"Hacking" isn’t always a bad word in the tech space anymore, thanks to the growing popularity of "ethical hacking" and events like "hackathons". Senior software developer Gwendolyn Faraday loves the power of hackathons to bring beginners together and let them sharpen their skills in a fun and supportive environment, and she now hosts her own hackathons for beginners. In the episode, Gwen discusses... Why hackathons were so important for her own learning journey How to prepare for a hackathon and...
Jun 25, 2019•34 min•Season 6Ep. 11
Recent tech graduate Marie Armstrong discusses how to stand out to employers if you’re not a straight-A student, and the importance of personal branding to get your name heard. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Mailparser Thinkful...
Jun 18, 2019•37 min•Season 6Ep. 10
Is getting a college degree worth it if you want to be a software engineer? Mosh Hamedani discusses the best ways to teach yourself tech skills, and why college education may not be the best route for software engineering. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Mailparser Thinkful...
Jun 11, 2019•36 min•Season 6Ep. 9
Kyle Prinsloo, founder of studywebdevelopment.com, shares advice on finding your freelance niche, how to start your full-time freelance career, and how to market yourself online. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Mailparser Thinkful...
Jun 04, 2019•42 min•Season 6Ep. 8
Entrepreneur, content creator and educator Masha Zvereva talks about influencer marketing, how to create your own tech career, and why she founded her business, Coding Blonde. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Mailparser Thinkful...
May 28, 2019•38 min
Chris Castiglione, the founder of One Month, discusses what it means for the internet to be decentralized and the importance of having digital literacy skills in 2019. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: Mailparser Thinkful...
May 21, 2019•39 min•Season 6Ep. 6
Find out how former airport security officer Samit Saini transitioned into tech, despite being dyslexic and leaving high school at the age of 16. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: MongoDB Flatiron School...
May 14, 2019•39 min•Season 6Ep. 5
Wes Bos discusses his extensive background in tech, why he started creating online JavaScript courses, and shares some tips on how to build an online presence. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: MongoDB Flatiron School...
May 07, 2019•44 min•Season 6Ep. 4
Imtiaz Ahmed shares why Java and Python are great languages to learn first, and how to become a software developer quickly - even if you’re a complete beginner. Learn more about this special, limited-time bundle here: https://learntocodewith.me/toolbox2019 .
May 03, 2019•26 min
Mark Lassoff explains how online education has evolved over the years and the best way for beginners to start learning how to code. Learn more about this special, limited-time bundle here: https://learntocodewith.me/toolbox2019 .
May 02, 2019•28 min
Hahna Kane Latonick tells us how freelancing on the side can help you reach financial goals, who freelancing is and isn’t right for, and the main challenges new freelancers experience. Learn more about this special, limited-time bundle here: https://learntocodewith.me/toolbox2019 .
May 01, 2019•27 min
Michael Hartl explains how to learn the prerequisites to web development, and why you should have a project or goal in mind before you start learning. Learn more about this special, limited-time bundle here: https://learntocodewith.me/toolbox2019 .
Apr 30, 2019•32 min
Jeremy Schifeling shares his advice on finding your ideal tech career fit and how to position yourself during the job hunt. Learn more about this special, limited-time bundle here: https://learntocodewith.me/toolbox2019 .
Apr 29, 2019•28 min
Judith Lung tells her incredible story about learning to code while blind, what it’s like to work as a blind web developer, and why accessibility in tech matters. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: MongoDB Flatiron School...
Apr 23, 2019•42 min•Season 6Ep. 3
Erica Peterson, founder of Moms Can Code, discusses her difficult education and how she launched her own business to teach other stay-at-home moms how to work in tech. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: MongoDB Flatiron School...
Apr 16, 2019•44 min•Season 6Ep. 2
A look back on season 5 of the Learn to Code With Me podcast, and what’s coming up in season 6.
Apr 09, 2019•3 min
Jesse Moore realized his ambition to work in tech by listening to the LTCWM podcast, and now he’s a junior developer. He shares his advice for those who want to do the same. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode’s sponsors: MongoDB Flatiron School...
Apr 09, 2019•42 min•Season 6Ep. 1
In this special anniversary episode, I’m interviewed by my friend and former colleague, Jess Catorc. I talk about how I started my career in an unrelated field, why I started learning to code, why I started LTCWM, and my experiences working in tech. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website .
Apr 02, 2019•50 min
As the fifth season of the Learn to Code With Me podcast comes to an end, I share a few updates about what’s coming up over the next few months.
Mar 19, 2019•3 min
Full stack developer, Dave Trabka, talks about talks about how he worked abroad, what working on the road actually looks like, and the pros and cons of travelling full time. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Interview Cake Patreon...
Mar 12, 2019•44 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Senior developer Seph Cordovano discusses the stress, overwork, and overwhelm that can come with working in the tech industry. He also shares his tips for looking after your mental health. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Patreon Interview Cake...
Mar 05, 2019•42 min•Season 5Ep. 19
Joy Carrera discusses the benefits of learning some basic coding skills even if you’re not a technical person and don’t want to be, as well as the perks of being a digital nomad. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Techmeme Ride Home Interview Cake...
Feb 26, 2019•36 min•Season 5Ep. 18
Information security trainer Kristen Kozinski discusses learning cybersecurity skills, moving into a more technical role within the company you work for, starting a side business and more. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Techmeme Ride Home Interview Cake...
Feb 19, 2019•39 min•Season 5Ep. 17
The Sprout Society founder Nicole Swartz discusses how you can start your own business, the important elements that make up a business plan, and some of the behind-the-scenes operations that go into starting a business. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Techmeme Ride Home Patreon...
Feb 12, 2019•34 min•Season 5Ep. 16
Full-time software engineer and part-time YouTuber Forrest Knight shares his advice on choosing the best laptop to suit your needs, whether it’s for programming or also to do more demanding tasks like gaming. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Interview Cake Patreon...
Feb 05, 2019•41 min•Season 5Ep. 15
Homeschooling mom of four and freelance web developer Sarah Greer explains what it’s like to freelance, how she landed her first clients, what she wishes she’d known when she first got started, and lots more. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode's sponsor: Skillcrush
Jan 29, 2019•37 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Corporate trainer and YouTuber Navin Reddy discusses emerging technologies for 2019, what’s changed since last year, how to keep up-to-date on tech trends, and more. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Interview Cake Patreon...
Jan 22, 2019•41 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Lenora Porter discusses how she hustled her way into tech and redefined what it means to be an artist in a world of technology. We also learn about her career journey, how she landed her first design job and so much more. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website . Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Interview Cake Patreon...
Jan 15, 2019•40 min•Season 5Ep. 12
S ameer Syed works at Jigsaw, building technology to fight online censorship. He shares the steps he took to transition into tech from a totally unrelated field and gives advice on how others can do the same. See the full show notes on the Learn to Code With Me website .
Jan 08, 2019•35 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Laurence announces a short break and shares where you can follow her online in the meantime. She also shares the details of a free upcoming training called How To Close Your First Web Development Client In Under 90 Days.
Dec 18, 2018•3 min
