Weekly Recap - 2025-02-07

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Weekly Recap

Estimating Projects In Software Engineering

The only thing for certain about estimating software engineering projects: the estimates will be wrong.

So... does that mean we should ignore them? Let's discuss!

Advice For Junior Devs Who Aren't Quitting Because AI

A common theme of question that comes in: What advice do I have for junior developers or interns? Let's discuss!

Programming At School vs Work - Principal Software Engineering Manager AMA

So you're learning to program at college or university, but is it the same as what you'll be doing on the job? Let's discuss what might look the same and what might be different so you can be better prepared!

As with all livestreams, I'm looking forward to answering YOUR questions! So join me live and ask in the chat, or you can comment now and I can try to get it answered while I stream.

Final Developer Interview Rounds: Assessing Team Fit

A viewer has a unique opportunity where they're going to be on a longer type of internship position and they're in their final interview rounds. What should they prepare for?!

10 Tips From ChatGPT On Landing A Software Development Role

A viewer asked for thoughts on landing a software development role after graduating from bootcamp. I turn to ChatGPT to critique some proposed ideas and offer my suggestions.

Just LUCK?! How Did I Get This Far In My Software Developer Interview?

Was it just luck that a viewer found that they could move onto the next interview step? Or is it possible they're demonstrating great qualities of an aspiring junior developer?

Let's discuss!

FIRST TIME Leading Software Engineering Projects

A viewer has found that they're in a situation where they'll be leading a project for the first time in a team or technical lead position. However, the other people are their newly hired peers.

How might they navigate this?

Break Into Big Tech - Is The Grass ACTUALLY Greener?

A viewer wrote in to ask about their struggles with breaking into Big Tech as a software engineer. Are they on the cusp of getting it?

Let's discuss!

A frustrated viewer wrote in to describe some of the challenges they're facing at their current employer. Looks like it's time to move on.

How can they make their job search more effective?


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