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!
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…
S3E2 - DSA tests are ineffective. There's a better way to do Tech Hiring!
Nearly anyone you talk to in technology will agree that tech-hiring is broken. There are many reasons for this, probably the most controversial is the usage of DSA-style problems to test a candidates technical ability.
In this episode we'll talk about what DSA tests do, and don't, cover. We'll also discuss a better approach, that's a new twist on an existing method...
Show notes and script available here:
https://www.speakingsoftwareshow.com/episodes/s3e2-dsa-tests-are-ineffective-theres-a-better-way-to-do-tech-hiring