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Weekly Recap
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!
EF Core: Repository Pattern and IMemoryCache Tutorial
In a previous video, we managed to add caching to our repository pattern. But... we had to essentially duplicate all of the code. Can we do better than that?
Yes! Let's see the decorator pattern in action.
The Limit Does Not Exist! - Developer Productivity At Startups
Viewers were discussing if there is a point of diminishing returns for productivity when we keep racking up the hours. In this video, I share my experience working at a startup and how things might be different for you.
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.
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.
My Manager REFUSES To Give Feedback! - Engineering Manager AMA
As software developers trying to advance in our careers, we constantly hear that it's important to get feedback from your manager. But... what happens when your manager isn't giving you feedback?!
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.
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!
What Makes a Senior Software Engineer Resume Stand Out?
A senior software engineer sent in their resume to be reviewed but... does it make the cut? Let's see what they nailed and what areas they could improve on their resume.
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!
Mentoring The Uninterested Software Engineer: Should We Care?
A viewer wrote in to ask about a class of software developers that just... don't seem very open to mentorship. They're not bad developers. They're not the 100x developers. They're just... there.
Should we invest more time and energy into them? Let's discuss!
Side Projects That Stand Out?! - Intern Resume Review
So you're a software developer student trying to land an internship position? Do you have projects that help you stand out against the competition? Let's see!
Did I Pick The Wrong Career As A Software Engineer?! [360 Video]
From Reddit, there was a post asking if there were experienced developers who had second-guessed their career decisions at different stages. Let's discuss!
My Engineering Manager DEMANDS An ETA On Research Tasks?!
From Reddit: is it normal for software engineering managers to ask for ETAs on research tasks? How the heck can we know the ETA on something so unconstrained?
Let's discuss!
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