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Suitcase Coder: The Podcast
by Suitcase Coder
If you're learning to code, because you want to switch or start a new career as a web developer or software developer, then this podcast is for you! I'll be sharing my personal journey from joining a coding bootcamp to becoming a remote developer. One day I'll travel the world as a digital nomad making a living as a developer, but until then I will continue to share all the advice I can, to make your transition into tech a better experience. Enjoy!
Episodes
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20: Interview with Erik Hanchett from the "Self Taught Or Not" Podcast
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...
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19: Don’t Make These Mistakes as a Junior Developer
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...
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18: Tips for Working Remotely, Truly Remote
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...
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17: How To Decide on Your First Coding Project
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! Suitcase Coder Social Media:...
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16. 5 Reasons You Should Apply to That Software Development Job Today
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. Suitcase Coder Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/
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15: From Pizza Delivery to 6-Figures as a Self-Taught Software Development
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....
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14: 6 Simple Study Tips for Learning to Code
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…
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13: Javascript Arrays and For Loops
In this episode, I go over JavaScript Arrays and looping through arrays using For Loops! It's short, simple, and to the point! GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/
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12: Life Lessons From Learning To Code
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 GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase...
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11: Wireframing for Web and Software Developers
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. GET IN TOUCH...
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10: Interview with Eric B. - The Importance of Accessibility in Software Development
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:...
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09: My Current Struggles as a Software Developer (REAL TALK)
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…
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08: How To Tackle Any New Subject When Learning To Code
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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07: Don’t Expect To Learn This at a Coding Bootcamp
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! GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/
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06: Intro to In-Browser Text Editors (Repl.it, JSFiddle, CodePen, etc.)
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/ GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase...
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05: Interview with Microsoft Developer: Bryan Leighton (LeWagon to Microsoft!)
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! GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/...
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04: Don't Waste Coding Bootcamp Time
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 Suitcase Coder Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase...
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03. Coding Bootcamp Pause Days
Learn how to properly take scheduled breaks from your coding bootcamp to get ahead! GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/
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02: Web Dev Portfolio and Why You Need One Now
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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01: Interview with Ollie and the Captain
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…
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20: Just Do it & End of Season Review
Super excited to finish season one strong, but more pumped about what season two will bring!! Catch this episode to get a sneak peek into what's to come in season two and review my podcast as a whole. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/...
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19: Where Most Students Get Stuck in a Coding Bootcamp
In this episode, I cover some big picture struggle points where many students often get stuck during the learning to code process. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/
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18: Why You Need a Coding Mentor
In this episode, I discuss some of the reasons how a coding mentor can benefit your coding journey and how I would have done things differently. RESOURCES https://www.codementor.io/ https://codingcoach.io/ https://learntocodewith.me/posts/coding-mentor/ GET IN TOUCH...
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17: Top CSS Questions… Debunked!
Just a few of the most common CSS questions answered and explained! There's definitely a lot to learn when it comes to CSS, but in this episode I hope to debunk as many of these questions as I can in a way that's understandable. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder...
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16: Current Update (after bootcamp hiring, freelancing, remote work, travel goals, etc)
Hi everyone! I wanted to interrupt my episodes and take a step back to just share what my current job-situation is like and what my goals are in the future, just because I want to share more in-depth episodes about the job application process and post-bootcamp life, but also wanted to share what...
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15: Note-Taking for Coding Students (How to take notes when learning to code)
In this episode, I breaking down different note-taking methods, tips, and tricks for when you're learning to code. Whether you're just getting started with HTML/CSS/Javascript or getting onto more advanced topics like Node or other frameworks such as React/Angular/Vue, you'll want to listen in…
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14: My Biggest Mistake as a Coding Bootcamp Student
In this episode, I share with you some of the biggest mistakes I made and how to avoid it as a bootcamp student. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/
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13: 5 Reasons You Need a Community When Learning to Code
If you're learning to code or new to programming the importance of finding a community and having a support system can help you advance greatly in your coding journey when you're just getting started. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/...
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12: The 7 Tools Necessary for Learning to Code
If you're new to coding, developing, software engineering, programming, then here are the seven tools I think are necessary and highly helpful when learning to code. Get in touch: https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase...
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11: Ask Better (Coding) Questions. Get Unstuck Quicker.
Learn how to get better results when you're stuck on your code in just 3 easy steps. From personal experience, I know the difficulty in getting stuck on something silly and feeling frustrated at not understanding a new coding/programming concept, so in this episode, I break down how to better...
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10: The Power of Knowing your WHY
The power of knowing your WHY will unlock the potential of getting to that next level. For me, it led me here to making this podcast and growing as a web developer. Knowing my “why” has kept me going in the midst of the madness, and encourages and inspires me to aspire for more. Join me as I chat...
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09: Am I too old to make a career switch?
Here are a few reasons why I don't think it's too late to make a career switch and what are some steps you can take to actually make the move. Action Item: Find your roadblocks Coding Challenge: Write a function that returns a random number between 18 and 24. Get in touch: Website, YouTube…
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08: HTML Basics Explained
Understand the very basics of HTML and how it relates to everything else coding. This is for all beginner coders, who are teaching themselves, getting a head start in their Bootcamp or are on the beginning stages of their coding bootcamp. The first of many [technical] episodes, that will be...
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07: Remote Video Conferencing Etiquette
When you're having to work from home, many meetings go online, whether it's on Zoom, Google Hangouts, GoToMeetings, or any other video conferencing software, you might want follow some of these guidelines to help the online meetings go a bit smoother. Check out my website for weekly coding...
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06: Three Things I Wish I Did Before Starting My Coding Bootcamp
The top three things I wish I did before starting my coding bootcamp, and how they can give you a head start! Are you thinking of becoming a web developer? Are you interested in learning to code? Did you make the leap and sign up for a coding bootcamp, but are anxious to get started? This episode...
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05: Top Five Questions to Ask Before Joining a Coding Bootcamp
Are you looking to join a coding bootcamp but not sure which one to choose? This video covers the five kinds of questions you should be asking all bootcamps before committing to a single one. Website: https://suitcasecoder.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder
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04: Bootcamp, CS Degree, or Self-taught
Are you ready to make the leap into coding, but you're still wondering which route to take to do so? This episodes covers the differences between coding bootcamps, computer science degrees, or becoming self-taught developers. Resources The Financial Diet - website & podcast & youtube Tech Talent...
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03: So You Want to be a Developer, Huh?
Are you getting extremely bored at work and is coding something that interests you? Then this episode is for you! I discuss the three steps I took to become a career changer! Weekly Challenge: Create 5 divs and line them up in a row for desktop view but stacked in a column for phone and tablet...
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02: Prove Yourself as a Developer
Applying to jobs is always difficult, and being an entry-level developer seems twice as hard. Listen up for suggestions on how to prove yourself as a programmer when it comes time to job applications. Weekly Challenge: Create an array of at least ten names, then create a function that returns (or...
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01: Distractions and How to Avoid Them
How to keep your distractions away and get one step closer to reaching your goals as a web developer! Watch on Youtube Weekly Challenge: create a collapsible menu! Website Youtube Twitter Instagram
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
If you're learning to code, because you want to switch or start a new career as a web developer or software developer, then this podcast is for you! I'll be sharing my personal journey from joining a coding bootcamp to becoming a remote developer. One day I'll travel the world as a digital nomad making a living as a developer, but until then I will continue to share all the advice I can, to make your transition into tech a better experience. Enjoy!
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