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!

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…

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…

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…

Starting strong on our first #speakingsoftwarebookbridge book pick, I'd like to relay some of my initial impressions and insights.

Our first pick is "Code That Fits in Your Head: Heuristics for Software Engineering" by Mark Seemann, and it's a fantastic read!

Like everyone else in the world, I wanted to dive deeper in Large Language Models (LLMs), Generative Pretrained Transformers (GPTs), and Artificial Intelligence (AI). The hype around this topic is crazy right now!

ChatGPT provided some good fun in my first forays, but it just wasn't scratching the itch. I hate "magic", and always want to know what's happening under the hood. I wanted to *run* this stuff, not just use it…

There are very real and very fixable reasons why many technology professionals don't see advancement or good/frequent salary bumps.

I've seen many talented developers who have become stuck in their careers. And it sucks! It's not a mystery though folks! In this episode we’ll walk through my top 5 reasons why, and how to get passed them.

Mistakes are fantastic, and an essential part of the learning process! However there are some mistakes that Junior Developers make that hinder their career, and can be incredibly difficult to recover from. We’ll discuss those here, as well as how to remedy them so you can level up and become a stronger software engineer!

In this episode we talk about Integration vs Impersonation, and how to not to screw up starting a new job!

Have you ever felt that you had to change to fit in with your new coworkers, or boss? Or ever gotten up a 6am on a weekend to play golf or go hiking in order to impress, or blend in with, your peers? If so, this episode is for you!

Bit of an unexpected hiatus, but we're back with a bang! What's the bang? It's a book that I wrote, called Your Dream Developer Job.

Today I'd like to talk about my first internationally published book.

It's about everything you need to position yourself as the ideal candidate for your perfect role in the tech industry. It is now available worldwide; in Paperback, Kindle and DRM-Free EBook formats.