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#251 - 8 truths no one tells you about becoming a software developer in today's market

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The software development market didn't die, it's just unrecognizable.

Let's go over 8 harsh pieces of advice that will help you as a career changer to make a successful switch into a career as a software developer.
PS. If you're a front-end developer looking to expand your skills, grab the Node Express Starter Kit here.

Have a question for the Friday Q&A show? Submit it through the form in the show notes, and I'll shout you out or keep you anonymous.
Send us a text

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🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software.

✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here

Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

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Chapters

1. Welcome and Newsletter Controversy (00:00:00)

2. The Job Market Reality Check (00:01:47)

3. Vibe Coding vs. Real Engineering (00:02:40)

4. Certificates and Portfolios (00:04:49)

5. Full-Stack is the New Baseline (00:09:04)

6. AI Productivity Myths (00:11:58)

7. Language Proficiency and Readiness (00:15:01)

8. Networking and Finding Jobs (00:19:48)

9. Closing Advice and Resources (00:23:21)

256 episodes

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Manage episode 490965813 series 3399111
Content provided by Brian Jenney. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Brian Jenney or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://podcastplayer.com/legal.

The software development market didn't die, it's just unrecognizable.

Let's go over 8 harsh pieces of advice that will help you as a career changer to make a successful switch into a career as a software developer.
PS. If you're a front-end developer looking to expand your skills, grab the Node Express Starter Kit here.

Have a question for the Friday Q&A show? Submit it through the form in the show notes, and I'll shout you out or keep you anonymous.
Send us a text

Shameless Plugs

🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career changers who want to pivot into software.

✉️ Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here

Zubin's LinkedIn (ex-lawyer, former Googler, Brian-look-a-like)

  continue reading

Chapters

1. Welcome and Newsletter Controversy (00:00:00)

2. The Job Market Reality Check (00:01:47)

3. Vibe Coding vs. Real Engineering (00:02:40)

4. Certificates and Portfolios (00:04:49)

5. Full-Stack is the New Baseline (00:09:04)

6. AI Productivity Myths (00:11:58)

7. Language Proficiency and Readiness (00:15:01)

8. Networking and Finding Jobs (00:19:48)

9. Closing Advice and Resources (00:23:21)

256 episodes

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