In the season three finale we take a listen back to all of the advice shared by our guests. Also, bloopers!

There are any number of ways development teams can work together to make sure they are improving as a group and as individuals. In this episode we talk about the benefits of setting up a process, abstracting knowledge and mentorship. We discuss how a team can setup a working process, how to abstract and share domain knowledge and what a supportive mentorship culture looks like. When development teams have a process, knowledge sharing and a learning based culture everyone can grow in their development careers.

Development is not a individual activity, it is a team activity. To grow your development skills and knowledge you need to be able to work collaboratively with other developers. In this episode we discuss methods developers can use for implementing pair programming and the benefits it has for individuals and teams.

Progressing in every aspect in a development career requires being pragmatic. It means to be engaged in what you do and approach things in a sensible and realistic way. In this episode we talk about what it takes to be an engaged developer and why it is important to do so.

The core of having a career in development is focused on writing code. To grow and improve in your career, means improving on the code that you write. To do so, requires insights and feedback from those you work with. In this episode we talk about the benefits of code reviews to help improve the technical capabilities of yourself and your team.

You have one career and many jobs will be stepping stones in that career, so make sure you are taking the right steps. At some point in your career you will need to be prepared to make a change. In this episode we talk about how to prepare for a job transition and what to look for in new opportunities.

Trusting yourself and your peers is the only way to be able to confidently take risks and challenge yourself to grow in your development career. In this episode we talk about ways to over come imposter syndrome, keep track of accomplishments and how groups of developers can build trust together.

To grow in your career as a developer you need to be able to clearly communicate technical details to less technical audiences. Practicing this skill only in work related high-pressure situations can be challenging. In this episode we talk about turning to public speaking opportunities as a way to grow your communication abilities, as well as, your career.

You are responsible for all of the code you write and implement. If that code is not secure it can cause short term and long term problems in the progression of your development career. In this episode we discuss the role security plays in a developers career. We talk about why it is important to be security minded and tools and methods developers can use to do so.

You are the only person who can take control of your career in development and make it what you want. In this episode we talk with James Hickey about the concept of career ownership and what you need to do to shape your career direction and opportunities. We talk about why taking control of your career is imperative to grow as a developer, methods you can use to find a direction in your career and ways you can set yourself up for career success.

When a majority of your day is spent on a computer where you work does not matter as much as how you work and how you communicate. In this episode we talk about tools and methods that are helpful for maintaining communication, support and camaraderie amongst remote team members. Which in turn, Build up the behaviors that will grow your communication abilities that will aid in your long term career growth. https://www.developingup.com/40

In the season two finale we take a listen back to all of the advice shared by our guests. Also, bloopers!

Central to being a developer is establishing tactics for clearly communicating. In this episode we talk about the important part communication plays to understand and explain development tasks and needs. We discuss methods for to how to best communicate with others and how to communicate technical details to less technical people. Being able to communicate to the people you interact with is imperative to your long term career success. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.developingup.com/38

To progress in a developement career requires motivation. An underlying personal need and goal to push your self to improve and grow. In this episode we talk about being motivated and how it helps grow in a career as a developer. We dicuss where to find personal motivation and how to look to others for support. You have one career in development and its up to you to make it what you want. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.developingup.com/37

Being able to adapt and alter approach due to changing requirements or technologies is an important part of growing and thriving as a developer. With out doing so there is risk of getting stuck or bottlenecked in your career. In this episode we discuss methods developers can use to adapt to changing project requirements, teams and technologies. Explaining how doing so will grow your career in ways you cant foresee. Show notes for this episode can be found at https://www.developingup.com/36

Networking plays an important part in a career in development. Connecting with other people can provide opportunities for personal and career growth. In this episode we discuss why networking with others is vital, the values and opportunities it provides, and go over a few methods for building those personal connections. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://www.developingup.com/35

Many developers forget to take a step back from what they are developing to ask the important question of "Why?". In this episode we talk about why knowing the goals of your project allow you to deliver the correct product and results. Further we discuss how that allows you to deliver value to your clients and your development career. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://www.developingup.com/34

A career in development if full of challenges. However it can be easy to slip into a cycle of development stagnation, approaching every problem the same way, with the same tools. In this episode we talk about the values of finding ways to challenge yourself as a developer and how it helps you grow in your career. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://www.developingup.com/33

Your development career is not an isolated part of your life. In this episode we talk about why it is important to maintain balance in your life as a developer. Going beyond beyond "work/life" to maintain a "Happy place" that allows you to be the best developer and self that you can be. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://www.developingup.com/32

Technical leadership is not a specific role, it is a mindset. In this episode we explore the traits and behaviors that make for great technical leaders. No matter your development role or experience you have the opportunity to embody these traits to grow your development career. Show notes for this episode can be found at http://www.developingup.com/31