join us, and thousands of other developers and designers, today! Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of D...
Jul 01, 2016•16 min•Ep. 256
In today's episode, I answer a question from Reddit about job hunting during an internship. Original Reddit Question Internship Tips Today's episode is sponsored by Rollbar . With Rollbar, you get the context, insights and control you need to find and fix bugs faster. Rollbar is offering Developer Tea listeners the Bootstrap Plan, free for 90 days (300,000 errors tracked for free)! And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes....
Jun 29, 2016•18 min•Ep. 255
In today's episode, we'll talk about a question sent in by listener Brad about becoming a leader. Relevant to today's episode: Spec Slack community 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership (Book) How to Win Friends and Influence People (Book) One more thing... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes....
Jun 27, 2016•17 min•Ep. 254
In today's episode, we talk about the "tone of code." Relevant to today's episode: Coding for Humans Using Effective Metaphors One more thing... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.
Jun 24, 2016•9 min•Ep. 253
In today's episode, I share with you a metaphor you can use that may help the next time you get stuck troubleshooting a bug.
Jun 22, 2016•9 min•Ep. 249
In today's episode, I answer listener and designer Jona's question about coming into a development career. Impostor Syndrome episode on Developer Tea Destigmatizing Failure The Great Developer Mindset: Getting Acquainted with Failure Listener Jessica asks about the definition of "full-stack developer." What should a beginner work on? Big-O Notation Asymptotic Notation Media Consumption Diet Today's episode is sponsored by Rollbar . With Rollbar, you get the context, insights and control you need...
Jun 20, 2016•20 min•Ep. 252
In today's episode we're talking about picturing the perfect client. The challenge to you is to think about your goals and your dream clients. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec.fm. Go find more amazing podcasts specifically created for you, the developer!
Jun 17, 2016•14 min•Ep. 251
In today's episode, Parag0n asks a question about architecting a large software system for the first time. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode: Original question on Reddit Jonathan's profile on Reddit Developer Tea episode about metaphors And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes....
Jun 15, 2016•15 min•Ep. 250
In today's episode, we talk about getting acquainted with failure. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec. If you're interested in sharing your message with tens of thousands of developers and designers, head over to Spec.fm/sponsors and reach out to our team!
Jun 13, 2016•11 min•Ep. 248
In today's episode, we talk about leading people to victory in meetings. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec. If you're interested in sharing your message with tens of thousands of developers and designers, head over to Spec.fm/sponsors and reach out to our team!
Jun 10, 2016•6 min•Ep. 247
In today's episode, I answer listener Jean Michel's question about bikeshedding. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode: Spec Slack community Dev Tea episodes on Focus: Focus Three tips for practicing focus Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review...
Jun 08, 2016•19 min•Ep. 246
In today's episode, we're talking about redefining "Complete". This episode is the second in the "Great Developer Mindset" series. Today's discussion talks about when to consider your code complete, and the dangers of skipping the details. Today's episode is sponsored by Hired.com ! If you are looking for a job as a developer or a designer and don't know where to start, head over to Hired now! If you get a job through this special link, you'll receive a $2,000 bonus - that's twice the normal bon...
Jun 06, 2016•24 min•Ep. 245
In today's episode, I answer listener Ajay's question about how to determine what type of project he should choose to learn JavaScript. Mentioned or Relevant: Developer Tea episode: Thinking Small Dev Tea episode: How to Make Small Things a Big Deal Don't Break the Chain! Spec Slack community Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your ...
Jun 03, 2016•18 min•Ep. 244
In today's episode, we talk about defeating the interview lull. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Get a 20 dollar credit today by going to linode.com/developertea20 and get your first server up in minutes!
Jun 01, 2016•18 min•Ep. 243
In today's episode , we're talking about the Work/Life Equation. Today's episode is sponsored by FreshBooks! Get paid faster, and get control of your business cash flow. Head over to FreshBooks.com/DeveloperTea today to get started with a free month. Don't forget to enter “Developer Tea” in the “how Did you Hear About Us?” Section when you sign up. Thanks again to FreshBooks for sponsoring the show! And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Develo...
May 30, 2016•14 min•Ep. 242
In today's episode, I'll be doing the first in a series of episodes about the Great Developer Mindset. In this part, we will talk about demystifying code. Make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes! Also, please take a moment to review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.
May 27, 2016•12 min•Ep. 241
In today's episode I talk to Tony Hillerson, author of "Seven Mobile Apps in Seven Days." This a longer interview, split into two separate parts - be certain to subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes! Part one of this interview Seven Mobile Apps in Seven Weeks Seven Languages in Seven Weeks Square Square's Engineering Blog iOS Swift Generics in Swift ShiftJS - Swift to JS compiler Android Universal Windows Platform Rubymotion Xamarin React Native Watchman Vim ES2015 Today's episode i...
May 25, 2016•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 240
In today's episode I talk to Tony Hillerson, author of "Seven Mobile Apps in Seven Days." This a longer interview, split into two separate parts - be certain to subscribe so you don't miss out on part two! Seven Mobile Apps in Seven Weeks Seven Languages in Seven Weeks MVC Pattern (Model-view-controller) Sinatra (Ruby) Stackoverflow Driven Development Yahoo Weather API Bruce Tate (@redrapids) iOS Swift Generics in Swift ShiftJS - Swift to JS compiler Android Universal Windows Platform Rubymotion...
May 23, 2016•45 min•Ep. 239
In today's short inspiration episode, we discuss the "assumption of impossibility."
May 20, 2016•6 min•Ep. 238
In today's episode, we talk about the "shutdown", yes-ifs, and flexible decision terms. Relevant to today's episode 3 Tips for Practicing Focus Developer Tea: Focus Today's episode is sponsored by FreshBooks! Get paid faster, and get control of your business cash flow. Head over to FreshBooks.com/DeveloperTea today to get started with a free month. Don't forget to enter “Developer Tea” in the “how Did you Hear About Us?” Section when you sign up. Thanks again to FreshBooks for sponsoring the sho...
May 18, 2016•16 min•Ep. 237
In today's episode, I talk with Ismael Burciaga, creator of Squares, about conferences and taking a first step into unfamiliar territory. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode: @burciaga Squares Conference Lines Conference Circles Conference Today's episode is sponsored by Rollbar . With Rollbar, you get the context, insights and control you need to find and fix bugs faster. Rollbar is offering Developer Tea listeners the Bootstrap Plan, free for 90 days (300,000 errors tracked for free)! And...
May 16, 2016•21 min•Ep. 236
In today's episode, I interview Andi Graham, CMO and managing partner at Big Sea Design. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode: Big Sea Design Andi's role at Big Sea Design Andi on Twitter: @andigrahambsd Homestead Builder Salesforce Josh Sortino (@sortino) Here Is The Income Level At Which Money Won’t Make You Any Happier In Each State Today's episode is sponsored by Rollbar . With Rollbar, you get the context, insights and control you need to find and fix bugs faster. Rollbar is offering De...
May 13, 2016•22 min•Ep. 235
In today's episode, I had a chance to speak with Kim Bost, product designer at Dropbox! Mentioned on today's show: @KimBost on Twitter Dropbox Dropbox Paper Etsy Cover (payment processing) Martin Pedrick (@nimprojects), design lead at Dropbox Disclaimer: Design Details, a show on the Spec Network, is supported by Dropbox, but Developer Tea (including this specific episode) is not. Today's episode is sponsored by FreshBooks! Get paid faster, and get control of your business cash flow. Head over t...
May 11, 2016•30 min•Ep. 234
In today's episode, I had a chance to speak with Kim Bost, product designer at Dropbox! Mentioned or relevant: Kim Bost's personal website Squares Conference Dropbox Logo programming language Editorial note - I said "Apple II" during the episode, but almost certainly meant the original Macintosh. Some of Kim's work Pencil Factory Flats and Shops (in Atlanta) Today's episode is sponsored by Hired.com ! If you are looking for a job as a developer or a designer and don't know where to start, head o...
May 09, 2016•19 min•Ep. 233
In today's episode we discuss how to recognize 4 key moments that can make or break your relationship with a client. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes....
May 06, 2016•19 min•Ep. 232
In today's episode, I talk to Developer Tea listener John about his transition period between jobs. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode ! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes....
May 04, 2016•11 min•Ep. 231
