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RED FLAG? Should Software Engineers Ask For Promotions?
From the comments, viewers discussed what is expected of software engineers when asking for promotion vs. how much is driven by their manager. Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch7qPTpi5Dc
I'm A Career Switcher: Am I Starting As A Junior Developer?
A viewer wrote in to ask about switching from a different field and how they should think about what level they come in as a developer. Here are my thoughts!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xsJ9y-gl6Ik
BIG MISTAKE? - AI Tools For Software Engineers
A viewer wrote in to ask about using AI tools as a beginner software developer. Everyone says this is a bad idea... right?
Let's discuss.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcoRQFkpgTg
The Hardest Career Lesson You May Ever Learn
This video was a hard one. A viewer wrote in with a story that started awesome, but it doesn't have a happy ending. At least not yet.
But I am confident that they will turn things around.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FywejnGYMcU
I'm an IMPOSTER?! Using ChatGPT as a Software Developer
A viewer wrote in to ask about using AI tools after feeling the imposter syndrome creep in. Is it okay to be using AI tools as a junior developer?
Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4q6kOHhlHjM
Early In Career Software Engineers: Live Panel Recap
I had the pleasure of speaking at a live event for early in career software engineers and I'd love to tell you all about it!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sQEGMo3oxg8
NO STRUCTURE At Startups For Software Developers?!
Is it true that software startups are the wild west for developers? No career guidance, no process, no structure, no... anything at all?!
Let's discuss.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ur4aulOvnZ0
NO MENTORSHIP For Developers At Startups?! [360 Video]
A viewer wrote in to ask if it's a concern that they don't have formal mentorship opportunities at the startup they're at. Is this normal? What should they do about it?
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_XYaLBYjq4
What Does A Career In Software Development ACTUALLY Look Like?
From a Reddit thread: What does it look like to actually work as a software developer?
Let's discuss! If you have comments from your own experience, share them!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O8KnAAa6IdI
How To Mentor Software Engineers As A Senior or Tech Lead
Jumping over to Reddit for another topic! What's a senior software engineer or tech lead supposed to do when it comes to mentoring other developers? What should they focus on?
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CLhHVYB6dxk
Hackathons Are An ANTI-PATTERN?! Developers Are Raging!
Jumping over to Reddit for another topic! Aren't hackathons supposed to be a good thing for learning and engagement? Or... Are they an anti-pattern?
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmNdE7Sa8fM
It's OVER For Me?! Senior Software Engineer Is Coding Less And Less
Is it normal for senior software developers to spend less time coding? How might expectations change for these individual contributor roles as experience is gained?
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zL6sTJdeWDQ
Switching To The DARK SIDE - Becoming An Engineering Manager
A viewer asked at what age and why I chose to become a software engineering manager -- but this might not be the answer that you were expecting.
Watch here:
https://youtu.be/TuNK7sF9w9U
WHAT TO FOCUS ON?! Starting On A New Dev Team In Big Tech
Congrats on starting on a new dev team! But... what's the best way to hit the ground running and be productive? Let's discuss!
Watch here:
https://youtu.be/G-WgKJnqc0s
Getting WRECKED When Working In Other Team's Code
We all know how to navigate our own code bases, mostly, right? But what happens when we need to go work in another team's code? How can we be successful?
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I-rgHfQSzg
How To MAXIMIZE College As A Software Engineer
A viewer commented and said they were headed back to school -- so what's the advice for being able to get the most out of their time while being back at the books?
Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/t0oaAViBHBk
Dealing With Imposter Syndrome As A Younger Tech Lead
So they made you a tech lead, eh? There's only one problem...
You're younger than the other people on the team.
Say hi to your new friend, Imposter Syndrome!
Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/5jcD7YAp25E
Take The Money, Wait For The Promo, Or... Ask For MORE?
A viewer wrote into ask about a situation they've stumbled upon... Given an interview opportunity where the job pays WAY more, should they go for it or stay where they're at?
The catch? They'd be taking a step back in level.
Watch it here:
Landing Big Tech Roles Without Distributed Systems Experience
Is it possible to work in Big Tech without having any experience working in distributed systems?
Sure -- I did it. So can you. But nobody is saying it's easy.
Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/Grl3FFTVtAI
It's A TRAP: 10 Years Of Experience vs 10 Years Of The SAME Experience
What's worse than being stuck in the same spot for 10 years?
Not having any growth. So let's talk about how to get uncomfortable to prevent that.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzWz2hVjzr4
SEND HELP! My Previous Dev Team Won't Leave Me Alone!!
Jumping over to Reddit for this one! How can we navigate situations where we switch teams and the previous team keeps hounding us?
Is this preventable? Let's see!
Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/98Sth9y-O2I
Steal My AI Workflow For Writing Code (or refine your own process)
What's this? Another AI video?!
Yes. And here's how my AI workflows are evolving for my own software development processes in the middle of 2025.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUNyodmNa6A
Why Junior Developers Don't Ask Questions (and what you can do about it)
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Engineering Managers That Don't SUCK - What Traits Do YOU Look For?
Many of us have had a mix of both good and bad managers... but as a software engineer, what do you look for in a manager? What do you steer clear from?
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZgQZ7ZTzWmU
Remote Developers Are All SLACKING!! (Or... Are They?)
Return to office! Everyone, get back to your desk! There's overwhelming evidence that remote devs are all slackers!
But seriously, let's discuss effective remote work.
Watch here:
https://youtu.be/rupiD9EkAzE
Let's break it down and see what we can come up with!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKYkqkZNEkA
Why You’re Not Progressing As A Senior Engineer!
A viewer wrote in to ask about moving from senior engineer to principal level -- not for the title, but for the responsibility, scope of work, and set of complex challenges that come along with it.
