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Chris Sean Talks

by Chris Sean

Finally, a podcast that aspiring developers can connect with. The goal of this podcast is to share the daily struggles that both aspiring and current developers go through. And, to encourage each other on how to keep going even when we doubt ourselves.Chris Sean is a software engineer who has been documenting his journey as a self-taught developer since day one. His goal is to help the next grocery bagger become the next rockstar of today! Chris loves connecting with people in hopes that he can give them hope and encouragement when they need it most.

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Episodes

  1. Will No Code Development Replace Developers? w/ Adrian Twarog and Art West

    Join the Merge Community: https://bit.ly/3HyIcaw Sponsored by Wix

  2. Learning How To Code Is No Longer Worth It

    Learning how to code is hard as hell. Give up now if you're not willing to put in the work. Book a 1:1 with me! - https://topmate.io/realchrissean Zero To Mastery Courses I That I Recommend Below: - Master React.js Here: https://bit.ly/LearnReactNow - Complete Jr to Sr Web Dev Roadmap:...

  3. Are Coding Bootcamps Still Worth It? | What It's Really Like w/ Mandy Sachs

    Get your foot into the tech industry with Coding Dojo below: Download a FREE course packet on from Coding Dojo's website: https://www.codingdojo.com/online/cod... Speak to a Coding Dojo Advisor: https://www.codingdojo.com/admissions... Sign-up for a FREE Virtual Open House:...

  4. Proof It’s Never Too Late to Learn How To Code | Lawrence Lockart

    Lawrence Lockhard broke all odds by becoming a self-taught web developer at the age of 46 years old. He has worked as a full-stack developer at FedEx and now works as a developer advocate at Vaadin. LawrenceDCodes: https://twitter.com/LawrenceDCodes https://www.tiktok.com/@lawrencedlockhart Book…

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  5. The Dark Side to Working in Tech After 7 Years | Part 2 Update | Chris Sean Talks Podcast

    Book a 1:1 w/ me! - https://topmate.io/realchrissean Zero To Mastery Courses I That I Recommend Below: - Master React.js Here: https://bit.ly/LearnReactNow - Complete Jr to Sr Web Dev Roadmap: https://bit.ly/Jr2SrRoadMap - Master FAANG Coding Interviews: https://bit.ly/FAANGPREP Chris Sean Talks...

  6. How to Become a Software Engineer for Netflix

    Christian (Trash) is a Senior Software Engineer for Netflix. He shares his insights on how he made learning code easy and how to still get a job at Netflix without the "need" to grind in tech.

  7. Brian Douglas - How to Succeed In Tech from Netlify to GitHub & Now CEO

    In this episode, we explore the dynamic career of our guest Brian (bdougie) Douglas has left significant marks on the tech industry. Starting as a Developer Experience Lead at Netlify, he transitioned to GitHub as Director of Developer Advocacy, where he made major strides in community engagement...

  8. How To Become a Jr Machine Learning Engineer | FAANG Lead ML Engineer Melkey

    Alex (Melkey Dev) is a Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Twitch (Amazon). In this episode, he not only shares his journey into the world of AI but also gives invaluable advice on how you can do the very same thing yourself. This refreshing episode has lit a fire under me to go harder than ever in...

  9. Why Developers Are Leaving Tech 2023

    In this episode, we chat with @mewtru who had her fair share of the tech world, working as a software engineer at big-name companies like Square, Uber, and Discord. Honestly, these are companies any of us would jump at the chance to work for. But, as Tru's ready to share, it's not all rainbows…

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  10. You've Been Lied To About Learning How To Code | Jeremiah Peoples | Podcast Episode 21

    ​ Jeremiah Peoples transitioned from working in the Air Force to getting his first job in tech. He shares his journey and talks about the necessary grit it takes to make it into tech.

  11. The HIDDEN Challenges of Being a Software Engineer 2023 – Can You Handle It?

    In this video, I reflect on my seven-year journey in the tech industry and discuss how it has completely transformed my life. Despite starting as a software engineer without a clear understanding of what the role entailed, I have grown in my career and tripled my income since my first layoff....

  12. The Problem With Learning Code "ONLY" For The Money

    In this video, I discuss how you do not need passion to become a software engineer. This is a myth that has been perpetuated for many years, and it is simply not true. I talk about the different paths you can take to becoming a software engineer and how having passion is not one of them. If you…

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  13. The Sad Reality About Learning Code On Your Own | Rant

    So you want to be a software engineer?? Well, unless you have some coding genius friends or family members to teach you the ropes – learning code can be an incredibly frustrating and isolating experience. In this video, I talk about the harsh reality that most people don't tell you about learning...

  14. The Truth About Becoming A Software Engineer | Ep 12

    You've probably heard that software engineering is a high-paying, in-demand career. But is it really the right choice for you? In this video, we'll dispel some of the myths about software engineering and give you an honest look at what the job is really like.

  15. Life as a Software Engineer is NOT What You Think...

    You've probably heard that a software engineering career is among the best in the world. But you may not know that it's really hard. Think again! This video takes a look at the harsh reality of life as a software engineer. Long hours, hard work, and stress are just some of the things you'll have…

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  16. Meta May Layoff 12,000 Engineers: What This Means For Web Development

    In what is being called the biggest and first layoff in Facebook history, the company is set to cut 12,000 jobs – most of which are more likely engineers. This news has sent shockwaves through the tech world and left many people wondering what this means for web development? In this video, we...

  17. You Will Never Make ENOUGH Money | The Sad Truth In Tech

    You will never make enough money. You will always be chasing the next dollar, the next raise, and the next promotion. But what if you stopped chasing money? What if you learned to be content with what you have? In this video, I share how my experience as a software engineer has taught me to be...

  18. Lane Wagner Quit His 200k Tech Job To Teach You CS (No Computer Science Degree Needed)

    CEO of Lane Wagner shares how and why he quit his 200k data engineer manager job to help people make it into tech.

  19. I'm Not A Real Software Engineer (I Was Never a Developer)

    I'm Not A Real Software Engineer (I Was Never a Developer)

  20. The Life Changing Effects of a Six-Figure Salary

    Learn back-end development and computer science for FREE at boot.dev. Join the community of over 15,000 members here: https://bit.ly/3wtboux In this video, I compare my life before and after having a six-figure tech salary. Before, I was struggling to make ends meet. But now, with my high-paying...

  21. From Immigrant to Sr Software Engineer & Instructor: Yihua Zhang

    Yihua is a Lead Software Engineer & Lead Instructor at Zero To Mastery. He is also a first-generation immigrant who overcame many obstacles to become the successful software engineer and instructor he is today. Watch his inspiring story, and learn how you can achieve anything you set your mind to...

  22. Why College Isn't For Everyone: A Self-Taught Web Developers Perspective

    I'm a self-taught web developer, and I didn't go to college. In this video, I share my perspective on why college might not be for everyone. I talk about the pros (and cons) of going to school and how you can get started in your career without a degree.

  23. Chau Codes - Proving His Parents Wrong and How He Finally Found His Dream Job in Tech

    In this episode, Justin recounts how his parents went against him skipping college to learn code. He goes on to explain how he rose from being an IT employee to finally getting his foot in the tech industry, and how he was rejected for what he thought was his dream job before finally landing a...

  24. I've been a web developer for 5 years - Here's what I learned

    I was a below-average student I am not a college graduate. I am a self-taught front-end engineer who has been on this journey for 5 years and still going strong. This career is not always easy, to be honest, but if you're willing to work hard enough you can do anything. You might have heard that...

  25. When A Coding Bootcamp Isn't Enough To Get a Job

    In this episode, Domitrius realized that he wouldn't get a job after graduating from a coding boot camp. What did he do from there? Follow Dom on Twitter here: @domitriusclark.

  26. Luck will have nothing to do with your success.

    Luck has nothing to do with your success. Let me share what I mean by this.

  27. TECH-OLOGY - From Food Stamps to Six Figure Salary as a Web Developer

    TECH-OLOGY - From Food Stamps to Six Figure Salary as a Web Developer

  28. How Pure Will & Never Giving Up Will Get You Your First Dev Job.

    Code Stories shares how pure will & simply never giving up will get you your first job

  29. Will Johnson Shares How He Went From Factory Worker to Self-Taught Developer

    Will Johnson shares how he went from factory worker to self-taught developer in Kansas City.

  30. Tech Rally's Journey From Coding Bootcamp to a Front-End Engineer for Amazon

    In this episode Alex Lee shares his journey in how he became a front-end developer, becoming a senior software engineer, and gives hints to his new job at amazon.

  31. Le'ts Be Honest. I'm Burned out.

    Being burned out is real as a web developer.

  32. Why Every Web Developer Needs To Build a Personal Brand

    In todays episode I share the importance of building your own brand by being 100% you. Here's how to do it.

  33. I Quit My Job at a Start up. Why I Did it...

    In this episode I share why I quit my job at a start up and the amazing opportunity that came because of it.

  34. I've Made My Dreams Come True - What It Feels Like.

    In todays episode I talk about what it feels like to finally make it in the industry. How after all the struggles and sacrifices you had to go to.. remind you that it was all worth it.

  35. I'm leaving and I'm scared as hell.

    In this episode I talk about my fears in relocating to the other side of the United States and how I'm trying to overcome it.

  36. Stop Thinking Like An EMPLOYEE. Think like a BOSS.

    In this episode I share the new mindset that I have gained which I genuinely believe has allowed me to get to where I am today. This is a short episode but well worth the listen.

  37. This is why you should never give up

    In this episode I share in detail how never giving up brought me to where I am today.

  38. Chatting with Justin Chau - Creating a Brand For Yourself

    In this episode Justin Chau and I have a normal conversation about building a brand for yourself and how to success on YouTube.

  39. My life before and after learning code

    In this video I share my life before and after learning code. I reference a previous video I made within this episode. You can find the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guSoqyJ5US4

  40. What I'd Do To Become A Web Developer in 6 Months

    In this episode I share how I'd get my first jr developer job in 6 months.

  41. How I Almost Quit Every Single Day

    In this episode I share how I almost quit everyday.. but also how I overcome it.

  42. Four Years As A Web Developer - This is what I learned

    Four Years As A Web Developer - This is what I learned

  43. This Is Why Every Developer Needs To Start Their Own Business

    In this episode I share why I started my own business and why having a side hustle isn't enough.

  44. Being Laid Off as a Developer and Why You Need To Build A Brand

    Justin Chau joins us for today's episode. He is a influencer with a very good following. He was recently laid off and shared how being laid off has change his perspective in life and why every person needs to build a brand.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Finally, a podcast that aspiring developers can connect with. The goal of this podcast is to share the daily struggles that both aspiring and current developers go through. And, to encourage each other on how to keep going even when we doubt ourselves.Chris Sean is a software engineer who has been documenting his journey as a self-taught developer since day one. His goal is to help the next grocery bagger become the next rockstar of today! Chris loves connecting with people in hopes that he can give them hope and encouragement when they need it most.

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Finally, a podcast that aspiring developers can connect with. The goal of this podcast is to share the daily struggles that both aspiring and current developers go through. And, to encourage each other on how to keep going even when we doubt ourselves.Chris Sean is a software engineer who has been...

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