Sinopsis
The Simple Programmer Podcast is a short podcast that is a mix of career advice, philosophy and soft skills from successful author and software developer, John Sonmez.John is the founder of http://simpleprogrammer.com, one of the most popular software development blogs, and the author of the best-selling book, "Soft Skills: The Software Developer's Life Manual." (http://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills)Geared towards a programmer or software developer audience, but contains practical advice on: Career development Entrepreneurship Fitness Finance Productivity Personal development And more...That anyone can benefit from.Each episode is between 5 and 10 minutes long with at least 3 new episodes each week.
Episodios
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557 Are Ads In Apps Slutty? - Simple Programmer Podcast
18/08/2017 Duración: 09min► Are Ads In Apps Slutty? ◄ People are afraid to sell. This is definitely common sense. One of the biggest obstacles many people face is the inability to sell... They are afraid to be too pushy or something like that. This type of thinking ends up permeating through other areas of life. People and the world need money. Money needs to circulate. One of the biggest complaints about people, especially online, is the number of ads people place in apps, websites, etc. Is is "slutty"? Should you use it? Should you bother about selling your stuff? Watch this video and find out! Simple Programmer Podcast
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556 Interview With Mike: The Homeless Educator - Simple Programmer Podcast
17/08/2017 Duración: 01h06min► Interview With Mike: The Homeless Educator ◄ Meet Mike, the founder of World Mentoring Academy "World Mentoring Academy (WMA) Is a non-profit educational project offering massive open online courses MOOC. The organization was founded in April 2010 as Mybandisthebest.com and changed to World Mentoring Academy in June 2010 by American engineer Michael Williams "HomelessEducator" a graduate of California State University, Long Beach. With the stated mission of "Providing open education to the World", WMA offers free access to a collection of more than 20,000 online lectures from over 840 university & educational courses, teaching K-12, Trade School, undergraduate & graduate courses. In 2010, World Mentoring Academy began using an open community Learning Management System (LMS) using available open courseware(OCW) materials from over 100 universities and educational institutions." He's been doing an awesome awesome work and I'm really honored to have him on this channel. Sit down and watch this amazing
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555 Extra Degree Or Work Experience? - Simple Programmer Podcast
16/08/2017 Duración: 08minExtra Degree Or Work Experience? There comes a time in every developer's career that we need to make choices regarding which path to follow. There comes a time when people start to ask themselves: what is more valuable and what will give me more decision power when it comes to career, getting a high paying job and becoming a well-known developer? Watch this video and find out! The Everything Store Book Review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVDaIOM2_6o Simple Programmer Podcast
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554 Getting a Raise: Responsibility Over Money? - Simple Programmer Podcast
15/08/2017 Duración: 12minGetting a Raise: Responsibility Over Money? A lot of developers want a raise at their jobs but they don't know how to get it. Most people don't understand how economy really works and, sometimes, they feel like their employers NEED to give them a raise, while it does not work like that. There are basically two things you need to take into consideration when getting a raise: Responsibility and Money. Why should you choose responsibility over money? The reason? Watch this video and find out! How To Market Yourself As A Software Developer: http://simpleprogrammer.com/howtomarketyourself The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide: https://simpleprogrammer.com/career-guide-yt Career Story Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UR55IrHNC7xSzOG0CA3AaJ Simple Programmer Podcast
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553 How To Prepare Yourself For Any Future Programming Career? - Simple Programmer Podcast
14/08/2017 Duración: 08min► How To Prepare Yourself For Any Future Programming Career? ◄ So, you wanna become a rock star. You want to be so proficient in what you do that you wanna prepare yourself for any future programming career. Is it even possible? In today's video, I've received a question from a reader asking me how he could prepare himself for any future programming career... What path should he following that would give him a good skillset so he would never feel "replaceable" or "out of the field"? Watch this video and find out! Simple Programmer Podcast
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552 How To Develop Urgency And Drive - Simple Programmer Podcast
13/08/2017 Duración: 11minHow To Develop Urgency And Drive Urgency and drive are two forces that drive most people when it comes to achieving goals and projects. How to develop urgency and drive? How to find these forces to finish every project you start? Watch this video and find out! Moving Fast Vs. Being In A Hurry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=307eL8RWCsk Introverts Vs. Extroverts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LdM4yVriBno Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/ Simple Programmer Podcast
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551 Take Home Programming Assignments? - Simple Programmer Podcast
12/08/2017 Duración: 35minTake Home Programming Assignments? You go to your job, every day, from 9-5, do what you have to do and expect that your day ends there... At the end of your working hours... However, this is not sometimes what happens. You caught yourself having to take home programming assignments. You take home what should've been done while you were working. What do you do in situations like this? Do you make yourself clear at work? Do you take home all programming assignments? Do you react to any situation like its own? Watch this video and find out! DEVMOUNTAIN - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://simpleprogrammer.com/devmountain Coding Interviews On Whiteboards: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIS31BAL-_g Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/ Simple Programmer Podcast
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550 Blogging As A Student - Simple Programmer Podcast
11/08/2017 Duración: 10minBlogging As A Student Have you ever wanted to start a blog? I think it might have crossed your mind at least once in your life. The thing is: What holds most people back from starting their own blog is feeling like you have nothing to say, nothing to add, nothing new to the package. Although it is not always true, we tend to feel this way even if we're experienced in such subject. However... What if you are a student? Do you have something to say? Or is it just better to ignore it and forget about blogging...? Watch this video and find out! DEVMOUNTAIN - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://simpleprogrammer.com/devmountain FREE Blogging Course: http://simpleprogrammer.com/blog-course Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/ Simple Programmer Podcast
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549 Interview With Marshall Sylver: Finding your drive! - Simple Programmer Podcast
10/08/2017 Duración: 57minInterview With Marshall Sylver "Marshall Sylver, born Marshall Walter Sylwestrzak, is a motivational speaker, author, and performance hypnotist who works primarily in Las Vegas, Nevada. He has billed himself as "The World's Fastest Hypnotist". His Vegas shows have been at the Sahara Hotel, the Stratosphere, the Palms and Harrah’s. He has been on television shows including "Late Night with David Letterman" and "The Montel Williams Show". He hosts a radio show and starred in a 2010 movie, in addition to the book he wrote called “Passion, Profit & Power.”" (Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marshall_Sylver) In today's video, we're going to talk with the amazing "Marshall Sylver" NEW BOOK - Get #1 bestselling book, The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide https://simpleprogrammer.com/careerguide-yt SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: vid.io/xokz Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/ Simple Programmer Podcast
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548 Dressing Better Than... Your Boss? - Simple Programmer Podcast
09/08/2017 Duración: 09minDressing Better Than... Your Boss? Dressing code is something we all live with but something we don't pay too much attention. Picture this: When you arrive at a new job, there are tons of things that go through your mind but I bet none of it is regarding how you should dress, unless, this is something the company really stands for. However, this has more importance than you can think of. How should you dress? Should you dress better than your boss? Watch this video and find out! HIRED.COM - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/
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547 Being A Contractor Vs. Employed Programmer - Simple Programmer Podcast
08/08/2017 Duración: 12minBeing A Contractor Vs. Employed Programmer With the advent of some economic changes and the rise of the internet and new ways of payment, different forms of employment have emerged and it is in constant change, till now. Being a software developer, what is the difference between being a contractor or an employed employee? While there are pros and cons for both, you should be able to identify the ones that will give you the best options. If you're going to do it, do it for good! Wanna know more? Watch this video and find out! Simple Programmer Facebook Group: https://www.patreon.com/simpleprogrammer The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide: https://simpleprogrammer.com/career-guide-yt Is 401(k) A Good Option?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CJgpel9ab3k Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/ Sim
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546 Using Pluralsight To Gain Experience? - Simple Programmer Podcast
07/08/2017 Duración: 09minUsing Pluralsight To Gain Experience? A lot of software developers constantly search for becoming more skilled at their competencies. They start reading a lot of books, they search for courses, they read tech magazines, etc. What most software developers fail, is that they learn without a purpose. They go through extensive technical books trying to cover all of the subjects they think they need. What if, you, instead of reading big books, switched your learning process and used Pluralsight? Would it be better? Watch this video and find out! HIRED.COM - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp Pluralsight Courses: https://simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsight 10 Steps To Learn Anything Quickly: http://simpleprogrammer.com/10stepstolearn Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/ Simple Programme Podcast
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545 Don't Be A "Needy" Guy - Simple Programmer Podcast
06/08/2017 Duración: 13minDon't Be A "Needy" Guy Sometimes, during some periods of our lives, we can become needy. And this is exactly when things start to get out of control. Have you ever felt like a needy guy, especially around women or new relationships? In this video, I'll discuss more about why being "needy" is not a good thing and why you should avoid it at all costs. People And Relationships - Letting Things Go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMzWP6d10l0 Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/ Simple Programmer Podcast
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544 Programming: Building Apps Or Teaching? - Simple Programmer Podcast
05/08/2017 Duración: 14minProgramming: Building Apps Or Teaching? Economics is something complicated and that we do not always pay close attention to it. We are educated to go through the normal route of life without questioning a lot of things that we take as "natural". In today's video, I'm going to ask the question: Is it more profitable to make a career building apps or teaching? Although you might not like the answer, that's how things roll... Wanna know more about that? Watch this video and find out! Reach.me Page: https://simpleprogrammer.com/reach.me SpaceDonkeys App: https://simpleprogrammer.com/spacedonkeys Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/ Simple Programmer Podcast
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543 Building An Audience With No Budget - Simple Programmer Podcast
04/08/2017 Duración: 09minBuilding An Audience With No Budget If you have an audience, you have power. This is the truth in the 21st century and how things are working in the digital age. Just take a quick look at the influencers around you. People, from YouTubers to marketers, have their audience pretty much established and this is their mine gold. So, in order to succeed, as a programmer or any other type of thing, you need to have an online presence. However, building an audience takes time and, some people would say... Money. But... Is this right? Is it possible to build an audience with NO BUDGET? HIRED.COM - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://simpleprogrammer.com/hiredsp Soft Skills Book: http://simpleprogrammer.com/softskills The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide: https://simpleprogrammer.com/career-guide-yt Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/ Simple Programmer Podcast
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542 How Pluralsight Changed My Career Pt. 4: Got Rich & 30 Courses In A Year! - Simple Programmer Podcast
03/08/2017 Duración: 20minHow Pluralsight Changed My Career Pt. 4: Got Rich & 30 Courses In A Year! This is the final part of my Pluralsight Career Story, the one that literally changed my life. In the last video, we talked about how it was when I quit my job. After that, it was when things started to happen. I approached the Pluralsight team and told them I was going to create 30 courses in a year. Did they believe me? HELL NO! This is when things started to happen... Money started to come in and things really changed in my life. Wanna know the final part of my Pluralsight story? Watch this video and find out! How Pluralsight Changed My Career: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4UR55IrHNC7xSzOG0CA3AaJ 10 Steps To Learn Anything Quickly: http://simpleprogrammer.com/10stepstolearn John Sonmez Pluralsight Courses: http://simpleprogrammer.com/pluralsight Android 4 Part Course: https://simpleprogrammer.com/intandroiddev Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/ Simple Programmer Podcast
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541 Kotlin: The Future Of Android Development? - Simple Porgrammer Podcast
02/08/2017 Duración: 08minKotlin: The Future Of Android Development? Have you ever heard of Kotlin? Kotling has been picked as the official programming language for Android development. "We believe this is a great step for Kotlin, and fantastic news for Android developers as well as the rest of our community. We’re thrilled with the opportunities this opens up. For Android developers, Kotlin support is a chance to use a modern and powerful language, helping solve common headaches such as runtime exceptions and source code verbosity. Kotlin is easy to get started with and can be gradually introduced into existing projects, which means that your existing skills and technology investments are preserved. Starting now, Android Studio 3.0 ships with Kotlin out of the box, meaning Android developers no longer need to install any extras or worry about compatibility. It also means that moving forward, you can rest assured that both JetBrains and Google will be supporting Android development in Kotlin. In case you are concerned about other plat
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540 How To Become A Software Development Coach? - Simple Programmer Podcast
01/08/2017 Duración: 19minHow To Become A Software Development Coach? Becoming a software development coach can be hard, most of all because there is no such thing being said out there. How do you become a software development coach? Is it even a solid and smart thing to do? Does it even exist? Watch this video and find out! NEW BOOK - Get #1 bestselling book, The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide https://simpleprogrammer.com/careerguide-yt SUBSCRIBE TO THIS CHANNEL: vid.io/xokz The Complete Software Developer's Career Guide Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfVcp4mdKTU Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/ Simple Programmer Podcast
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539 Why Do I Suck At Debugging? - Simple Programmer Podcast
31/07/2017 Duración: 08minWhy Do I Suck At Debugging? Have you ever felt like you sucked at something? This is exactly the topic of today's video. As I often say, technical skills are not the most important thing when it comes to building a successful career. There is the old feeling of not being good enough and feeling like you sucked at something that will guide you through your career if you don't know how to handle it. Do you feel like you suck at programming? In this video, I'll tackle the problem of a reader that feels like she sucks at debugging. Should she change her area of specialization? Should she pursue something else? How can she overcome it? DEVMOUNTAIN - Simple Programmer Sponsor: https://simpleprogrammer.com/devmountain 10 Steps To Learn Anything Quickly Course: http://simpleprogrammer.com/10stepstolearn Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/ Simple Programmer Podcast
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538 Saving The Best For... Last? - Simple Programmer Podcast
30/07/2017 Duración: 09minSaving The Best For... Last? I know you. You don't need to lie. I know you've probably done this before and that's ok. Let me ask you something... How many times have you saved your best things (food, clothes, opportunities, money, etc.) for last? How many times were you waiting for the "Perfect" time to use all of this? In this video I'll talk more about saving the best for last and why it should be as good as you think. Working Hard Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLjwWT1Xy3c4VVgd4dzPaAAZ1mxn7kdL3t Buy Simple Programmer SHIRT: https://store.simpleprogrammer.com/ Simple Programmer Podcast