# coding bootcamp (podcasts) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover coding bootcamp. Page: Feed: --- ## Working Full-time and Trying to Become a Developer is Almost Impossible _2026-01-29 · DonTheDeveloper Podcast_ Working a full-time job and trying to become a developer is almost impossible. It's not just you. It is a REALLY difficult path... and maybe there's some solace in that. There's also something that's been lost in this new AI slop world that I truly believe holds a lot of aspiring developers back. --------------------------------------------------- 👾 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 💻… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/948958/episodes/18588472-working-full-time-and-trying-to-become-a-developer-is-almost-impossible.mp3) ## New Year Hackathon | AI is Making People Dumber... _2026-01-05 · DonTheDeveloper Podcast_ It's a new year, and I think it's time for another hackathon! This one will likely put off some people who love to slurp up that AI slop, but for those who think for themselves and care about deep skill level - this one's for you. Hackathon details and instructions to sign up: https://www.youtube.com/post/UgkxAToLEywM5Dw5HtUJhno3pik6DV4JJSfZ --------------------------------------------------- 👾… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/948958/episodes/18450174-new-year-hackathon-ai-is-making-people-dumber.mp3) ## Agentic Coding IS NOT Software Engineering _2025-11-05 · DonTheDeveloper Podcast_ Agentic coding isn't software engineering. If you've been coding for a while, it doesn't give you the same rewards. Yet some developers are all too eager to let their skills atrophy and outsource the fun parts of being a developer to an AI, instead of fixing the root issue - their skill issue. This is mainly targeted towards junior developers, but a lot of this applies to more experienced… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/948958/episodes/18138858-agentic-coding-is-not-software-engineering.mp3) ## Lacking Motivation to Learn to Code? _2025-10-30 · DonTheDeveloper Podcast_ Are you struggling with motivation on your learning to code journey? It could be poor goal setting. It could be that trying to find a job is suppressing your curiosity and excitement for coding. It could very well be that software engineering isn't what you initially thought it was. But almost certainly, what I share in this has or is hurting your motivation more than you think.… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/948958/episodes/18105759-lacking-motivation-to-learn-to-code.mp3) ## Do You Feel Like an Imposter as an Aspiring Developer? _2025-10-27 · DonTheDeveloper Podcast_ Imposter syndrome as a junior developer has been normalized WAY TO OFTEN. Imposter syndrome is a signal that there's a more deeply rooted issue that needs to be resolved. Sometimes, and a lot of people aren't going to like this, it's actually just a skill issue. --------------------------------------------------- 👾 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 💻 Learn Frontend (20% off):… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/948958/episodes/18074534-do-you-feel-like-an-imposter-as-an-aspiring-developer.mp3) ## Traits of the 3 Most Successful Developers I've Ever Worked With _2025-10-22 · DonTheDeveloper Podcast_ I've worked with a lot of great developers, but 3 developers on 3 different teams really stood out to me. Here's what people admired about them. Always remember, there are MANY ways to be successful as a developer. It's okay to be socially awkward even. I know a ton of people are worried about their personality fitting in. You just have to make up for it in other ways...… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/948958/episodes/18053658-traits-of-the-3-most-successful-developers-i-ve-ever-worked-with.mp3) ## Are You Working Full-time AND Learning to Code? _2025-10-16 · DonTheDeveloper Podcast_ Are you learning to code while working a full-time job, taking care of family, or other heavy responsibilities? We need to have an honest conversation. More importantly, I want to talk about the mindset that'll help you survive the journey. --------------------------------------------------- 👾 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 💻 Learn Frontend (20% off):… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/948958/episodes/18019730-are-you-working-full-time-and-learning-to-code.mp3) ## How You Should Optimize Your Time Learning to Code _2025-10-14 · DonTheDeveloper Podcast_ Have you ever wondered how much time you should invest into different things when learning to code? Then this one's for you. I also shared advice and most importantly the right perspective for standing out in the job search. --------------------------------------------------- 👾 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 💻 Learn Frontend (20% off):… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/948958/episodes/18010307-how-you-should-optimize-your-time-learning-to-code.mp3) ## The MERN Stack Failed Junior Developers _2025-10-11 · DonTheDeveloper Podcast_ The popular MERN stack tutorials and the larger JavaScript ecosystem in general has failed to prepare junior developers for professional jobs. This is a rant about that... --------------------------------------------------- 👾 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 💻 Learn Frontend (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper ⚙️ Learn Backend… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/948958/episodes/17992934-the-mern-stack-failed-junior-developers.mp3) ## [AI publishing with human taste (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/6uyaww4NeYwc) _2025-10-11 · **Sponsored**_ Convert AI research into blogs, podcasts, and newsletters with optional human review. ## I Tried Linux Desktop for 2 Months... _2025-10-08 · DonTheDeveloper Podcast_ I ran Linux desktop as my daily driver for 2 months - dev, streaming, gaming. Here’s the straight rundown: what worked, what broke, and what I’d do differently if I tried again. --------------------------------------------------- 👾 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3 💻 Learn Frontend (20% off): https://scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper ⚙️ Learn… [Listen](https://www.buzzsprout.com/948958/episodes/17977805-i-tried-linux-desktop-for-2-months.mp3)