CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp Most software developers suffer from a very bad curse from the field: fast paced technology change. All software developers, at some point in their careers, face this curse, no matter how experienced you are. How do you cope with new programming languages coming out each new day? How do we learn the new names of technology while working full time as a developer? This is why I talk about how important it is for people to learn how to l...
May 20, 2017•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast A lot of developers still face a basic dilemma which is: How do I become a software developer? Nowadays, the number of options for anyone who want to become a developer has basically multiplied 10x. You can choose to go down the road of traditional education, go to a bootcamp, start learning for yourself, etc... So, what about online bachelor's? Is it a viable option for software developers? Should you choose this path if you want to become a developer? Watch this video and find out! The Complet...
May 19, 2017•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Job Titles, especially for software developers, is something I usually call BULLSHIT! I’ve been a software developer for over 15 years and I still don’t know what to call myself. Beyond trying to agree on a generalized name for developers, software developers, programmers, software engineers, coders, computer programmers, and the like, we’ve got to contend with job titles. What the heck is the difference between a Senior Software Engineer and a Junior Software Engineer? And how do they compare t...
May 18, 2017•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp Working full-time and developing a side project is a difficult thing. Most people work 8-hours per day and they feel tired after completing their work journey so much that they feel down when it comes to investing in a side project. However, some people are not willing to give up and still work on side projects so that they can advance in their careers. What if you worked during 12-hour shifts but still wanted to achieve your goals? H...
May 17, 2017•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp Working from home is the dream of most software developers. The dream of working from an underwear, without having to spend a HUGE time from on commute, not having to deal with stupid coworkers, etc. However... if you work at a company, working from home might be perceived not as good by your boss... He might start working some questions like "Why do you want to work from home?", "What do you have in mind for that?" or "I'm pretty sur...
May 16, 2017•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp When it comes to freelancing, there is a lot of stuff you, as a freelancer, need to learn how to handle. In the software development world, you need to handle a lot of stuff: billing, contracts, price and, most of all, how much time it will take in order to complete a specific project. This is exactly what we are going to talk in this video... How do you estimate the time to finish a programming project? Is it ever possible to estimat...
May 15, 2017•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Most developers dream of working from home, but what they don't realize is that it requires much more attention, skills and discipline than the regular office work. So, most developers end up working from home, seeing their productivity drop like a stone rolling down a cliff and they can't seem to find the reason for that to happen. So... Are you disciplined enough to work from home? Or should you stick to your regular 9-5 job? Watch this video and find out! Remote Jobs Playlist: Career Story Pl...
May 14, 2017•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp A lot of people ask me "John, how can you be so optimistic and see life through so good lens?" Well, I must say I wasn't always like that. Back in the days I was a very pessimistic person. I always ended up looking at some life events in a pretty damn bad way. That's when I realized that, in life, what happens is that there are events that are neutral and we choose to give the interpretation to them, whether it is good or bad. So... H...
May 13, 2017•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp A lot of developers come to me asking a lot of different questions, but one of the seems to be a real and big question for most developers: "John, do I need to learn algorithms and/or data structures?" In this video, however, this guy asked me a slightly different question than most of the programming world wants to know. What if you were a web developer? Should you still bother about learning algorithms and data structures? Watch thi...
May 12, 2017•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp Action is definitely a key piece in getting stuff done and in advancing in your career. As a teacher that has created several courses before, I know how so many people just watch my stuff but never get anything into practice. Action is the fine line between those who accomplish things and those who just dream about achieving something. Today, I've partnered up with Sylvester Morgan, an awesome guy that definitely knows everything abou...
May 11, 2017•34 min•Transcript available on Metacast Some say the automobile industry is changing at a rapid pace and we're not aware of all the changes that are happening right now. When you stop and think about that, maybe we are in the middle of a tipping point. For centuries, the automobile industry hasn't changed that much, especially when it comes to fuels. We are still relying on petroleum derivates to make our cars function. So... What can we expect from electric cars? How will it affect the future? How will it affect the whole ecosystem f...
May 10, 2017•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I received an email from a very depressed guy saying that he is depressed and he is feeling guilty and he hates being who he is. However, that was not the part that really caught my attention. During the whole email, he said how dumb he was and how it affected his entire life. So... Is he really dumb? Does he have those problems? How could that what he is saying affecting his life? Watch this video and find out! HIRED.COM - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hireds...
May 09, 2017•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Being a software developer is full of surprises. In one hand, you have the normal path to follow, which is to learn a new programming language so you can start writing your own code. You write everything from scratch, you build you own features, and you know everything you've built. On the other hand, there is the real world, where you start working on a company and you have to deal with a company's environment. Let's say you go to a company and you have to deal with a pre-written code. What do ...
May 08, 2017•7 min•Transcript available on Metacast Framing is a powerful weapon that few people know about. When it comes to human interaction, having the ability to frame things is definitely something you should be aware of. The way you position yourself in relation to the other people is one of the most important things that can make people like you, do things you want them to do or persuade them. In this video I'll explain a little bit more about framing and why you should start to pay attention to those things, especially if you want to bec...
May 07, 2017•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast As we al know, we are complete emotional beings. As much as we tend to believe that we live as rational animals, our entire wire in the brain is designed to show that we are ruled by our emotions. That said, it is important to notice and understand how our emotions dictate the choices we make, day after day. In this video, I'll show you why you shouldn't make important decisions when feeling down and how it can affect your life. Why You Should Be In Love With Your Pain: https://www.youtube.com/w...
May 06, 2017•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp CHECK OUT KOBITON: htttps://www.kobiton.com/simpleprogrammer As we al know, we are complete emotional beings. As much as we tend to believe that we live as rational animals, our entire wire in the brain is designed to show that we are ruled by our emotions. That said, it is important to notice and understand how our emotions dictate the choices we make, day after day. In this video, I'll show you why you shouldn't make important decis...
May 05, 2017•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Quitting your job is always a difficult thing to do. Before you decide to leave your job, there is a lot of things you should consider before taking this important step that can make or break your career. So, picture this: you're in a job. You start to feel discouraged and you start to think about quitting. However, you decide to wait a little more. Maybe it is the wrong time...? How do you know when is the right time to quit your job? Should you quit now? Should you wait? Watch this video and f...
May 04, 2017•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp CHECK OUT KOBITON: htttps://www.kobiton.com/simpleprogrammer Getting educations nowadays can be tough. There are a lot of different paths you can go and not all of them offer the best results in terms of getting a good education. As you know, my daughter is homeschooled and I have plenty of experience with it. In this video, I'll explain the different between homeschooling vs. Regular Education. Simple Programmer Products: https://sim...
May 03, 2017•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp CHECK OUT KOBITON: htttps://www.kobiton.com/simpleprogrammer A lot of you guys are interested in knowing about the future of software development. These are amongst the most popular videos in this YouTube channel and I couldn't help you to bring you more. In this video, I decided to partner up with Erik Dietrich, which is one of the best people I know that would have the expertise to talk about this. Erik Dietrich is the founder of Da...
May 02, 2017•49 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp CHECK OUT KOBITON: htttps://www.kobiton.com/simpleprogrammer As you know, I'm traveling a lot on these last few days and this made me realize something: I needed a mobile and a light notebook for me to carry around. This is when I decided to give Dell XPS13 XPS13-9343 13.3-inch Ultrabook Computer a shot... Here are some of the product specifications: "Model number: XPS9343 13.3 in Full HD (1920 x 1080) infinity display Corning® Gorill...
May 01, 2017•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast Training for a half-marathon can be hard and yet, so few people know to do it right. There is not a proper path to follow for those who want to start training for a half-marathon. So... What do you do in a situation like this? How do you train for a half-marathon? Watch this video and find out! Day In The Life Ep. 3: San Diego Half Marathon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8eBgd9r1GvU&index=3&list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4XU7upbnSB0OdZmOxvABZJh Day In The Life Ep. 4: SPARTA! & Halloween Half Marathon: https:...
Apr 30, 2017•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Gratefulness... Being grateful for everything. We hear that a lot, right? Especially nowadays with all the self-help gurus, yoga teachers on Instagram... This has become such a common thing to say and do, especially on social media. I believe that saying all this stuff and not stopping to pay attention to the real meaning of it can be hurtful. We simply lose the real meaning and the powerful concept behind gratefulness. So, what is gratefulness? How can we understand the concept behind it? Watch...
Apr 29, 2017•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast A lot of developers ask me about the programming language of the future... They expect me to use my expertise to predict the future and tell them about the programming language of the future, hoping that they will start to specialize in such a language. However, this questions leaves us with some other interpretations... Is that such a thing as a programming language of the future? I strongly believe that there will be a programming language of the future but we don't know it yet. The reason I s...
Apr 28, 2017•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast We need to talk about... Depression. I've talked about this topic several times before, especially in SP's blog and a lot of guest writers have talked about this too. Depression among developers (and tech professionals) is a serious thing and it should not be repressed. We really need to talk about that. As you know, I have some strong and different views about this that a lot of people complain and tell me how I'm wrong. This is why I decided to talk to Maryse, which is a member of our FB group...
Apr 27, 2017•1 hr 9 min•Transcript available on Metacast Working abroad can be a tricky thing for those who don't have English as a native language. English is definitely the most spoken language around the world and it is the basic language that everyone should expect you to know, especially if you're looking for a job. So... Do you really need to speak English fluently in order to work abroad? Watch this video and find out!
Apr 26, 2017•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast I say that we have two ways we can follow in life which will lead us to two very different results in life: The positive things and the negative things. Surrounding yourself with positive thoughts will definitely make your life change and you'll feel much better... However, what about the negative things? Negative things can break you in ways you can even imagine, drowning your energy levels and making you a complete lazy towards your goals. So... What do you do? How do you eliminate negative fa...
Apr 25, 2017•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Getting a new job is a tough process. There is a lot of preparation, research, energy spent on preparing yourself, time devoted to interviews, etc. This is why you should focus all of your efforts into not screwing everything up. One of the reasons why an employer should give up on hiring you is because of a possible vacation. What if you had a vacation already planned before getting into this new job? What should you do? Should you inform your employer about your plans? Watch this video and fin...
Apr 24, 2017•9 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp CHECK OUT KOBITON: htttps://www.kobiton.com/simpleprogrammer Jim Rohn has one of the most amazing quotes I have ever seen and I often reuse this quote due to its geniality: "You're The Average Of The Five People You Spend The Most Time With" - Jim Rohn This sentence is awesome because it shows how the people surrounding us affects us tremendously. This is why you should start to pick and select the people you hang out with and start t...
Apr 23, 2017•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp CHECK OUT KOBITON: htttps://www.kobiton.com/simpleprogrammer Letting things go is always a complicated thing, for most people. I see lots and lots of people complaining about how they're attached to material things, people, emotions, relationships etc and I believe this is the source of so many frustrations in life. Letting things go is hard and I confess it requires practice. I find myself from time to time attached to a lot of stuff...
Apr 22, 2017•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast CHECK OUT HIRED.COM: https://www.simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp CHECK OUT KOBITON: htttps://www.kobiton.com/simpleprogrammer The process of evaluating data using analytical and logical reasoning to examine each component of the data provided is called data analysis or statistics. This form of analysis is just one of the many steps that must be completed when conducting a research experiment. Data from various sources is gathered, reviewed, and then analyzed to form some sort of finding or conclusi...
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