Q&A #2: First Job Advice & Tips and Skills vs. Degree & More with Patrick Akil

We're back with another Q&A episode! 🙌 Had a blast answering your questions 😁 Let me know if I should do more of these 💬 Xebia Essentials: Resource about Software Development Done Right (not for sale): https://essentials.xebia.com/cards Books & Resources by Pat Kua: https://www.patkua.com/blog/book-recommendations-by-engineering-leaders Full episode on YouTube ▶️ https://youtu.be/IqcFUeOJ3qE New episodes every Wednesday with our host 🎙Patrick Akil!   Big shoutout to Xebia for making this episode possible! OUTLINE: 00:00:00 - Getting ready 00:00:39 - What was your first software development job experience? 00:04:22 - Do you have any tips or advice for new engineers entering the field? 00:07:39 - Is a degree actually required, or are skills enough? 00:09:50 - Drink water advice 00:09:59 - How does a junior developer get their first job? 00:13:39 - What books / resources would you recommend to improve problem solving? 00:17:13 - What resources and practises did you use to improve your problem solving skills? 00:20:42 - What motivates you in your career? 00:24:14 - What is some of the best advice you’ve ever gotten on the podcast? 00:28:38 - What is your new year's resolution for the podcast? 00:30:49 - How do you stay motivated in doing the podcast? 00:32:21 - Do you think you will ever run out of topics for the podcast? 00:34:30 - What is your advice for those that are thinking of starting a podcast? 00:36:19 - Who is your main inspiration in life? 00:38:06 - Mic drop