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A Farewell To Our Fans

07/20/2023 61 min 10 sec

Podcasting has definitely been a journey for both of us. When we started BJ wasn't even a developer and Will was working for himself. Now 8 years later BJ is leading a team of developers and Will is back working for himself. It has been an amazing journey with you all this past years. We have both learned a lot about ourselves, programming, leadership, and audio engineering (well Beej learned about audio).However, like all things, it can't last forever. Sometimes you just hit a point where you realize that you can go on, but your heart really isn't in it any more. That's kind of where we both are. We've enjoyed our time podcasting and it's been a very memorable eight years. The podcast has changed us both a lot, and that's the real reason we are stepping away from it. We've both gained many new skills, and more comfort with more difficult tasks. And now we both have goals of our own that don't really mesh well with the podcast.LinksJoin Us On PatreonLevel Up Financial Planning The post A Farewell To Our Fans appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Preempting System Issues

07/13/2023 40 min 7 sec

Simple systems fail simply. Complex systems also fail simply, but their interconnectedness with other systems makes mitigating failures much more complex. Past a certain level of complexity, system failures are an emergent property of the system – that is, the set of system parts has a set of failure cases that the individual parts do not have by themselves. This means that it is more difficult to predict what can go wrong with a system. At some level, prediction is nearly impossible. However, you can predict many of the things that are likely to cause problems, simply by engaging in a few fairly simple thought exercises, you can greatly reduce the number of unexpected problems that your system encounters.While it can be tempting to wait until a problem occurs to try to mitigate it, this is unwise in a production system that other people are dependent on. A system failure usually costs money at a minimum, and the problems can be far more severe than that. As a result, it's common for software services to include a Service Level Agreement or SLA, that dictates expectations about the frequency of system outages, response times, and time expected to complete work. Even if your system is engineered so that it doesn't completely fall over when a problem occurs, it can still violate an SLA and cost money. The consumers of your application probably have their own clients who have their own expectations. SLAs tend to bleed inward from clients to the services that they use and then to the services that those services use.In contrast to SLAs, systemic problems, including both errors and latency tend to bleed outward from one service to its clients and then to the clients of that service. As a result, when you are thinking about how to find potential systemic problems, it's often best to think of these problems from two different angles. That is, you need to consider how errors and latency will bleed out as a result of a problem, while also considering how SLAs bleed in to put more stringent expectations on your system than you might expect. In effect, you are dealing with a balance between tolerance for errors and difficulty in error mitigation. Depending on how critical your system is to your clients, these expectations will vary.You can't prevent every problem in a system, but you can usually prevent a large percentage of them by planning ahead. However, until you've encountered enough unexpected problems, it can be difficult to envision how something can go wrong, or even have a realistic thought process for thinking about what can go wrong. However, if you go through the thought exercises we've outlined here, then you have a good chance of preventing most of the problems that will plague a complicated application. While this doesn't fix everything, it can give you enough breathing room to fix the truly unusual problems that you'll occasionally encounter.LinksJoin Us On PatreonLevel Up Financial Planning The post Preempting System Issues appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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SMART Feedback

07/06/2023 44 min 34 sec

Feedback is any information, observation, or even opinion about the performance or behavior of another individual our group. It can be formal as in performance or peer evaluations or informal such as with mentoring a junior developer. It is a form of communication designed to provide guidance that helps the other person to grow and achieve their goals.Providing feedback gives insights and identifies areas of improvement. Often it is used to guide those you are leading toward personal and professional growth. To the person receiving the feedback it can be stressful, especially if it is not all positive. It can also be very stressful to the person who is providing the feedback, especially if they are not a confrontational or naturally assertive person. Having a plan of action when providing feedback not only helps the person receive it better but also helps the person providing the feedback.As feedback is a way to help achieve goals the technique for creating effective goals (SMART) can also be applied to providing feedback. To review, SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Relevant, and Time-bound. Applying SMART to feedback will better define what you are getting across and make it more actionable.SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) is a framework most often used in goal setting. However when applied to providing feedback it will enhance the abilities of the person providing the feedback and allow the recipient to better understand what they need to do to achieve their goals. Using this framework ensures that the items coming from the feedback are actionable, well defined, and focused on the issue or goal at hand. Whether you are doing performance plans for those working for you, peer or code reviews, or just mentoring someone who is not as far along as you apply the SMART framework to your feedback and see the improvement in reception and accomplishment.LinksJoin Us On PatreonLevel Up Financial Planning The post SMART Feedback appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Database Sharding

06/29/2023 51 min 28 sec

Database sharding is a process of storing a large database across multiple machines. Because a single machine can only hold and process so much data, eventually some systems will scale beyond the ability of a single machine to handle data. Further, as systems scale, they may also need to split data between machines due to security and location considerations. Database sharding overcomes these problems by splitting the system into smaller chunks, allowing work to either be done in parallel, or only in the locations with the relevant data.Obviously, it matters a lot how you split up your data. For instance, it's unlikely that splitting a customer table based on the customer last name will be as helpful in a large distributed system as it would be to split up customers by location. You probably also want to have shards that are roughly the same size. The idea behind sharding is to improve performance, specifically via parallelization, but it's also helpful if it also provides some resilience to outages. So that will also need to be a consideration when you start thinking about sharding.Database sharding can be a very useful tool for making your application more resilient to load. However, it's complex and you really need to think through it carefully if you are considering using it in your environment. There are several different ways to do it, with different advantages and disadvantages, and these will need to be thoroughly considered before starting. Plus, sharding is actually a fairly drastic operation, requiring support and extra work for the remaining lifetime of your application. This means that you shouldn't really consider it until most other options have been exhausted.LinksJoin Us On PatreonLevel Up Financial Planning The post Database Sharding appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Four Square Reports

06/22/2023 36 min 19 sec

Effective communication is a vital aspect of any organization or team's success, and one tool that has been proven to be very useful is the Four Square Report. This report is a simple and effective way to communicate information about a project or task to a team or stakeholders. It was originally developed by the U.S. military to help soldiers communicate critical information in a clear and concise manner, and has since been adopted by many organizations and industries.4 square reports were refined by the construction industry and have since been adapted to fit the needs of software development teams. The reports are based on the idea of breaking down progress and issues into four categories: achievements, roadblocks, plans, and risks. By providing updates on these four areas, the entire team can quickly understand what has been accomplished, what challenges are being faced, what the plans are moving forward, and what potential risks may arise.The effectiveness of 4 square reports lies in their simplicity and clarity. They are quick to create and easy to read, making them ideal for agile development teams that need to keep pace with fast-moving projects. Additionally, by regularly updating the reports, everyone on the team can stay up-to-date on progress and potential issues, allowing for early identification and resolution of problems.The 4 Square Report is a versatile tool that can be used in a variety of situations to help with decision-making and project planning. By considering four key aspects of a project or decision and filling out a simple, visual report, you can gain valuable insights and make informed choices. Remember to identify the most important aspects, be thorough and objective, use the report for collaboration, and revisit it regularly. By using the 4 Square Report effectively, you can increase the chances of success for your projects and decisions, and learn valuable lessons for the future.LinksJoin Us On PatreonLevel Up Financial Planning The post Four Square Reports appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Getting the Most From Programming Tutorials

06/15/2023 40 min 10 sec

If you haven't noticed, technology moves fast. There are constant improvements and reworking of every programming language out there. Sometimes the changes are small and easily dealt with, while sometimes the changes are huge. Complicating things further, most developers need to learn a wide variety of tools and frameworks in order to be effective in their current job. At a minimum, most of us need some kind of front end framework, a database (and its associated libraries), an IDE, a source control system, and some sort of devops. For most of us, it's worse than that. And it gets even more fun as your team tries out new technology or you switch jobs, as that often means learning two or three new tools in a short period of time.Lots of developers (ourselves included at some point) attempt to learn on the fly by having training videos playing in the background while they are working on something else. While you can learn a little this way, this usually doesn't work very well. Lots of developers will also buy courses from Pluralsight, Uedemy or other vendors, or even find courses free online from sources like FreeCodeCamp, and still spend an inordinate amount of time trying to learn. Pretty much every developer has tons of courses available to them that they either completed while learning little, or didn't complete at all. Even more of us have stories of online tutorials that were out of date, covered the wrong things, or had errors in them that frustrated us and made us quit. And everyone has examples of tutorials that showed the rosy side of a new framework, and then abandoned potential learners in a mire of real-world troubleshooting they were unprepared for.However, there is a better way to ensure that you get the most out of online tutorials. Not only is it possible to quickly learn from online tutorials while retaining information, but it's also possible to do so in a way that is fairly time efficient, gives you good experience with the tools you are trying to learn and teaches you to work through common errors. Further, the process of learning is not isolated to the process of watching a tutorial, but also helps you choose more appropriate tutorials, while making sure that you learn what you came to learn. And this process also helps you get real world experience actually applying what you learned afterward and helping you find the next thing to learn.With the wide variety of libraries, platforms, and databases available on the market now and with the rapid evolution of tools, it's absolutely necessary to learn on the fly as the need arises. However, most people haven't really thought about how they learn and often have internalized some maladaptive learning strategies. This is especially true in software development if you attended structured, formal classes. It can be difficult to learn in an unstructured manner, especially if you aren't used to doing it. It can also waste a lot of time. However, there are a lot of tricks that can make such learning more effective and efficient in terms of the time you spend. We hope the tips in this episode will make your next “learning adventure” more effective and time efficient.LinksJoin Us On PatreonLevel Up Financial Planning The post Getting the Most From Programming Tutorials appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ACID vs BASE Databases

06/08/2023 37 min 38 sec

Understanding ACID and BASE databases is critical for any organization or individual who is involved in developing, managing, or using modern database systems. Both types of databases have distinct characteristics and trade-offs, and choosing the wrong one can have serious consequences on the performance, reliability, and security of your application.ACID databases are designed for applications that require strict data consistency and accuracy, such as banking, e-commerce, and financial systems. These databases provide strong guarantees that all transactions are processed in a reliable and predictable manner, ensuring that the data is always in a valid state. However, these databases can be slower and less scalable in distributed systems, and require more resources to maintain consistency.On the other hand, BASE databases are designed for applications that prioritize availability and partition tolerance, such as social media platforms, content distribution systems, and other distributed systems. These databases provide high availability even in the face of network partitioning or system failures, and can be more scalable and flexible than ACID databases. However, these databases may provide temporarily inconsistent data and can be more complex to manage.Understanding the differences between ACID and BASE databases can help you make informed decisions about which database to use for your application. By considering the specific requirements of your application, such as performance, scalability, consistency, and durability, you can choose the database that best fits your needs and ensures that your data is accurate, reliable, and secure.LinksJoin Us On PatreonLevel Up Financial Planning The post ACID vs BASE Databases appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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API Anti-Patterns

05/25/2023 50 min 58 sec

APIs are a huge part of development today and one of the most common types of API out there is a RESTful API. REST stands for representational state transfer, which is a software architecture that imposes conditions on how an API should work. Essentially, it was created as a set of guidelines for how communications should work between disparate systems on a complex communication network (like the internet). REST is implemented atop HTTP and uses the standards in the underlying protocol as part of the standards for communication. In a RESTful API, client and server applications are considered to be independent, that is, details from one should not leak into the other, to the extent possible. This also implies that API calls for the same resource should look the same regardless of where they come from – indeed this is required to decouple the client and the server.RESTFul APIs are built around the inherent statelessness of HTTP. That is, a persistent connection between the client and server is not assumed. This has profound architectural implications in regards to how resources are accessed and mutated. In order to make this disconnected architecture perform well across the internet, this also means that caching will be used heavily. Caching implies further architectural constraints around resource access, as well as careful coding server side to ensure that items are cached (and removed from cache) appropriately. This helps both client side speed and server side scalability. In addition, the lack of a session makes it far easier to spread a workload across multiple servers, as there is no need to synchronize state between them or keep sessions sticky.Restful APIs are pretty much bog standard web technology at this point. Not only do complex frontends use them, but clients, QA, and other parts of your own system will often do so as well. While Rest APIs are generally standard at this point, there are a lot of mistakes you can make when designing them that make it harder to use your API, create excess load on the server, or just generally increase the frustration level of all involved parties. Certain antipatterns also look good initially, but end up causing problems later when your system gets more users, or more HTTP savvy integrators working with it. We hope this brief overview is enough to save you some time up front on your next API project.LinksJoin Us On PatreonLevel Up Financial Planning The post API Anti-Patterns appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Prioritization

05/18/2023 51 min 49 sec

There is a common demonstration, that we'll do as a thought experiment, when talking about priorities. It has a person fill a bucket with sand, then try to add as many pebbles to the bucket as possible, following that they are to add larger gravel, then fist sized rocks. The obvious thing that happens is the bucket fills with sand and they are not able to add much else to it. Then they are instructed to add them in the reverse order so that larger rocks first, then gravel, then small pebbles, then the sand. Doing it this way more large items are able to be added to the bucket then the smaller ones fill in the space left by the larger items.This is used to demonstrate the necessity to prioritize the important items and fit them in first then go in order down to the least important. The larger rocks represent higher priority item whereas the smallest grains of sand represent the least important items. If you fill your time with low priority items you won't have space for the higher priority ones, but if you start with the larger ones then you'll be able to fit smaller and smaller ones into the gaps.Where it gets tricky is in determining where an items falls in priority. Typically the very high and the very low priority items are obvious. A medical emergency is a very high priority item, responding to a friend request from someone you haven't met is a very low priority item. The rest of the items may not be as obvious and be more difficult to prioritize.Prioritization can help you to maximize your efforts onto the items and tasks that will give you the most reward. However, a problem with the bucket example (demonstration) is that once you fill in all the gaps with the smallest grains of sand there is no room to breathe in the bucket. It becomes difficult to make adjustments when everything is packed so tight into the bucket. The same is true of your schedule, when you pack too much into it you don't have capacity to make adjustments. This can work for a while, especially when you are at crunch time but shouldn't be the norm as it is not maintainable. Use the information discussed here to guide you when you are planning out your priorities and don't forget to leave some room to breathe in your schedule.LinksJoin Us On PatreonLevel Up Financial Planning The post Prioritization appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Mob Programming

05/11/2023 49 min 8 sec

Mob programming is a technique for getting multiple developers in the room, working on the same code. While possibly not the best technique for many situations, it really shines in certain narrow use cases. When it does work, it can often produce impressive results that a few separate developers couldn't produce on their own. The collaborative aspects of mob programming are similar to pair programming in some respects, with very similar upsides and downsides.In a mob programming session, a stakeholder and the team will first identify the goal of the session, which should be a testable outcome. Then everyone works together to come up with a general strategy and procedure for getting the work done, including what tools will be used to accomplish the work. This is a critical first step if you want to avoid stopping and rewriting code frequently while everyone else is watching.Then, when the session begins everyone goes into a room and works together. One person will be typing for a while, while the rest of the team looks at the screen (or hopefully a projector) while the first person works. They will offer feedback as the first person does some work. The person writing the code will change frequently so that they don't burn out. The rest of the team is there to support the first person as well as to offer feedback about various aspects of the code. In effect, this allows for the session to have the blessing of the entire team, and to incorporate the knowledge of the entire team. More tasks will probably be assigned to various team members as a result of the session as well.Mob programming is a seldom-used, but often powerful approach to getting software written. While it's not always the best choice, it can be very useful for improving team collaboration or for exploring areas where there are gaps in the team's knowledge.LinksJoin Us On PatreonLevel Up Financial Planning The post Mob Programming appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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File Transfer Protocols

05/04/2023 34 min 7 sec

File transfer protocols can begin to look like alphabet soup when you first start learning about them, or even after you've been a developer for a while.Read more ›The post File Transfer Protocols appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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DDOS Attacks

04/27/2023 36 min 56 sec

You've probably heard of DDOS (or Distributed Denial of Service attacks). They are a common scourge of the modern web and are something you will occasionally see if you work on a popular product.Read more ›The post DDOS Attacks appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Basics of Git

04/20/2023 50 min 51 sec

Git is a version control system that allows developers to collaborate on projects, keep track of changes, and easily revert to previous versions if necessary. It's an essential tool for any software developer, but if you're new to Git, it can seem overwhelming. Read more ›The post Basics of Git appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Explaining Agile To Non Technical CoWorkers

04/13/2023 43 min 23 sec

While most developers generally have at least a rough idea of what agile means, or at least what it means to them, many non-technical people are a bit puzzled by the term. It's clear that it means a lot of different things to different people and it's really important to get the explanation right if you want to be successful using it in a business context.Read more ›The post Explaining Agile To Non Technical CoWorkers appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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404 Personality Not Found

04/06/2023 52 min 49 sec

It can be easy to say some people, especially developers, don't have personalities. This is far from the truth, even the most robotic of people have some form of personality though it may be difficult to understand. Read more ›The post 404 Personality Not Found appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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ChatGPT for Developers

04/01/2023 55 min 52 sec

OpenAI's transformer-based language model, can improve software development with its natural language processing capabilities and code generation.Read more ›The post ChatGPT for Developers appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Breaking Down Goals

03/30/2023 53 min 2 sec

Setting goals for yourself is a big task, even bigger is actually accomplishing those goals. When a goal is large it can seem overwhelming and unachievable.Read more ›The post Breaking Down Goals appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Cross Platform Pitfalls

03/23/2023 45 min 20 sec

Cross-platform applications are really helpful for many businesses, as they increase the size of the available customer base and make it easier to write code that runs on anything. However, like anything else, there are always tradeoffs.Read more ›The post Cross Platform Pitfalls appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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7 Habits of Highly Effective Developers

03/16/2023 50 min 26 sec

Habits are ways that we simplify our behaviors so that we can do them over and over without much conscious thought. When healthy, habits can help us to grow and improve ourselves.Read more ›The post 7 Habits of Highly Effective Developers appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Software Architecture Mistakes

03/09/2023 45 min 56 sec

While a good software architect can be tremendously helpful to a team that is in a position to need one, software architects are also frequently in a position to do real damage to a team. In fact, software architecture mistakes are some of the most costly.Read more ›The post Software Architecture Mistakes appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Social Engineering

03/02/2023 46 min 19 sec

In this episode we look at the different types of social engineering attacks and the best practices for protecting yourself and your organization.Read more ›The post Social Engineering appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Unix Philosophy

02/23/2023 42 min 30 sec

You might think that unix systems are the digital equivalent of dinosaurs, and that they have little to no relevance today. However, that's not true and the philosophical underpinnings of unix have had a huge impact up until the present day and will probably outlast all of us.Read more ›The post Unix Philosophy appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Improving Your Morning Routine

02/16/2023 53 min 52 sec

How you start your morning sets the tone for the whole day. A good morning routine will improve your health and productivity.Read more ›The post Improving Your Morning Routine appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Apology

02/13/2023 0 min 59 sec

We had an issue with out CDN, we apologize for the issues with access to the episode HTTPS and SSL. We fixed it on the website but the podcatchers did not update because the RSS didn't push a new episode. This apology should fix that so that you are able to listen to that episode now.Read more ›The post Apology appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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HTTPS and SSL

02/09/2023 44 min 38 sec

As security concerns have become more and more important on the web, there has been a growing movement to make sure that communication between the client and the server is ALWAYS encrypted. There are many reasons for this. For one, … HTTPS and SSL Read More »The post HTTPS and SSL appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Everyone Listening Is Rehired

02/02/2023 51 min 22 sec

We're going to finish going through Mike Acton's list of things he expects from developers. We'll share our thoughts and reactions to his assessment. You don't have to listen to the first episode to understand this one, though you might want to check it out.Read more ›The post Everyone Listening Is Rehired appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12 Week Year Overview

01/26/2023 55 min 59 sec

Parkinson's Law is an adage that work will expand to fill the time allotted for its completion. We typically understand this law to mean that allotting too much time to a task will cause the task to expand and waste time. However, it is much more useful viewed in the reverse, that allotting less time will make you more efficient.Read more ›The post 12 Week Year Overview appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Everyone Listening Is Fired

01/19/2023 55 min 46 sec

We react to Mike Acton's 2019 talk "Everyone Watching This Is Fired" by going through his "50 things he expects of developers" and discussing them, or as many as we can in an hour. If you haven't watched his video check out the link in the show notes.Read more ›The post Everyone Listening Is Fired appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Time Management Baseline

01/12/2023 52 min 22 sec

This year's theme is time management. However, if everything is chaotic, it's kind of difficult to build a robust time management system that you can trust.Read more ›The post Time Management Baseline appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Predictions 2023

01/05/2023 45 min 20 sec

It's been an interesting year for many of us, with lots of changes. There have been both upsides and downsides to this year, and most of us have had to grow a lot. This is the first episode of 2023.Read more ›The post Predictions 2023 appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Resolutions 2023

12/29/2022 56 min 0 sec

2022 was an interesting year. It brought a lot of unexpected yet not entirely unwelcome changes for both of us and for the podcast. As we review our resolutions we'll see how SMART our goals really were and then we'll discuss the yearly theme.Read more ›The post Resolutions 2023 appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Time Management Mistakes

12/22/2022 52 min 42 sec

Have you ever wanted to write a book, start a business, learn a new skill, learn to play a musical instrument, change careers, or simply become world class at something you like to do? Did you try for a bit, only to realize that you didn't have time to do it, that you couldn't achieve your goal?Read more ›The post Time Management Mistakes appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Being A Good Follower

12/15/2022 49 min 47 sec

We hear a lot about how to be a good leader, but rarely about how to be a good follower. If we are all leading then who is following? Following isn't about blindly agreeing with leadership but instead is the ability to work within any role to improve yourself, your team, and your organization.Read more ›The post Being A Good Follower appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Creating A Nightly Routine

12/08/2022 59 min 13 sec

Many people will tell you the importance of a morning routine, however without a nightly routine our evenings are all over the place and we are left with sleepless nights, but not in Seattle. To improve sleep and rest we have to look at habit formation and building routines and rituals into our evenings.Read more ›The post Creating A Nightly Routine appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Integration Code Smells

12/01/2022 49 min 25 sec

Integration points in complex systems have a tendency to surprise you, usually in an unpleasant fashion. While it takes a while to discover the underlying antipatterns that caused the system to have problems, there are certain "smells" you can look for that indicate common sources of issues.Read more ›The post Integration Code Smells appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Add Value On Your First Day

11/24/2022 55 min 33 sec

So you got a new job and you are starting in a couple of days. You are probably both excited and anxious. What will the first day be like? If you are like many people, your first day at a new job will be something that happens to you, rather than something you control. Not ideal.Read more ›The post Add Value On Your First Day appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Millionaire Mindset

11/17/2022 62 min 44 sec

The millionaire mindset is a common phrase in the hustle culture of people who are working hard to better themselves and make their world a better place. But what exactly does it mean?Read more ›The post Millionaire Mindset appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Today Is The Day To Stop Procrastinating

11/10/2022 50 min 21 sec

Procrastination is an insidious venom that slowly eats away at us by making us think we have plenty of time to do the things we need to do but may not want to do. Today is the day to stop procrastinating!Read more ›The post Today Is The Day To Stop Procrastinating appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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10 Rules To Be A Good Engineer

11/03/2022 48 min 44 sec

You write code and solve problems, but are you a good engineer? Are there things you can do to improve yourself and be a better developer? What does it take to be a good software developer?Read more ›The post 10 Rules To Be A Good Engineer appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Downsides of Self Employement

10/27/2022 43 min 31 sec

Lots of developers are self-employed. While many are happy, there are some pitfalls to the process that can trip up the unwary. From taxes, to interpersonal relationships, being self-employed will teach you a lot of things, but you really don't want to learn the hard way.Read more ›The post Downsides of Self Employement appeared first on Complete Developer Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.