DevQuestions with Tim Corey
I am Tim Corey. I teach coding online and my inbox is full of questions from current and future developers. I wish I could sit down with each of you and share the answers I know will help you go further, faster in the world of development. This podcast is the next best thing. On this podcast, I will answer the biggest questions people are asking! Send us to your suggestion for a future Dev Questions at https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ To keep the podcast coming, like, subscribe, rate, and share it with your friends and colleagues. See why thousands of students have chosen to learn to think and code like a professional developer at www.iamtimcorey.com.
Episodes
222 episodes since 2020
223. Protect Yourself From Layoffs, Downsizing, and Losing Your Job
How do I avoid being laid off? How do I make sure I will be successful if I lose my job? What do I have to do to protect myself in today's job market? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
September 12, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 223
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12:52
222. What Employers Look For When Hiring Developers
What are employers looking for when they interview a developer? How can I show a hiring manager what they want to see during the interview process? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
September 05, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 222
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17:56
221. Learn How To Simplify Difficult Tasks In Software Development
How do I handle a difficult task in a sprint? How do I stop from being overwhelmed by complicated projects? What do I do if the requirements aren't clear? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
August 29, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 221
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16:55
220. How To Evaluate Which College Degree Is Best For You
What should I look for in a college degree to become a software developer? Should I just get any computer science degree? Does the name of the college or university matter? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questi...
August 22, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 220
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25:54
219. 12 Side Hustle Ideas For Software Developers
What type of side hustle should I do as a software developer? Can you provide some ideas for projects or businesses that I could do to earn extra money as a developer? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
August 15, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 219
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40:32
218. When Side Hustles For Software Developers Are Valuable
Should I have a side hustle as a software developer? Are there benefits to a side hustle if I want to stay in my current job? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
August 08, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 218
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19:38
217. Overcoming Bad Tools and Frustrating Processes
How do I get my work done if my company uses bad processes that are frustrating? What do I do if I'm forced to use tools that aren't good? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
August 01, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 217
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12:48
216. Encouraging Your Team To Grow Their Skills
How do I get my team members to improve their skills? How do I motivate my junior developers to become better developers? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
July 25, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 216
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17:35
215. Knowing When to Upgrade .NET Versions And How To Get Your Boss On Board
Why is upgrading to a new version of .NET important? Is it worth the time and effort? How often should we upgrade? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
July 18, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 215
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18:13
214. Understanding How Opportunity Cost Affects Software Developers
What goes into making a great choice? How do I mitigate the negative impacts of the choices I make? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
July 11, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 214
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20:37
213. How To Become a Software Developer the Right Way
How do I get started as a developer? What steps do I need to take to get a job? How do I learn what I need to quickly? What are my options? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
July 04, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 213
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22:59
212. How To Nail a Job Interview
How do I interview well? What things should I say or do in an interview to impress an interviewer? What pitfalls should I avoid when interviewing for a job? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
June 27, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 212
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20:11
211. When To Break The Rules as a Developer
When do I break the rules as a developer? How do I know when I should implement a pattern or intentionally ignore it? Should I ever violate SOLID or DRY? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
June 20, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 211
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20:49
210. When JavaScript Becomes Important for C# Developers
Do I need to know JavaScript as a C# developer? Do I need to know JavaScript if I know Blazor? Do I need to know JavaScript if I already know Angular or React? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
June 13, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 210
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10:59
209. Using Outside Experience as a Software Developer
Can I use my experience from previous jobs as a software developer, or are those skills useless? How can I take advantage of my previous work experience outside of software development? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode ...
June 06, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 209
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13:13
208. Separating AI Hype from AI Reality
Is AI going to take developer jobs? Will AI replace junior developers? How do I tell when an AI product is real and when it is fake? Will AI become self aware? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.
May 30, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 208
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20:08
207. 4 Other Careers Software Developers Where Can Excel
Are there other careers that a software developer could do well in? If I don't want to write code all day long, are there other jobs that might fit me? I'm considering a career switch. Where could I go? These are the questions we will answer in...
May 23, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 207
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16:44
206. 6 Myths About Software Development
Do I just write code as a software developer? What is the path to becoming a software developer? What is the right choice for programming language? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.
May 16, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 206
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18:13
205. The 5-Step Process to Improve at Anything
How do I get better at UI design? How do I improve my presentation skills? How do I grow my skills at working with a database? How do I get better at learning on my own? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions....
May 09, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 205
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9:24
204. 5 Proactive Measures to Survive Job Uncertainty
How do I prepare to lose my job? If I think I might get laid off soon, how do I start preparing? Are there certain tasks I should be doing to get ready? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.
May 02, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 204
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15:27
203. 5 Strategic Changes To Improve Your Career
Why isn't my boss different? Why don't more companies hire people with little experience? Why am I not getting paid what others are getting paid? Why don't companies invest in my career? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode...
April 25, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 203
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16:20
202. 3 Ways Every Developer Fails and How to Avoid Them
What pitfalls should I avoid as I learn to be a developer? What are the things that slow people down when they are learning software development? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.
April 18, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 202
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26:34
201. 9 Steps to Effectively Change Jobs For More Money in Software Development
How do I change jobs to get a raise? I've heard that getting a new job is the best way to get more money, but is there a downside? Will changing jobs often hurt my career? How many times can I change jobs before it hurts my resume? These are th...
April 11, 2024
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Season 5
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Episode 201
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16:12
200 What Are Some Major Mistakes Developers Make in Their Career?
In this episode, I will cover the seven major mistakes developer make that waste their time and slow down their career. This episode will answer questions like "What are some major mistakes developers make in their careers?", "What are some thi...
April 04, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 200
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37:52
199 How Do I Find the Best Developer to Hire?
How do I find qualified developers when I post a job? How do I ensure that the developers I review have the skills I need? How do I know if a developer is a good fit for my project? These are the questions we will cover in this episode of Dev Q...
March 28, 2024
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Season 4
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Episode 199
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33:09