The Scripting Den Podcast

In this episode of "The Scripting Den Podcast" I dive into one of the most debated questions in today’s software development world: Should you use AI to code at work? During the episode we explore how AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Tabnine can boost productivity by automating repetitive coding tasks and accelerating prototyping. He also examines the potential downsides—such as skill degradation, quality and security risks, ethical issues, and shifts in team dynamics—that you need to consider before fully integrating AI into your workflow.I'm also covering  best practices to strike the right balance: use AI to handle mundane tasks while keeping your manual coding skills sharp, implement rigorous code reviews, set clear usage policies, and invest in continuous training. This episode is perfect for developers and tech leaders looking to understand how to harness AI as a powerful coding partner without losing the human touch.Recommended ToolsGitHub Copilot: https://github.com/features/copilotTabnine: https://www.tabnine.com/Codeium: https://codeium.com/If you enjoyed the episode, please like, subscribe, and share your thoughts in the comments. Happy coding!Get in Touch!X (Twitter): @deleteman123YouTube: The Scripting DenNewsletter: fernandodoglio.substack.comRate Us!To ensure this episode reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and on Podchaser. Your support helps us grow!

In this episode, I dive deep into one of the most pressing topics in tech today: AI ethics. I try to explore how well-meaning developers can unintentionally create AI systems that harm society. From bias in AI models to privacy concerns, accountability challenges, and even the environmental impact of AI, this episode is packed with insights every developer needs to hear.By the end of the episode, you’ll understand:What AI ethics entails and why it matters.Key ethical challenges developers face when building AI systems.Practical tools and frameworks to make AI fairer, more transparent, and responsible.How developers can proactively address bias, privacy, and sustainability in their projects.I also provide actionable tips and resources to help you embed ethics into your AI development process, ensuring that the systems you build serve as tools for progress—not harm.Interesting Links and ResourcesTools for AI Transparency: LIME | SHAPBooks:Weapons of Math Destruction by Cathy O’NeilRace After Technology by Ruha BenjaminOnline Courses on AI Ethics: fast.ai | Stanford OnlineAI Principles: Google AI Principles | Microsoft Responsible AI StandardsGet in Touch!X (Twitter): @deleteman123YouTube: The Scripting DenNewsletter: fernandodoglio.substack.comRate Us!To ensure this episode reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and on Podchaser. Your support helps us grow!

Understanding how to prepare for your first technical interview, and what to expect from the process is not easy. Companies will have their own hiring process, and some of them will confuse you with their own process getting you to think all of them are like that.Whiteboard coding, for instance, that's one of the worst things you can do during a technical interview, however, it's a very common practice (sadly!)In this episode I cover the entire process of interview, with a focus on the technical aspect, what to expect, what not to say and do during the process, and most importantly, what you should do and why.By the end of this episode, you'll be ready to ace your next tech interview!Interesting link:Skills of a Successful Software Engineer (my book): https://www.manning.com/books/skills-of-a-successful-software-engineerGet in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you

If you haven't been living under a rock, you might've heard about this specific type of NoSQL database being mentioned quite often lately.Now, why do you think that is? In fact, do you know what a Vector database actually is? And what you can do with it?In this episode I go over all those questions, eventually hitting the actual answer that prompted this episode: Why is everyone ( and their mother ) talking about Vector databases?Make sure to check it out!Interesting links:My course on using Redis as a vector database (https://www.linkedin.com/learning/redis-ai-building-a-vector-database-with-redis/introduction)Related episodesEpisode 2: Is AI going to replace developers? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSd-KwcdChg&list=PLInfuhuFMY7KNADQS66SdfJoYQaShMB1F)Episode 34: How to implement AI into your dev workflow? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZVKE2t-otg&list=PLInfuhuFMY7KNADQS66SdfJoYQaShMB1F)Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you

Many developers avoid using AI in their day-to-day simply because they don't know how to use it. Maybe you're one of them?If reading AI automatically takes you to Copilot then you need to listen/watch to this episode.In this episode I cover 4 different ways in which AI can help you be a more efficient developer, and 2 of those are what I call BBTs (Big Boring Tasks) that are made a lot simpler thanks to AI.I also cover the following products during the episode, make sure to check them out if you're interested!Coding assistants Microsoft Copilot: https://copilot.microsoft.com/Codeium: https://codeium.comReviewing code for quality & securitySnyk: https://snyk.io/Codacy: https://www.codacy.com/ Writing documentationClaude: https://claude.ai/OpenAI's ChatGPT: https://chatgpt.com/Writing unit testsMabl: https://www.mabl.com/Related episodesEpisode 2: Is AI going to replace developers? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSd-KwcdChg&list=PLInfuhuFMY7KNADQS66SdfJoYQaShMB1F)Episode 34: How to implement AI into your dev workflow? (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZVKE2t-otg&list=PLInfuhuFMY7KNADQS66SdfJoYQaShMB1F)Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you

In today's episode I got to interview Dave Thomas, co-author of one of the most influential books in our industry: The Pragmatic Programmer.During the interview, we talk about the potential impact of LLMs (like Claude or ChatGPT) on the software development profession. Will we still be developing in the same way and following the same principles (some of which were actually coined by Dave on his book) in the next 5-10 years? We attempt to answer that question.Here are some of the topics we cover, but I encourage you to listen to the whole thing, because Dave is dropping nuggets of wisdom on every one of them.Ownership of code in the era of LLMs.Learning in the age of AI-driven development.Relevance of developers when AI can write the code for you.The importance of learning the basics as a developer."Coding as a craft" now that we have AI in the loop.The value of developer's time and the implications of AI in that formula.Is the curriculum of a developer going to change now that we're using AI-assisted development?Reach out to DaveEmail for more  [email protected] a chat slow with Date: calendly.com/pragdaveDave's Website: https://pragdave.me/Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you

Have you considered using AI as part of your dev workflow? Are you aware of all the benefits LLMs can bring to the table?Some companies fear AI simply because of misconceptions, or just lack of understanding. In this episode I cover the reasons why developers should include LLMs into their workflow and some of the best practices to keep in mind during that implementation process.Interesting links:Episode 2: Is AI going to take your job?Cursor: www.cursor.comPrivacy-aware Copilot alternative: https://codeium.com/LM StudioOllamaGPT4AllGet in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you

Sometimes as developers we spend way too much time thinking about the "perfect" tech stack for our projects, and while that doesn't exists, there are some considerations that you can take to make a somewhat smart decision when deciding on what tech to use.Some of the factors that can help you decide on your tech stack are:The complexity of your project.Your team's expertise with the tech.The scalability and growth needs for the product.The type of community support you're looking for.And the cost considerations (including cost of ownership).Remember to check out Code-Clash.net if you're looking for some guidance or if you have some questions about potential tech alternatives.Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you

Where do you prefer to work, smaller startups with very small teams? Or huge multi-national companies where your team is just one of many inside a big department?Have you tried both worlds? I have!And in this episode, I share my own experience of what it's like to work for small, young startups, more mature ones and then making the jump into big, multinational companies.Is there one better than the other? That's up to you to decide, but in this episode I give you all the tools you need to make that call!Big shout-out to the "Develop Yourself Podcast" by Brian Jenney for inspiring this episode. If you haven't yet, look it up and subscribe, he has a fantastic take on the industry!Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you

Unit tests are usually 2nd (if not 3rd) class citizens in any codebase, teams usually work on them only once they're done with all the "important" features.However, if you do it like that, chances are those tests will eventually start slowing your development process down. They will affect your coding, and your deployment pipelines, affecting your time-to-resolution metrics or even the business by slowing down time-to-market numbers.In other words, bad tests are a real problem.In this episode I cover several reasons why optimizing for performance is actually a great idea, and multiple things you can do to improve your unit tests.Mainly:Get rid of your 3rd party dependencies.Test only what needs to be tested.Optimize the test data.Implement selective testing.Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you

Getting burned out by a side project is, sadly, quite common in our industry. While side projects are not mandatory for developers, they are quite common.Whether your own side project is technical or not is irrelevant, if you're not careful about it, you will end up burned out by it.So to help you avoid that tragic end, and keep enjoying your side project, I've recorded this episode looking back at my own experience, and how I managed to get burned out myself and the lessons I've learned along the way.If you're wondering what kind of advice I'm providing, here are the main points covered during the episode:Understand why you're working on it.Learn to recognize the signs of an impending burn out.Properly plan for it and set realistic expectations for you and the amount of time you'll spend on it.Don't isolate yourself from your social circlesGet in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you

In this new episode of the podcast, I get to talk about how IT (or the dev department) should align with the Business and what strategies are there to do it.Remember, IT and Business are not always aligned, to the point that sometimes IT is neglected and treated as a second-class department that is there only to follow everyone else's direction.So in this episode I talk about the benefits that a company can get by aligning both departments and some interesting strategies to do it, like:Having open and clear communication channels (more than just a chat or an email account).Making sure they have aligned goals.Pushing for cross-functional teams with training and workshops designed to teach each department about the other.Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this information-packed episode, I got to interview Bret Fisher, DevOps expert, YouTuber, Course creator and more.If you're new to the DevOps space, or just working adjacently to it, this episode covers everything you ever wanted to know about DevOps but were too afraid to ask.Meet BretYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BretFisherWebsite: https://www.bretfisher.comBret's Discord: https://discord.gg/devopsGithub: https://github.com/bretfisherLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bretefisherX: https://x.com/bretfisherNewsletter: https://bret.newsInteresting linksBret's course discount coupons (Docker, Kubernetes, etc.): https://www.bretfisher.com/coursesDevOps Foundations Course on LinkedIn Learning (not Bret): https://www.linkedin.com/learning/devops-foundationsBret's opinions on learning DevOps: https://bret.show/devopsBeginner DevOps roadmap: https://roadmap.sh/devops?r=devops-beginnerRead the DevOps Handbook, 2nd Edition: https://itrevolution.com/product/the-devops-handbook-second-edition/The Origin of DevOps: https://devops.com/the-origins-of-devops-whats-in-a-name/SPACE framework for developer productivity: https://queue.acm.org/detail.cfm?id=34541244 key metrics DORA for tracking velocity and stability: https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/devops-sre/using-the-four-keys-to-measure-your-devops-performanceOpen GitOps: https://opengitops.dev/More reading material:The Phoenix Project novel - A fictional story of how one team implemented DevOp: https://itrevolution.com/product/the-phoenix-project/Read (and retain!) the 12 Factors: https://12factor.net/Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this episode I got to interview the great Tapas Adhikary, he's been working as a developer for 16 years, and recently launched his own startup, and has been successfully growing ever since.During this episode, he shares the entire journey to becoming his own boss, from saving up for years, planning, finding the right partner and even the impact that his YouTube channel and Twitter activity had on the success of his business.Get to know TapasX: https://x.com/tapasadhikaryYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@tapasadhikaryCreoWis: https://www.creowis.com/Intermentorships: https://www.creowis.com/career#InterMentorshipGet in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

What exactly does it mean for your application to scale? How do you architect its backend so you make sure there is room for scaling?In this episode I cover different tips and techniques you can apply to your backend architecture to help it scale.The main topics covered are:The benefits of microservices.Add load balancing.Downside of stateful microservices.Look after your databases.Switch to an event-based architecture.Interesting linksEpisode 21: Microservices vs Monoliths: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1xgCS-IolUIRedis Essentials Course: https://www.linkedin.com/learning/redis-essential-training-15012713/understanding-redis Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this episode, I cover 5 open-source licenses that every developer dealing with open-source (either creating it or using it) should be aware of.In this episode I also talk about what open-source actually is and how it affects the overall software industry.The licenses covered in this episode are the following:GPLMITApacheBSDMozilla Public License If you'd like to know more and learn about more OSS licenses, you can use the following link:  https://choosealicense.com/licenses/Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this episode I cover some of the basic skills you should focus on learning or perfecting if you're looking to become a backend developer.Are these all the technologies/skills to focus on? Absolutely not! This is just a starting point. There are many more aspects of the role to look into, and that is why I'm also linking some extra articles below.Enjoy the episode! Top skills mentionedPick a backend language. It doesn't matter which one, pick one and go with it.Learn a framework for your chosen language. Learn about backend architecture and architectural patterns.Learn about databases, specifically about SQL vs NoSQL.Understand how APIs work and how to create them yourself.Extra skill implied throughout the entire episode: Keep an eye in the industry, understand what new technologies emerge and which ones make sense for you to follow.Interesting links:Read my articles about microservices here: https://medium.com/@deleteman123/list/microservices-1bdacffee603Full article about must-have skills for backend developers: https://roadmap.sh/backend/developer-skillsLearn about Microservices vs Monolith here: https://camunda.com/blog/2023/08/monolith-vs-microservice-architecture-comparison/What does it meant to have microservices in your backend? https://medium.com/ask-a-dev/dealing-with-a-microservice-based-architecture-what-6fe58ac9a6a7Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this episode, I'm covering some of the tasks that as developers we need to worry about, even when they're not really about coding.As developers, we're often faced with tasks that are just not "fun", like tracking our work, going into meetings, etc. Truth is, all "cool developers" tend to say they avoid them, however instead of avoiding them, if you understand the reason for them and embrace those tasks, then you'll be helping your manager and you'll be doing a much better job as a developer in the end.The tasks I cover in this episode are:Task tracking, and how it's not an evil practice.Meetings are not by default wrong. Plan and only then code.Avoid overengineering your solutions.Links of interestSkills of a successful software engineer (my book): https://www.manning.com/books/skills-of-a-successful-software-engineerRedis Essentials cours (my course on LinkedIn learning): https://www.linkedin.com/learning/redis-essential-training-15012713/ Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denMy newsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this episode I got to interview Santosh Yadav, Developer, GDE and Github Star about his own Open Source journey.During the episode, we discuss different topics around the practicality and usefulness of contributing to Open Source for new developers. As well as how easy it is, in reality, to get started down that path.If you're interested in learning more about how to contribute to Open Source, give the episode a listen!Links & sites mentioned:FirstTimersOnly: https://www.firsttimersonly.com/ Github Codespaces: https://github.com/features/codespacesPolar.sh: https://polar.sh/Get to know Santosh:His website: https://www.santoshyadav.dev/His Github: https://github.com/santoshyadavdevHis X: https://x.com/SantoshYadavDevGet in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this episode I try to answer the age-old question: are microservices really better than monoliths?What do you think?During the episode talk about:- What exactly is a monolith?- What exactly are microservices?- What are the implications of going monolith?- The implications of going microservices.- Main differences and final verdict.Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

Kind of a long episode, but in these 40-ish minutes I cover everything you need to know about the process of going from dev to tech lead.I recall how my particular process was, and how I became a tech lead for the first time, what went wrong, and what went right.I also cover what to expect and what makes a great tech lead, as well as some tips to go through the change and not die trying.Links of interestHashnode.com: https://hashnode.com/Dev.to: https://dev.to/Episode 17 - Staying relevant in the IT industryGet in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this short episode, I cover the topic of "Culture vs Code" when building development teams. What should be the priority? And the type of effects prioritizing one over the other will have on the dev team.In the end, I also provide some advice on how to build a successful and welcoming culture for your dev teams, so make sure you listen until the end!Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this episode I got to interview the JavaScript Messiah himself: Sergii Kirianov.Sergii is a former seaman who after 10 years of working at sea decided to switch careers and become a developer. During this episode, Sergii shares his journey, how he managed to start learning development, how much time he spent doing it until he landed his first job.Interesting links:CS50 from Hardvard: https://pll.harvard.edu/course/cs50-introduction-computer-scienceThe Odin Project: https://www.theodinproject.com/MDN Docs: https://developer.mozilla.org/es/JavaScript.info: https://javascript.info/OSS University: https://ossu.firebaseapp.com/The Primeagen: https://twitter.com/ThePrimeagenEddie Jaoude (OSS Promoter): https://twitter.com/eddiejaoudeGet to know Sergii:X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/SergiiKirianovGet in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

As developers, if we're not constantly updating ourselves, we're easily replaced by others who do. So how can you stay up-to-date in our industry without collapsing under the weight of all the new technologies being released every day?Here's the gist of the episode:Figure out the best way for you to learn new concepts. Start curating sources of information to understand what's going on in the industry.Join a community and figure out what they're excited about.Play with the tech you're interested in. Create demos, create content around it.Interesting linksDaily.dev Dev.toHashnode.comGet in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this week's episode, I got to interview Natalia Venditto, ex-MVP and current GDE, working on JavaScript tooling in Microsoft.She's been working with JavaScript for a long time and shares her insights into how best to stay updated without getting burned out by the ever-changing JS ecosystem.We also cover some great advice about how to pick your information sources that will help you stay updated and the effect social media ( and tech influencers) has on new developers.Give it a listen and tell us what you think!Meet Natalia:Twitter: https://twitter.com/AnfibiaCreativaMicroservices website: https://microfrontend.dev/Github:  Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

On this episode of the podcast, I got to interview Alex Olivier, co-founder of Cerbos about what comes after the initial MVP stage of a new project. During our conversation, we focused on the role of security and how relevant it is for founders and solo builders after they publish the initial version of their project.If you're building a complex system that will require extensive user access control, check out the episode, it's filled with useful details and advice from someone who's already gone through it and ended up building a product that can help you at the same time.Get to know Alex & his workCerbos: https://www.cerbos.dev/Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexolivierGet in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this episode I cover some aspects of the code review process.  Some good and bad practices as well as some recommendations as to how to tackle a code review from the reviewer and the reviewee.Main concepts takled:Code review should be part of every dev process.Establish a secure place during a CR session.Coming into a code review expecting problems.As the dev being reviewed, you should have a chance to explain your work, this is not just about getting told you're bad.A CR session should never be personal.As a reviewer you have to remember that this might be a stressful experience for the other person.As a reviewer you're not automatically right, you have to be open to be corrected and learn through the review process.The CR sessions is not the moment where you find big bugs, if that happens, then there are other problems (like lacking unit tests, etc). Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

What process do you go through when learning a new language or a new piece of technology?Many developers will suggest you should first focus on going through the fundamentals of the technology before jumping into a framework. Others would argue that going framework first is a much faster way to get a job.So which one is your go-to strategy?In this episode I cover the pros and cons of both approaches, and I also suggest a 3rd, alternative way of going about it.Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

During this episode I'm going to play the "I'm an old & wise developer" card, and I'll cover 5 completely wrong and inaccurate lies about our industry that sadly, are still around in some communities.The points I'll cover are:You need to know math to be a good developer.You need to have passion for software development to be any good.You need to start young or you'll never make it.You need a CS degree to be a developer.Stack A is better than stack B.Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this fantastic episode, I get to interview Lucas da Costa, founder and CEO of Briefer, a Y-combinator-backed startup.Lucas as been through the entire process of using open-source to improve his career, and then changed paths to become his own boss (more on that during the episode), and launching his own product.Are you interested in following a similar path? Then listen close, because this episode is packed with advice from Lucas.Get to know Lucas:X: https://twitter.com/thewizardlucasLucas' website: https://lucasfcosta.com/Github: https://github.com/lucasfcostaLinks mentioned during the episode:Briefer (Lucas' product): https://briefer.cloud/How not to die (by Paul Graham): https://paulgraham.com/die.htmlGet in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

We've made it to the 10th episode!First of all, thanks or sticking with the podcast, hopefully, this will go on for much longer!Now, onto the episode: this time I cover 4 ways in which you can improve your coding skills. And spoiler alert: they all revolve around you coding more. I don't think tutorials or YouTube videos will help you at getting better by themselves, you have to practice the skill you want to improve, there is no other way.The topics I cover in detail during the episode are:Reproduce other people's projects.Contribute to open-source.Work on a personal project of your own.Write technical articles.Some useful links mentioned during the episode:Demystifying React: article covering how I copied a single feature of React to learn more about it.Getting started with OpenSource: great article with tons of links to get you started.Great blogging platforms:Hashnode.comDev.toMedium.comGet in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denNewsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

Hi again!In this rather technical episode, I'm covering some common mistakes you might be making while unit testing your code without even realizing it!These are very common and in some spaces, they're even common practice, so keep an eye out, you might be doing this thinking it's the right way to unit test!Mainly, the mistakes (or bad practices) I'm covering are:Testing more than one thing inside each test.Relying on external services for your tests (like a database).Only aiming for test coverage and not worrying about any other metric.Check it out and let me know what you thought about it!For tip #2, when I talk about spies and mocks, if you don't know what they are, here (https://blog.bitsrc.io/unit-testing-deep-dive-what-are-stubs-mocks-spies-and-dummies-6f7fde21f710) is a nice article I wrote a while ago that explains all those concepts, you might want to check it out!Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denNewsletter: https://fernandodoglio.substack.com/Rate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this episode  I get to interview Ivan  Fresneda, ex-Google and ex-Amazon who's been delving into the relationship between analytics and user feedback to ensure the success of  a software product.During the episode we'll discuss what are Ivan's most relevant data points (you'll be surprised!) and when exactly does user feedback has to play a relevant role in  shaping the future of a product.Get to know Ivan!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/ivanfcInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ivanfc/Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

When everyone's a developer, the easiest way to standout is not through technical skills, but rather, through non-technical ones.In this episode, I'm sharing 3 different skills that will set you apart in the eyes of your manager and everyone else around you. And the best part? They don't require complex technical knowledge, or insanely long hours of watching tutorials.Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this episode I share 9 pieces of advice about our industry that took me 20 years to figure out.During the past 20 years, I've had the privilege of working in many roles. Yes, I have worked as a developer, but also as a team lead, a manager, even recently as a DevRel. And in this episode I'm sharing my biggest lessons.The items covered in this episode are:How to deal with ego as developers.Languages are just tools.It's less about memorizing algorithms and more about learning to use Google.You'll be always learning as a developer."Working is better than perfect"Make it work first, then optimize.The last 10% of a project takes 90% of the time.If you're doing it more than once, you probably need to abstract it.Side projects as a developer aren't required, but they definitely help!If you'd like more details about these points, I've actually written a whole book on this topic. I published it during 2022 with Manning, and it's called "Skills of a Successful Software Engineer".  If you're just getting started in your career, I highly recommend you check it out!Interesting linksThe recommended book "7 languages in 7 weeks"Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

While in other industries getting a raise through a company change might seem crazy and unorthodox, the IT industry is different.Lots of developers quit their jobs for a new one, just so they can get a raise or a promotion.Is this ethical? Does it make sense from a professional POV? In this episode, I cover the reasons why you should quit and when you should quit.So if you're wondering if that should be your next career move, you might want to listen to this episode first, and then decide!Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this episode I interview the amazing Graham Ritchie about one of his passions: Web AccessibilityWe discussed topics such as:What exactly is accessibility and who is affected by it.Reasons to care about accessibility.Why should companies invest in accessibility.And how to get started, as a developer, learning about accessibility.Get to know Graham!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/GrahamTheDevGraham's mega article about AccessibilityWCAG Overview: https://www.w3.org/WAI/standards-guidelines/wcag/Twitch: https://twitch.tv/GrahamTheDevRelGitHub: https://github.com/GrahamTheDevRelThe A11y Project: https://www.a11yproject.com/Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

Are you part of a team? Do you care about your colleagues? In this episode I cover a few phrases that you should never say to your manager.Don't get me wrong! This is not an episode on what you should not do as a developer, but rather, about how to manage the communication with your manager and your teammates!Get in touch!X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

Ever since ChatGPT hit the public, developers have been asking this exact same question. Some of them claiming our job is going to disappear, and others simply laughing at the idea.What do you think? Will we be left out of a job thanks to AI?Listen and find out what I think about it and the impact I think AI is going to have in our professional lives.Get in touch!- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!

In this first episode of The Scripting Den Podcast, I'll share some insights and advice for your client meetings.As developers, it's not very common to be client-facing, sometimes you're just used to staring at your monitor and having technical discussions with your colleagues.However, when it comes to being part of a conversation with a potential (or existing) client, then the set of skills required are completely different!In this episode I'll share some phrases that you should never say to them, and what you can say instead.Get in touch!- X (Twitter): https://twitter.com/deleteman123- YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@the-scripting-denRate us!To ensure the podcast reaches more developers, make sure to rate it on your favorite podcasting app and in Podchaser!Thank you!