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Stories and interviews from people on their coding journey.

CodeNewbie


    • May 22, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 48m AVG DURATION
    • 369 EPISODES

    4.7 from 563 ratings Listeners of CodeNewbie that love the show mention: saron, learning to code, code newbie, codenewbie podcast, new to coding, ruby, developers, you'll learn, newbies, programming, software, backgrounds, inclusive, great host, development, technical, leading, interesting guests, motivated, speakers.


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    The CodeNewbie podcast hosted by Saron Yitbarek is a valuable resource for beginners in the coding world. Whether you're just starting out or have been coding for a while, this podcast offers insightful interviews and discussions that are both educational and inspiring. Saron's closing questions to her guests always yield valuable insights, making each episode truly worth your time. The podcast covers a range of topics relevant to developers, offering great content that is delivered in an easy-to-consume format.

    One of the best aspects of the CodeNewbie podcast is its inclusivity and diversity. Saron makes a point to highlight the experiences of underrepresented groups in the tech industry, including women, people of color, and LGBTQ+ individuals. This representation is crucial in promoting inclusivity and breaking down barriers in a predominantly homogeneous industry. The guests on the show come from diverse backgrounds and share unique perspectives, making it relatable for listeners from all walks of life.

    Another standout aspect is that each episode focuses on a specific topic related to coding or technology. This targeted approach ensures that listeners can find episodes covering topics they are interested in learning more about. The conversations stay on point, providing valuable insights into various aspects of coding and programming.

    It's hard to find any major drawbacks to the CodeNewbie podcast as it consistently delivers high-quality content with excellent production value. However, some listeners may feel that some episodes could dive deeper into technical concepts or provide more advanced topics for experienced developers. However, given the target audience of newbies and beginners, the podcast does an excellent job of catering to their needs.

    In conclusion, the CodeNewbie podcast is an outstanding resource for those entering the world of coding or looking to improve their skills as developers. With its inclusive nature, insightful interviews, well-structured format, and diverse range of topics covered, this podcast offers something for everyone in the tech industry. Saron Yitbarek has created a valuable platform for learning and growth, and her work is commendable. Whether you're a total newbie or a seasoned professional, the CodeNewbie podcast is definitely worth adding to your playlist.



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    S27:E8 - Learning AI (Matt Eland)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2024 50:34


    Meet Matt Eland, AI Specialist at Leading EDJE. Matt shares what sparked his passion for AI years ago, why he's made the decision to go back to school for his master's degree and how he aims to continue spreading his expertise with the community. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Matt on Data Science Central Ohio .NET Developer Group Matt's Twitter Matt's GitHub Matt's LinkedIn

    S27:E7 - Tech and Art (Chris Immel)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2024 36:03


    Meet Chris Immel, AI Engineer and Digital Artist at Luminifera Projects. Chris shares how he works to create a symbiosis between software development and art and why he remains optimistic when it comes to the AI revolution. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Chris' Instagram Chris' Website Chris' GitHub Chris' LinkedIn

    S27:E6 - The Crossover of Health, Technology and Art (Daniel Bourke)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2024 49:11


    Meet Daniel Bourke, Founder of mrdbourke Studios and Founder of Nutrify. Daniel shares his experiences trying to learn to code four different times before it finally stuck, how he's combining his passions for health, technology and art and the time he built his own machine learning roadmap. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Daniel's LinkedIn Daniel's Website ML Courses Nutrify Daniel's Twitter Daniel's LinkedIn

    S27:E5 - Navigating the AI Evolution (Chelsea Kaufman)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2024 48:16


    Meet Chelsea Kaufman, Founder and CEO of LEARN Academy Chelsea shares why her background in theater set her up perfectly to found LEARN Academy, an AI native coding bootcamp, how she's seen the bootcamp landscape evolve over the years and what role she believes AI will play in the future of software development. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) AI-Native Developers program LEARN Academy Website LEARN Academy Twitter

    S27:E4 - Living the Dream with AI (Rob Frelow)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2024 47:47


    Meet Rob Frelow, Co-founder & Chief AI Officer at The Storygraph. Rob shares how a trip in his friend's Tesla led him to enroll in his first AI course, how he broke into AI later in his career and his experience truly living the dream waking up each morning excited to dive into AI and his work at Storygraph. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor)

    S27:E3 - Helping You Build Machine Learning Products (Pau Labarta Bajo)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2024 46:08


    Meet Pau Bajo, Machine Learning Engineer and Educator at Real-World Machine Learning. Pau talks to Saron about transitioning from working daily in Excel to Python, why data is everything, and what skills early developers need to foster if they want a career in machine learning. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Machine Learning Python Pau's GitHub Pau's Instagram Pau's Twitter

    S27:E2 - The Journey from Sound Engineer to Software Engineer (Alejandro Aspinwall)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2024 44:51


    In this week's episode, we explore the journey of Alejandro Aspinwall, a Frontend Engineer at Amazon. You'll hear how Alejandro began his career deeply immersed in the world of music and what led him to transition to the world of tech. He emphasizes the importance of adaptability in his career shift and provides insights into how coding bootcamps played a pivotal role in his development. Additionally, Alejandro explores the impact of artificial intelligence in his work, particularly discussing how AI tools have become an integral part of his coding toolkit. His experiences offer valuable perspectives on the practical use of AI in software engineering, and his story sheds light on the evolving nature of tech careers and the increasing role of AI in the industry. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) VS Code NPM Prisma GraphQL Cody Sourcegraph Stable Diffusion Claude Poe AWS Whisper FreeCodeCamp Coursera Udemy JavaScript C# Unity Unity DevOps Sound Engineering API Frontend Engineer Stack Overflow ChatGPT Open AI

    S27:E1 - Nurturing Relationships for AI Excellence (Shawn Charles)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2024 55:39


    Meet Shawn Charles, Developer Advocate & Community Manager at The Hunt. Shawn shares with Saron how he got into tech solely by building and maintaining websites for local businesses, what inspired him to level up by enrolling in a bootcamp, and his advice on those who might feel overwhelmed in identifying their career path in this new world revolving around AI. Show Links Partner with Dev & CodeNewbie! (sponsor) Resilient Coders AWS Services Udemy Shawn's GitHub Shawn's Twitter

    S26:E8 - Being Open to the Unexpected (Katherine Evans)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 50:54


    Meet Katherine Evans, Lead Engineering Instructor at Actualize Coding Bootcamp and Senior Software Engineer at Neon One. Katherine walks us through her journey from bootcamp student to bootcamp teacher, sharing tips for recent grads looking to land their first role. Saron and Katherine also talk about whether Katherine thinks it's still worth learning to code given the economic climate and what she would tell others who might be interested in learning to code. Show Links Code Comments (sponsor) IRL (sponsor) Actualize Coding Bootcamp Podium Education CAD PHP Katherine's GitHub Katherine's Website Katherine's Instagram

    S26:E7 - Thoughts on Degrees and Bootcamps (Johnny Proano)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 39:35


    Saron speaks with Johnny Proano, Associate Software Engineer at Hilton Grand Vacations. Initially drawn to code while building his personal DJ website, Johnny took the full leap with the support of his family. Johnny discusses his initial belief that a degree was necessary to become a software engineer and his decision to attend a coding bootcamp instead. He reflects on the differences between the bootcamp and college experience and shares his job search process after graduation. Show Links Code Comments (sponsor) IRL (sponsor) SQL Ruby Johnny's GitHub Johnny's Instagram Jonny's Website

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    S26:E6 - Embracing Rest for Productivity (Ronesha Dennis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2023 56:22


    Saron chats with Ronesha Dennis, Founder and Lead Engineer at Bergeron-Woodley. Ronesha talks about growing up and how tech played a role in her childhood (her first website was a fan site for Lil Bow Wow). She talks about how she ended up in another career for 5 years until she sat down and thought about things she liked doing as a child without being paid for doing those things. This led her to want to get into tech. She decided to leave her job, move back with her parents, and do an 8-week program on Ruby on Rails. She then did a fellowship with Code for Progress. After graduating, she landed a job as a consultant then advanced to an Engineer, a Senior Engineer, and finally to managing other Engineers. She has authored coding books and she has her company building applications for nonprofits and other small businesses. Ronesha speaks on the mental health break she took after making the switch to tech and how important it is to give yourself space and time to take breaks after a career transition. Show Links Code Comments (sponsor) IRL (sponsor) Python, the Relatable Way Coding with Cornell Ruby on Rails Ronesha's GitHub Ronesha's Instagram Ronesha's Twitter

    S26:E5 - Exploring the Path from Medicine to a Tech Career (Shona Chan)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 43:26


    Saron speaks with Shona Chan this week about her experience navigating the world of software following a successful career as a doctor in the field of Anaesthesia. Shona shares her experience working in the medical field for 10 years until she decided she wanted to pivot into tech. Shona talks about how she made the decision to go to a bootcamp to learn to code and how she got her first job in tech. Finally, she talks about transferable skills from her medical career to her newfound tech career and reiterates how there are so many skills career transitioners can take from one career to another. Show Links Code Comments (sponsor) IRL (sponsor) JavaScript CSS Shona's GitHub Shona's Twitter

    S26:E4 - The Ins and Outs of LinkedIn (Laura Thorson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2023 47:02


    Saron chats with Laura Thorson, Program Manager at GitHub. Laura talks about how she was always interested in singing, dancing and music growing up which led her to UCLA on a scholarship to play the oboe. She tells us about her experience at UCLA and her decision to go to a coding bootcamp after graduation as opposed to searching for a job with her English Lit degree. Laura then describes the jobs she landed after bootcamp at Salesforce, Twitter, Meta and now GitHub and how LinkedIn played a huge role in helping her land these opportunities. Show Links Code Comments (sponsor) IRL (sponsor) STK AdTech Laura's GitHub Laura's Twitter

    S26:E3 - Learning to Code with a Full-Time Job (Beau Carnes)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 41:03


    In this week's episode, Saron chats with Beau Carnes, Director of Technology Education at freeCodeCamp. Beau shares insights into his career trajectory, which began in television and digital media production. After gaining initial experience in this industry, he transitioned to work in education as a teacher. Beau speaks on his experiences within both these professions and speaks on his decision to venture into technology, establishing himself as a proficient software developer. During this conversation, Beau shares his reasoning for getting three degrees, finding the motivation to learn to code while balancing the demands of a full-time job, and sending out cold emails for his first job in tech. Show Links Code Comments (sponsor) IRL (sponsor) FAANG Beau's GitHub Beau's Twitter FreeCodeCamp JavaScript

    S26:E2 - Freelancing While Homeschooling (Sarah Greer)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2023 44:05


    In this episode, Saron chats with Lead Web Developer, Sarah Greer. Sarah talks about her coding journey and how she juggled her passion for coding through freelancing while homeschooling her children. Sarah talks about why it was so important to her to learn to code and to have a career outside of having the title of “mom”. She also shares her experience going from freelancing to working full-time and the reasoning behind the switch. Show Links Code Comments (sponsor) IRL (sponsor) CSS HTML JavaScript

    S26:E1 - Make Your Accomplishments Visible (Camille Eddy)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2023 49:54


    This week, Saron talks with Camille Eddy, Technical Product Manager. Camille talks about her life growing up as a Pastor's child, how she started and grew her business, and when she first found her passion for tech. Camille also shares her experience overcoming a fear of public speaking, and why it enabled her not only to travel the world but also land internships at companies like Google X, NVIDIA, and HP Labs all before graduating. Saron also talks to Camille about when she was asked to introduce President Obama. Camille concludes with principles she would lead with if she was a career transitioner looking to start her career in tech today. Show Links Code Comments (sponsor) IRL (sponsor) Project Manager Product Manager Robotics Engineering Artificial Intelligence Camille's GitHub Camille's Instagram Camille's Twitter

    S25:E8 - Empowering Developers of All Abilities (Judith Lung)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2023 34:44


    Saron chats with Judith Lung, Software Engineer at LinkedIn. Judith shares how she found herself in tech after initially getting her masters in Clinical Rehabilitation and Mental Health Counseling. Judith talks about her experience learning to code as someone who is blind and the changes she aims to make in the tech space to aid in the progression of tech accessibility. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Judith's GitHub Judith's LinkedIn edX Edge freeCodeCamp Assistive Technology Department of Rehabilitation IDE Screen Reader

    S25:E7 - Overcoming Fears and Pursuing Passions (Stefi Rosca)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2023 45:06


    Saron chats with Stefi Rosca, Frontend Engineer at Typeform. Stefi talks about their path to breaking into tech in their later twenties after having a fulfilling career in marketing. They also talk about the communities they joined to help motivate and encourage them along the way and how they leveled up in the tech space. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Stefi's Website Stefi's GitHub Stefi's LinkedIn Stefi's X Account The Recurse Center Codebar freeCodeCamp C

    S25:E6 - Big Tech: What They Say vs. What They Mean (Rachel Lee Nabors)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2023 47:55


    Saron sits down with Rachel Nabors again. They talk about what Rachel has been up to since they were last on the show in 2017, the inside scoop of Big Tech, and Rachel's experience working for organizations such as Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft. You'll also hear why Rachel has decided their next chapter will be at a startup and what they are hoping for in their future. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) See Rachel at React Brussels (Oct 13) See Rachel at React JS Day, Verona (Oct 27) See Rachel at City JS Berlin (Nov 3) See Rachel at React Summit NYC (Nov 13 - 15) Animation at Work Wiggly Goose Club Rachel's 2017 CodeNewbie Episode Rachel's 2014 CodeNewbie Episode Rachel's Instagram Rachel's Twitter Rachel's GitHub Rachel's Website Web Animations API React

    S25:E5 - Mastering Leadership (Brian Jenney)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 43:39


    In this episode, Saron sits down with Brian Jenney, Senior Software Engineering Manager at Clorox. Saron talks to Brian about his struggles with addiction, how he changed his life and turned a new leaf with coding and sobriety, and how his go-getter personality has served him well and continues to play a role in his current success. They also talk about what being a leader looks like and the ways in which you can become a leader regardless of the challenges life throws at you. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) GitHub YouTube LinkedIn X Instagram AngularJS C# JS Code Coach

    S25:E4 - Diversity Dialogues in Tech (Ale Thomas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 44:20


    Saron talks to Ale Thomas, Developer Advocate and Web Developer at Kubeshop | Mixed Change. Ale talks about growing up in Mexico and learning to code on her own. She walks us through her career history and how she paved her way into tech without a CS degree. She highlights how mentors played a critical role in her coding journey and how important finding those mentors and a community is. Finally, Ale shares her thoughts on what inclusivity in tech means to her and the work she is doing to make an impact in the space. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Ale's GitHub Ale's LinkedIn Ale's Instagram Ale's Twitter React Angular Scrum HackerRank DSA C# Python C++

    S25:E3 - Self-Taught Coding Stories of a Former Lab Scientist (Vanessa Vun)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2023 39:23


    Join us as we sit down with Vanessa Vun, Frontend Engineer at SciShield. Vanessa talks about how she first built a computer when she was in middle school but ended up taking a different path for her studies and found herself back in tech after working as a Clinical Lab Scientist for 10 years. Vanessa shares how she gained her technical experience to put herself in the best position when applying for jobs, along with tips on how others could learn from her journey. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Vanessa's GitHub Vanessa's LinkedIn Vanessa's Twitter Vanessa's Instagram Code for America Hack for LA Open Source Technology C++

    S25:E2 - The Journey from a Bootcamp to a FAANG (Alex Lee)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2023 44:22


    Meet Alex Lee, Frontend Engineer at Amazon. In this episode, we learn why Alex pivoted away from Mechanical Engineering and we follow his journey of transformation, opting to learn to code through a bootcamp over multiple law school offers. Alex also talks about his passion as a dedicated career coach and we learn more about Alex who not only excels in the realm of cutting-edge technology but also empowers others to navigate their career paths with confidence. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Alex's GitHub Alex's Youtube Alex's LinkedIn Alex's Twitter TechRally Website Alex's Instagram Git Series A Company Flatiron School

    S25:E1 - Pivoting to Tech from Biomedical Science (Marley Anthony)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2023 37:48


    In the kickoff episode to Season 25, Saron talks to Marley Anthony, Software Engineer at Bench Accounting. Marley talks about his career pivot from studying biomedical sciences to getting into tech. He unravels his strategies and tactics to secure his first internship, the pivotal steps he took to transition into his current role, and the significance of laying a solid foundation of knowledge early in his career. Tune in to gain valuable perspectives on strategies for landing that all-important internship, fostering growth, and embracing the ongoing pursuit of knowledge. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) LinkedIn Debug Git Variable JavaScript CSS

    S24:E8 - A Model's Journey to Software Development (Madison Kanna)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 45:00


    Saron talks to Madison Kanna, Senior Software Engineer, Health and Wellness at Walmart. Saron talks to Madison about finding the inspiration to transition from being a model to becoming a skilled developer. Madison talks about the experiences, challenges, and moments that sparked her interest in development. Listeners will gain insights into the tools and resources she utilized to hone her coding skills when first embarking on this new path. Madison also highlights the importance of seeking mentorship and how mentorship can open doors to exciting opportunities. Show Links AWS Insiders (sponsor) Madison's Blog Web Development Systems Programming Data Science Python CodeBookClub Deep Work

    S24:E7 - Navigating Layoffs with Intention (Natalie Davis)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 52:12


    Today, Saron sits down with Natalie Davis, who shares her experience pursuing software engineering after climbing the ladder in the retail industry for 15 years. In their conversation, Natalie talks about what she has learned navigating the tech industry, how she's navigated layoffs, and why she has grown to be more selective and intentional with prospective new opportunities. Show Links AWS Insiders (sponsor) Mark Thompson Cassidy Williams Developer Advocate 2FA Natalie Davis (GitHub) Natalie Davis (Twitter) README Angie Jones ISA (Income-Share Agreement)

    S24:E6 - Surviving Cancer, Building Code, Thriving in Tech (Stacey Graham)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 35:56


    Saron sits down with Stacey Graham, Software Engineer at a fintech company. Stacey grew up curious about computers since being introduced to them in the 7th grade. Although she didn't take the full plunge into code immediately, she constantly provided technical support in her previous roles. Hear Stacey talk more about her experience navigating her career transition while battling health troubles, how you can level up and network in the tech community, and where to look for communities while you are just starting out. Show Links AWS Insiders (sponsor) YNA OpenSource Project Github Join & Contribute to YNA YNA Twitter YNA LinkedIn YNA Instagram Stacey's Instagram Stacey's Twitter Meetup.com WorkSource Atlanta Career Karma Team Treehouse Codecademy freeCodeCamp JavaScript CSS HTML Network Administrator

    S24:E5 - Balancing Parenthood and Programming (Phoebe Voong-Fadel)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 27:43


    Today, Saron talks with Phoebe Voong-Fadel, a self-taught Frontend Developer at the National Foundation for Educational Research. After having transitioned from a successful 14-year career in Higher Education in 2017, Phoebe made the courageous decision to pursue coding full-time while balancing the responsibilities of being a mother to her two children. Along with learning about her experience balancing learning to code and being a mom we talk to Phoebe about her passions that extend beyond her professional role. She actively contributes to the coding community by writing articles for freeCodeCamp and mentors early-career developers. Show Links AWS Insiders (sponsor) Udemy React The Collab Lab Paired programming OpenLayers Front-end Development Python CS50 JavaScript #100DaysOfCode freeCodeCamp HTML

    S24:E4 - From Occupational Therapy to Code (Africa Mincey)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 35:34


    Saron talks with Africa, a former Occupational Therapist specializing in virtual therapy and assistive technology. Saron and Africa talk about transitioning from Occupational Therapy to working as an Accessibility Engineer testing government software and teaching developers how to build more inclusive web applications. Africa also talks about her journey teaching herself how to code, what stretches are useful for Software Engineers, and how important coffee chats and networking are. Be sure to listen for the mini-guided stretch break during the episode as well! Show Links AWS Insiders (sponsor) Pomodoro Timer Your Stretch Break #100devs CS50: Introduction to Computer Science The Odin Project freeCodeCamp Occupational Therapy

    S24:E3 - Building Products for Everyone (Daniel Devesa Derksen-Staats)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2023 39:38


    Saron talks to Senior Accessibility iOS Engineer at Spotify, Daniel Devesa Derksen-Staats. Daniel talks all about accessibility and specifically delves in on how he got interested in the field, examples of how to make code more accessible, and how others listening can add accessibility to their tool kit of coding skills. Author of the “Developing Accessible iOS Apps” book, he keeps himself busy by writing a daily tweet about accessibility and iOS with the hashtag #365DaysIOSAccessibility. Show Links AWS Insiders (sponsor) VoiceOver #365DaysIOSAccessibility Mobile A11y WWDC23 Developing Accessible iOS Apps Screen Readers Accessibility

    S24:E2 - Understanding and Supporting Neurodivergence in Tech (Frankie Nicoletti)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2023 46:32


    Saron sits down again with Frankie Nicoletti who we heard from in Season 23. This time Saron and Frankie talk about neurodivergence. They talk about what neurodivergence is, how listening to people's needs and making accommodations to allow people to do their best work is and will always be good for everyone, not just those who are neurodivergent, and the benefits of being neurodivergent. Show Links AWS Insiders (sponsor) Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want Unmasking Autism: Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity Laziness Does Not Exist Loom Dyslexia Bottom-up thinking Autism ADHD Neurodivergence

    S24:E1 - From Customer Service to Code (Tae'lur Alexis)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2023 36:16


    Tae'lur Alexis is a self taught software developer, application security enthusiast and content creator. Her mission is to help people with non traditional backgrounds break into tech. Tae'lur sits down with Saron to talk about her coding journey going from fast food to tech and the habits and tips she has learned to get to where she is today. Show Links AWS Insiders (sponsor) Tae'lur's Talk at BSides Baltimore 2023 Beer & Chocolate Delivery App The Pomodoro Technique freeCodeCamp The Web Developer Bootcamp 2023 Codeacademy

    S23:E8 - Empowering the Next Generation of Black Tech Talent (Pariss Chandler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2023 32:17


    For our Season 23 Finale, Saron talks to Pariss Chandler, Software Engineer turned Founder & CEO of Black Tech Pipeline. You may have heard of her before, as she was the mobilizer behind the hashtag, movement, and community #BlackTechTwitter. Pariss talks about getting into tech, being in tech at ad agencies and a beauty company, and how life changed after just one tweet. Pariss also talks about Black Tech Pipeline, the company Pariss started after seeing a lack of Black programmers in tech and wanting to change that. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Porkbun (sponsor) Black Tech Pipeline #BlackTechTwitter React CSS Vanilla JS HTML JavaScript Resilient Coders Frontend development

    S23:E7 - How a Single Mom in a Shelter Became a Successful Software Developer (Brittney Ball)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2023 41:29


    Saron sits down with Brittney Ball, Documentation Engineer at Meta. Brittney shares her experience going from being a homeless single mom living in a shelter to a Software Engineer. She talks about her journey to get to where she is today, the role a viral tweet played in kick-starting her coding journey, tips for those who are self-taught to stand out when job searching, and what a Documentation Engineer is. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Porkbun (sponsor) Brittney Ball Blog Documentation Engineering Charlotte Developers Lynda.com HTML JavaScript Year Up

    S23:E6 - From Site Reliability Engineer to Principal Software Engineer (Alice Goldfuss)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2023 42:25


    Today, Saron talks with Alice Goldfuss, Principal Software Engineer and Systems Programmer specializing in building resilient distributed systems at scale. Alice delivered industry-impacting talks on container platforms, infrastructure operations, and organizational best practices, as well as written on the SRE field, kernel crashes, and personal security. We hear about her coding journey and learn all about her take on various programs and the tech world as a whole. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Porkbun (sponsor) How to Get Into SRE Rust CSS Notepad++ Inline CSS HTML4

    S23:E5 - Going from Ministry to Tech (Kyle Shevlin)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 32:51


    In this episode we sit down with Kyle Shevlin from Virta Health, who talks to us about his journey from ministry into tech. Kyle is a senior software engineer (JavaScript, React, and more) who spends his free time golfing, woodworking and playing video games. Hear as he describes his experience with ADHD in the workplace. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Porkbun (sponsor) Justice Sensitivity ADHD jQuery From Pastor to Programmer

    S23:E4 - Practical A/B Testing (Leemay Nassery)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2023 30:46


    In this episode we sit down with Leemay Nassery who talks to us about all things A/B testing. Leemay is a Senior Engineer Manager at Spotify who is passionate about tying engineering to business and user impact while keeping her team's career growth at the forefront. If you have ever been interested in learning more about A/B testing or have been confused about what exactly A/B testing might be, this episode is for you. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Porkbun (sponsor) Practical A/B Testing

    S23:E3 - Saying Yes to Opportunities (Frankie Nicoletti)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2023 42:05


    In this episode we talk to Frankie Nicoletti, VP of Engineering at SoLo Funds. We learn how throughout their career Frankie has always said yes to opportunities that came their way and it has made all the difference. Tune in to find out about what saying yes looks like and how to best look for and apply to jobs when you're a new bootcamp grad. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Porkbun (sponsor) Hackathon Go Diversify Tech Veri Kunche Hack Reactor

    S23:E2 - Having a Growth Mindset (Tanya Reilly)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2023 38:41


    This week we talk to Tanya Reilly, Senior Principal Engineer at Squarespace, about having a growth mindset. Having a growth mindset includes recognizing our limitations and challenging ourselves to learn at any stage of our coding journey. We also talked about interviewing and advocating for ourselves. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Porkbun (sponsor) Growth Mindset and Code System Design Linux Memoization Graph Traversal Project Euler Stanford Computer Science Platform Engineering

    S23:E1 - Psychological Safety in Tech (Taylor Poindexter)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2023 35:44


    Welcome back to Season 23 of the CodeNewbie Podcast! We sit down and talk to Taylor Poindexter, co-founder of Black Code Collective, an organization that strives to create a safe space for software engineers to thrive. She is also an Engineering Manager at Spotify. In her downtime you can find her adventuring, tweeting about tech, and creating whiskey videos for Instagram. She talks to us about her coding experience, the importance of taking breaks and what psychological safety in the workplace looks like. She also talks to us about her organization Black Code Collective. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Porkbun (sponsor) Psychological Safety at Work Sabbatical Black Code Collective

    S22:E9 - Coding Bootcamps & Coding Journeys (Mark Thompson)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 4, 2023 45:42


    Happy New Year! In this final episode of Season 22, Saron speaks with Mark Thompson, Senior Developer Relations Engineer at Google. Mark loves to teach and code. He is an award-winning university instructor and engineer with a passion for creating meaningful learning experiences. Listen as they discuss Mark's interest in code, coding bootcamps and how to manage your career. Show Links Turing (sponsor) Microsoft (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor) Svelte Vue React Angular

    S22:E8 - From Opera to Code (Anna McDougall)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2022 42:27


    In this episode, Saron talks to Anna McDougall, Director of Product and Engineering for the tech subsidiary of Europe's largest media publisher, Axel Springer National Media & Tech. Anna grew up in Sydney, Australia, and moved to Germany to pursue a career as an opera singer. At 32 she rediscovered her love for code and technology and made the switch to software engineering. She quickly discovered her mix of software and social skills made her perfect for leadership and technical speaking. Today, Saron and Anna discuss her experience in tech and navigating the career transition from entertainment to code. She is also the author of "You Belong in Tech: How to Go from Zero Programming Knowledge to Hired", and is passionate about getting historically excluded individuals into tech. Show Links Turing (sponsor) Microsoft (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor) Rubberducking You Belong in Tech React JavaScript The Odin Project CSS HTML

    S22:E7 - Starting out in Open Source (Brian Douglas)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2022 45:25


    On today's episode, Saron speaks with Brian Douglas, founder and CEO of Open Sauced, where he works on increasing the knowledge and insights of open-source communities. In the past he's lead Developer Advocacy at GitHub by fostering a community of early adopters through conversations with the top open source maintainers on GitHub. Hear them discuss how Brain learned to code to start his own company, takeaways from working at startups, open source insights and learning through rejection. Show Links Turing (sponsor) Microsoft (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor) Open Sauced FreeCompute Electron React Native WebPack NoJS CSS SDK Node Angular 2.0 Angular JS JavaScript React API Linked List Go Open Source Ruby On Rails

    S22:E6 - Technical writing (Philip Kiely)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2022 31:59


    Saron sits down with writer, programmer, and creator, Philip Kiley. Philip is the author of Writing for Software Developers and Life-Changing Email. They discuss how he first got into technical writing while studying abroad in Budapest, what technical writing is, what technical content platforms are out there, why new developers should publish content early in their careers, and more. Show Links Turing (sponsor) Microsoft (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor) Coding TikTok Technical writing GitHub AIT-Budapest Life-Changing Email Writing for Software Developers

    S22:E5 - Bonus: How should we handle failure? (Compiler)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2022 29:37


    This week we're bringing a bonus featured episode from Compiler, a show made to simplify tech for tomorrow's IT leaders, from our friends at Red Hat. Jen Krieger and Dr. Erika Hamden join us on the show to discuss failure, and how approaching it in healthier ways can help individuals learn and grow. Take a listen! Show Links Turing (sponsor) Microsoft (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor)

    S22:E4 - Showing up in tech (Jason Lengstorf)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2022 45:49


    Joining Saron today is Jason Lengstorf, host of Learn with Jason, where he pair programs with experts from around the community to learn something new in 90 minutes. Jason talks about how he found his way into tech after being in a band, his passion for code and all things Developer Relations. He helps companies form stronger connections with their communities through creative media and special events. Jason also discusses the importance of showing up in tech, and what it really means. Show Links Turing (sponsor) Microsoft (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor) Generative Art SVG animations React Serverless Functions API Flash PHP JavaScript CSS HTML dHTML iFrame Learn With Jason DevRel / Dev Experience Engine X Front End Architect

    S22:E3 - Demonstrating curiosity kindly with Matt Newkirk (Matt Newkirk)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2022 43:03


    Joining Saron today is Matt Newkirk, Engineering Director at Etsy. Matt talks about his coding journey, his current role at Etsy, leadership tips and advice for people on their coding journey. Matt's found a career in paying forward the help he received along the way, starting as a volunteer MUD developer and finding a path to becoming a director of engineering at Etsy. His engineering efforts cover Quality Engineering, Infrastructure and Operations, with the most value coming from finding improved collaboration across teams. Show Links Turing (sponsor) Microsoft (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor) Peer One-on-Ones LPC APIs Fullstack Asynchronous Calls PHP JavaScript C A+ CI System (continuous integration) Observability Tools Unit Tests AWS Selenium VoIP Telnet Multi User Dungeon (MUD) Apple 2C

    S22:E2 - Building the bridge across the tech gap (Michelle Glauser)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2022 31:18


    Joining Saron today is Michelle Glauser, CEO & Founder of Techtonica. Ever since joining the industry as a software engineer, Michelle recognized the glaring lack of diversity within the world of tech, which is why she's dedicated herself to addressing this issue. Techtonica is a nonprofit that provides tuition-free tech training with laptops, living stipends, and job placement or search support to women and non-binary adults with low incomes. Michelle shares insights she's gained through her coding journey and advice for those looking to start their path today. Show Links Turing (sponsor) Microsoft (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor) Tech Gap Python JavaScript Hackbright

    S22:E1 - The new wave of frontend developer tools are on their way (Chris Ferdinandi)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2022 34:41


    To welcome back our show for Season 22, we talk with a familiar face to the CodeNewbie Podcast, Chris Ferdinandi. Chris is the author of the Vanilla JS Pocket Guide series and the creator of the Vanilla JS Academy training program. On today's episode, Chris talks about what he's learned since coming on the show in 2020, how he sees the future of frontend development evolving over the next few years, and what tools might help in your next job search. Show Links Microsoft (sponsor) Turing (sponsor) 11ty API Angular Astro Browser Native JavaScript CSS Client-side vs. Server-side DOM Go HTML JavaScript jQuery Lodash Netlify Next Nuxt Petite Vue Preact React Ruby Static Site Generator Svelte Umbrella Underscore Vanilla JS Vue WordPress

    S21:E8 - How to get into Web3 development (Nader Dabit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2022 45:25


    In this episode, we talk about how to get into Web3 development, with Nader Dabit, developer relations engineer at Celestia and founder of Developer DAO. Nader talks about how Web3 differs from Web2, when it makes sense to build something as a Web3 app, and what are the tools and concepts a developer needs to know in order to build an app for Web3. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor) imgix (sponsor) Andela (sponsor) Web3 Developer DAO Celestia WordPress PHP HTML CSS AWS Stack Overflow MetaMask SDK Blockchain Ethereum Ethereum Virtual Machine MPM Infura Alchemy QuickNode Anchor Proof of Stake Vs. Proof of Work Solana Avalanche Polygon Ceramic Amazon S3 arweave Node.js Solidity Rust Stablecoin

    S21:E7 - What does it mean to be a part of the software development life cycle (Cliff Craig)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2022 41:14


    In this episode, we talk about what it means to be a part of the software development life cycle with Cliff Craig, senior software engineering manager at Samsung. Cliff talks about getting into software engineering over 22 years ago, why it's important for developers at every level to understand the software development life cycle, and what the major stages of the software development life cycle are. Show Links Compiler (sponsor) Stellar (sponsor) imgix (sponsor) Andela (sponsor) Intellivision Basic Python Java Scrum Master Jira Kubernetes Next.js Ruby on Rails Figma Waterfall model Agile software development Git GitHub JUnit Selenium Cypress Fireship.io Udemy LinkedIn Learning SQL

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