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Learning new things can be really hard. If you've got the wrong outlook on the process, it can be overwhelming and cause you to quit. So how do you go about learning new things? In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss their approach and thoughts on the topic of learning.
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This is our 50th episode and because of that, we want to open the podcast to you, the listener. In this episode we answer questions that you submitted. If you want your questions to be answered in a future episode, email them to us at selftaughtdevs@gmail.com or send them to us via LinkedIn.
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You've been working hard trying to make the career change. Tons of job applications, maybe some interviews, but no end in sight. How long should you keep trying? Should you quit? Or is it time to evaluate and make a change. In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss their thoughts on the long-term career change journey, quitting, and giving those who are seeking it the right kind of feedback.
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How long does it take to get your first Software Engineer job? This weeks guest took almost 4 years. In this episode Steven Sheaves details how he changed careers from working in the restaurant industry to becoming a full-time Software Engineer. He also gives great advice on how you can replicate his success. Steven talks about what projects he worked on and how he got experience without having a Software-related job.
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If you're just getting started posting in a public platform about your Software Engineering journey, it can be challenging to find your voice. What do you talk about? How do you talk about it? How do you deal with the scrutiny of the public eye? In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss Finding Your Voice in the Software Engineering Community.
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Is learning Frontend enough? Should everyone strive to become a Full-Stack developer? Should you niche down and only focus on one stack? As competition in the Software Development field becomes more intense, it can be difficult to decide what to focus on. In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss their thoughts on whether learning one stack is enough in todays Software market.
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If you're on social media while trying to make your way in the Software Engineering world, you've probably seen tons of folks giving lots of advice. What are the things you should and shouldn't do when learning to code? How should you spend your time when job searching? What does the ideal resume look like?
There is tons of noise out there, conflicting information, or overly confident posts that don't emphasize the fact that most of what is being said is opinion. Let's talk about it!
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What are some great use cases for ChatGPT? Should you rely on ChatGPT for writing code? Will ChatGPT replace you as a Software Developer? In today's episode, Matt and Eric talk about ChatGPT and their specific uses for this technology.
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Can learning to code make you better at identifying and solving problems? In today's episode, Matt and Eric discuss their problem solving mindset, what it means, and how it has changed overtime.
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You've finally secured full-time employment as a Dev and you're starting work soon. What should you expect for your first week? In this weeks episode, Matt and Eric discuss Erics first week as a full-time developer. Also, they discuss Matt's most recent project updates.
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