In this interview, I get the chance to interview Erik Hanchett (@ErikCH on Twitter) who studied computer science at university and we discuss some of the differences between going the "traditional" vs "coding Bootcamp" route to becoming a software developer.
Bonus: Erik also shares some very helpful tips for junior / entry-level software developers
Self Taught or Not Podcast: https://www.selftaughtornot.com/
#digitalnomad #remoteworking #softwaredeveloper
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As a junior developer I made plenty of mistakes that you don't have to! In this episode of SuitcaseCoder: The Podcast, I give away some things you can be doing as you #learntocode to become a confidently skilled developer.
#digitalnomad #codingbootcamp #softwaredeveloper
Suitcase Coder Social Media:
https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder
https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase
https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/
Resources:
https://github.com/MunGell/awesome-for-beginners
How to be fully prepared to work remotely (not at home or from a house).
The ability to work remotely is truly a dream come true, but if you want to keep working remotely, you have to be fully prepared. In this episode, I'll be going over some simple tips that will make a huge difference in choosing the right location and being prepared for a fully remote work setup.
#digitalnomad #remoteworking #softwaredeveloper
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https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder
Choosing what your first coding project or full-stack app should be can be challenging. I'm hoping this episode helps you narrow down your options and gives you a great starting point for choosing your very first coding project. Good luck!
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In this episode, I go over 5 reasons why I believe it's time you apply for that job, even if you don't think you're ready yet.
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https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder
I'm so excited for you to listen to Dylan Israel's story! Dylan is a self-taught developer who went from living on a friend's couch to facing THREE six-figure job offers as a software developer. Dylan has since started a podcast, a youtube channel, and offers excellent coding courses on Scrimba.
Suitcase Coder Social Media:
https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder
https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase
https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/
Follow Dylan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan310/
https://mentorcruise.com/mentor/DylanIsrael/
In this podcast episode, I talk about tips that will help you learn effectively and efficiently when learning to become a software developer. During my time as a programming student and an instructor at a coding bootcamp, I have collected learning tips and tricks that I have seen lead to becoming a successful junior developer.
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In this episode, I go over JavaScript Arrays and looping through arrays using For Loops! It's short, simple, and to the point!
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On Today's podcast episode, I talk about all the things that I wasn't expecting to learn when I decided to make a career switch into #softwaredevelopment
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Wireframing is a crucial part of the programming process, whether you're a web developer working in mainly HTML and CSS, or you're a web/mobile app developer, you want to make sure that you have a solid foundation and idea of what you plan on accomplishing with your app.
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In this episode, I get the chance to talk with Eric, who is well versed in web accessibility and spends his time making sure websites are created with accessibility features in mind.
Follow Eric:
https://twitter.com/ericwbailey
https://ericwbailey.design/
RESOURCES:
The A11y Project: https://www.a11yproject.com/
Web AIM: Web Accessibility in Mind: https://webaim.org/
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I wanted to take a step back this week and discuss some real-life struggles that I am facing as a software developer. Specifically, I share my indecisiveness on what to focus my free time on. There is so much to learn as a software developer, even after having attended a coding bootcamp or teaching yourself a language. I also wanted to make sure I am sharing the whole part of my journey into tech including the struggles and not just the successes.
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As a coding student and now instructor - I know that learning new things all the time especially when it has to do with coding, can be challenging. So, I've gathered some tools and advice to help you tackle ANY new coding subject.
P.S. Sorry if the sound quality on this episode is not the best.
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A list of things that you might be expecting to learn if you sign up for a coding bootcamp, but it's probably not something you should count on!
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A quick intro to in-browser text editors and some of the reasons why I find them both helpful and hurtful.
RESOURCES;
https://jsfiddle.net/
https://repl.it/
https://codepen.io/
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Bryan shares his journey from joining Le Wagon's first coding bootcamp in Tel Aviv to becoming a TA in Berlin to making his way as a developer at Microsoft through an apprenticeship program!
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From my own experience of graduating a coding bootcamp a few months too late, here's how to graduate on time and not fall behind schedule
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Learn how to properly take scheduled breaks from your coding bootcamp to get ahead!
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Are you a junior developer trying to "make it"? Well, the best way to get started is with an online presence via a portfolio to showcase your work and your growth as a developer! In this episode, I'll cover the why, who, what, how, and when of creating an online portfolio for software developers.
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I'm so excited to start off season two with an extended interview with @OllieandtheCaptain all the way from South Africa! Ollie shares with us his journey into software development, how he convinced his job to allow him to work remotely, and he shares his budget as a digital nomad! Oh, and so much more!
Subscribe to Ollie and the Captain to follow along their journey!
https://ollieandthecaptain.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ollieandthecaptain/
NOMAD TRAVEL TOOLS
https://nomadtraveltools.com/
SUITCASE CODER
https://www.suitcasecoder.com/
https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/
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