SpeakingSoftware Podcast
is designed to help software engineers excel in their careers. The show provides valuable insights on advancing professionally, increasing your earning potential, and establishing yourself as an authority in the software engineering field. Whether you're looking to climb the career ladder, boost your income, or become a recognized expert, SpeakingSoftware offers practical advice and expert interviews to guide you on your journey.
S4E2 - DSA doesn't adequately prepare you
Many software engineers over-optimize their study and interview prep for DSA Platforms like Leetcode/HackerRank, and while they are fantastic learning tool - they're not a good indicator of a real-world developer. A developer's Leetcode or HackerRank score often has little to do with their ability to deliver in a commercial environment, and indeed over-focusing on DSA platforms can mean a considerable skill-gap when it comes to working in a business and capping your employability.
In this episode we discuss the missing pieces that DSA Platforms don't give you, and how you can learn them!
Book Review: Shape Up
The second book for our #speakingsoftwarebookbridge project was Shape Up, by Ryan Singer. It’s a refreshing look at the Software Delivery Process that is sure to inspire, and hopefully accelerate your feature output!
It’s so mind-boggling simple and beautiful that you have to marvel at how it’s not more widely known and adopted…
Book Review: Code that fits in your Head
The first book for our #speakingsoftwarebookbridge project was "Code That Fits in Your Head: Heuristics for Software Engineering" by Mark Seemann. Coming in at a hefty 400 pages; it’s no bedtime read! However, it is an invaluable book to have on your shelf - preferably always within arms’ reach of your computer…
S4E1 - Best Career advice? Learner Log!
A big part of my work is mentoring, guidance and career advice, and amongst the many different things that I get asked, the one I get asked most is:
What is the 1 single thing you recommend that I can do that will have the biggest effect on my career?
The answer? Start a learner log! Read on…