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If you're learning to code, because you want to switch or start a new career as a web developer or software developer, then this podcast is for you! I'll be sharing my personal journey from joining a coding bootcamp to becoming a remote developer. One day I'll travel the world as a digital nomad making a living as a developer, but until then I will continue to share all the advice I can, to make your transition into tech a better experience. Enjoy! Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

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    20: Interview with Erik Hanchett from the "Self Taught Or Not" Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 29:18


    In this interview, I get the chance to interview Erik Hanchett (@ErikCH on Twitter) who studied computer science at university and we discuss some of the differences between going the "traditional" vs "coding Bootcamp" route to becoming a software developer. Bonus: Erik also shares some very helpful tips for junior / entry-level software developers Self Taught or Not Podcast: https://www.selftaughtornot.com/ #digitalnomad #remoteworking #softwaredeveloper Suitcase Coder Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    19: Don't Make These Mistakes as a Junior Developer

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2021 13:11


    As a junior developer I made plenty of mistakes that you don't have to! In this episode of SuitcaseCoder: The Podcast, I give away some things you can be doing as you #learntocode to become a confidently skilled developer. #digitalnomad #codingbootcamp #softwaredeveloper Suitcase Coder Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ Resources: https://github.com/MunGell/awesome-for-beginners --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    18: Tips for Working Remotely, Truly Remote

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2021 8:50


    How to be fully prepared to work remotely (not at home or from a house). The ability to work remotely is truly a dream come true, but if you want to keep working remotely, you have to be fully prepared. In this episode, I'll be going over some simple tips that will make a huge difference in choosing the right location and being prepared for a fully remote work setup. #digitalnomad #remoteworking #softwaredeveloper Suitcase Coder Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    17: How To Decide on Your First Coding Project

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2021 14:11


    Choosing what your first coding project or full-stack app should be can be challenging. I'm hoping this episode helps you narrow down your options and gives you a great starting point for choosing your very first coding project. Good luck! Suitcase Coder Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    16. 5 Reasons You Should Apply to That Software Development Job Today

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2021 10:35


    In this episode, I go over 5 reasons why I believe it's time you apply for that job, even if you don't think you're ready yet. Suitcase Coder Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    15. From Pizza Delivery to 6-Figures as a Self-Taught Software Development

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 59:01


    I'm so excited for you to listen to Dylan Israel's story! Dylan is a self-taught developer who went from living on a friend's couch to facing THREE six-figure job offers as a software developer. Dylan has since started a podcast, a youtube channel, and offers excellent coding courses on Scrimba. Suitcase Coder Social Media: https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ Follow Dylan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylan310/ https://mentorcruise.com/mentor/DylanIsrael/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    14: 6 Simple Study Tips for Learning to Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 6, 2021 14:02


    In this podcast episode, I talk about tips that will help you learn effectively and efficiently when learning to become a software developer. During my time as a programming student and an instructor at a coding bootcamp, I have collected learning tips and tricks that I have seen lead to becoming a successful junior developer. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

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    13: Javascript Arrays and For Loops

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2021 7:50


    In this episode, I go over JavaScript Arrays and looping through arrays using For Loops! It's short, simple, and to the point! GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    12: Life Lessons From Learning To Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 11:23


    On Today's podcast episode, I talk about all the things that I wasn't expecting to learn when I decided to make a career switch into #softwaredevelopment GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

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    11. Wireframing for Web and Software Developers

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 10:04


    Wireframing is a crucial part of the programming process, whether you're a web developer working in mainly HTML and CSS, or you're a web/mobile app developer, you want to make sure that you have a solid foundation and idea of what you plan on accomplishing with your app. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    10: Interview with Eric B. - The Importance of Accessibility in Software Development

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2021 43:34


    In this episode, I get the chance to talk with Eric, who is well versed in web accessibility and spends his time making sure websites are created with accessibility features in mind. Follow Eric: https://twitter.com/ericwbailey https://ericwbailey.design/ RESOURCES: The A11y Project: https://www.a11yproject.com/ Web AIM: Web Accessibility in Mind: https://webaim.org/ GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    09: My Current Struggles as a Software Developer (REAL TALK)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 19:55


    I wanted to take a step back this week and discuss some real-life struggles that I am facing as a software developer. Specifically, I share my indecisiveness on what to focus my free time on. There is so much to learn as a software developer, even after having attended a coding bootcamp or teaching yourself a language. I also wanted to make sure I am sharing the whole part of my journey into tech including the struggles and not just the successes. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    08: How To Tackle Any New Subject When Learning To Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2021 13:02


    As a coding student and now instructor - I know that learning new things all the time especially when it has to do with coding, can be challenging. So, I've gathered some tools and advice to help you tackle ANY new coding subject. P.S. Sorry if the sound quality on this episode is not the best. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

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    07: Don’t Expect To Learn This at a Coding Bootcamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2021 16:31


    A list of things that you might be expecting to learn if you sign up for a coding bootcamp, but it's probably not something you should count on! GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    06: Intro to In-Browser Text Editors (Repl.it, JSFiddle, CodePen, etc.)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2021 8:22


    A quick intro to in-browser text editors and some of the reasons why I find them both helpful and hurtful. RESOURCES; https://jsfiddle.net/ https://repl.it/ https://codepen.io/ GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    05: Interview with Microsoft Developer: Bryan Leighton (LeWagon to Microsoft!)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2021 51:38


    Bryan shares his journey from joining Le Wagon's first coding bootcamp in Tel Aviv to becoming a TA in Berlin to making his way as a developer at Microsoft through an apprenticeship program! GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    04. Don't Waste Coding Bootcamp Time

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2021 16:20


    From my own experience of graduating a coding bootcamp a few months too late, here's how to graduate on time and not fall behind schedule GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    03. Coding Bootcamp Pause Days

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2021 10:51


    Learn how to properly take scheduled breaks from your coding bootcamp to get ahead! GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    02: Web Dev Portfolio and Why You Need One Now

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 29, 2020 11:19


    Are you a junior developer trying to "make it"? Well, the best way to get started is with an online presence via a portfolio to showcase your work and your growth as a developer! In this episode, I'll cover the why, who, what, how, and when of creating an online portfolio for software developers. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    01: Interview with Ollie and the Captain

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2020 64:36


    I'm so excited to start off season two with an extended interview with @OllieandtheCaptain all the way from South Africa! Ollie shares with us his journey into software development, how he convinced his job to allow him to work remotely, and he shares his budget as a digital nomad! Oh, and so much more! Subscribe to Ollie and the Captain to follow along their journey! https://ollieandthecaptain.com/ https://www.instagram.com/ollieandthecaptain/ NOMAD TRAVEL TOOLS https://nomadtraveltools.com/ SUITCASE CODER https://www.suitcasecoder.com/ https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    20: Just Do it & End of Season Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 1, 2020 7:23


    Super excited to finish season one strong, but more pumped about what season two will bring!! Catch this episode to get a sneak peek into what's to come in season two and review my podcast as a whole. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    19: Where Most Students Get Stuck in a Coding Bootcamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2020 8:21


    In this episode, I cover some big picture struggle points where many students often get stuck during the learning to code process. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    18: Why You Need a Coding Mentor

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2020 9:16


    In this episode, I discuss some of the reasons how a coding mentor can benefit your coding journey and how I would have done things differently. RESOURCES https://www.codementor.io/ https://codingcoach.io/ https://learntocodewith.me/posts/coding-mentor/ GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    17: Top CSS Questions… Debunked!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2020 11:20


    Just a few of the most common CSS questions answered and explained! There's definitely a lot to learn when it comes to CSS, but in this episode I hope to debunk as many of these questions as I can in a way that's understandable. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ RESOURCES Color Palette: https://www.canva.com/colors/color-palette-generator/ https://coolors.co/ https://colorhunt.co/ http://colormind.io/ Readability: https://material.io/design/color/text-legibility.html#text-types https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/ https://contrastchecker.com/ https://99designs.com/blog/tips/readability-vs-legibility/ Further: Getting Started with CSS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bopokWZIS-0&t=148s ID vs Class: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VTWXxZT5Is --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    16: Current Update (after bootcamp hiring, freelancing, remote work, travel goals, etc)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2020 9:45


    Hi everyone! I wanted to interrupt my episodes and take a step back to just share what my current job-situation is like and what my goals are in the future, just because I want to share more in-depth episodes about the job application process and post-bootcamp life, but also wanted to share what I'm up to these days career-wise... especially since I'm giving away much unsolicited advice surrounding this whole coding topic :) hope you enjoy! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    15: Note-Taking for Coding Students (How to take notes when learning to code)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2020 9:58


    In this episode, I breaking down different note-taking methods, tips, and tricks for when you're learning to code. Whether you're just getting started with HTML/CSS/Javascript or getting onto more advanced topics like Node or other frameworks such as React/Angular/Vue, you'll want to listen in for some good tips on taking notes when learning new programming skills. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ RESOURCES (none sponsored) A Mind for Numbers: A book about changing the way you think about learning. https://www.amazon.com/Mind-Numbers-Science-Flunked-Algebra-ebook/dp/B00G3L19ZU Thomas Frank's List of Resources (a go-to youtuber with awesome videos and resources) https://www.notion.so/d121165345b241e1b78e1f37a96a602f?v=5764950497a042129f9808ad22591bee Learning Styles: https://www.rasmussen.edu/student-experience/college-life/most-common-types-of-learners/ https://www.ccis.edu/offices/academicresources/writingcenter/studyskills/learningstyles.aspx How to use comments as notes: (great find!) https://www.takenotesguide.com/a-basic-good-coding-practise-how-to-comment-codes-and-take-notes/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    14: My Biggest Mistake as a Coding Bootcamp Student

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 16:56


    In this episode, I share with you some of the biggest mistakes I made and how to avoid it as a bootcamp student. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    13: 5 Reasons You Need a Community When Learning to Code

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2020 9:23


    If you're learning to code or new to programming the importance of finding a community and having a support system can help you advance greatly in your coding journey when you're just getting started. GET IN TOUCH https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ RESOURCES: https://www.freecodecamp.org/ https://www.codecademy.com/ https://www.theodinproject.com/ https://dash.generalassemb.ly/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8butISFwT-Wl7EV0hUK0BQ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

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    12: The 7 Tools Necessary for Learning to Code

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2020 11:06


    If you're new to coding, developing, software engineering, programming, then here are the seven tools I think are necessary and highly helpful when learning to code. Get in touch: https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ Resources to get started: https://www.freecodecamp.org/ https://www.codecademy.com/ https://www.theodinproject.com/ https://dash.generalassemb.ly/ https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8butISFwT-Wl7EV0hUK0BQ IDE/text editors https://code.visualstudio.com/ https://atom.io/ https://www.sublimetext.com/ https://repl.it/ https://jsfiddle.net/ https://codepen.io/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

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    11: Ask Better (Coding) Questions. Get Unstuck Quicker.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 9:51


    Learn how to get better results when you're stuck on your code in just 3 easy steps. From personal experience, I know the difficulty in getting stuck on something silly and feeling frustrated at not understanding a new coding/programming concept, so in this episode, I break down how to better formulate your questions even when you're feeling totally lost to get better answers quicker, so you can move on to your next coding challenge. Action Item: test these steps out next time you're lost Weekly Coding Challenge: Create a function that takes in a string of numbers and returns the sum of those numbers. https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ Extra Resources: https://www.dummies.com/programming/coding-for-dummies-cheat-sheet/ https://hackr.io/blog/programming-terms-definitions-for-beginners https://www.idtech.com/blog/coding-terminology-list --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    10: The Power of Knowing your WHY

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2020 9:02


    The power of knowing your WHY will unlock the potential of getting to that next level. For me, it led me here to making this podcast and growing as a web developer.  Knowing my “why” has kept me going in the midst of the madness, and encourages and inspires me to aspire for more.  Join me as I chat about everything “why. ” What a why is, why is your why is important to define, how to define it and how to apply your why in your techie world. Find your why, with me! Get in touch: https://suitcasecoder.com/ https://twitter.com/CoderSuitcase https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder https://www.instagram.com/suitcasecoder/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    09: Am I too old to make a career switch?

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2020 10:48


    Here are a few reasons why I don't think it's too late to make a career switch and what are some steps you can take to actually make the move. Action Item: Find your roadblocks Coding Challenge: Write a function that returns a random number between 18 and 24. Get in touch: Website, YouTube Channel, Twitter, Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    08: HTML Basics Explained

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 31, 2020 11:07


    Understand the very basics of HTML and how it relates to everything else coding. This is for all beginner coders, who are teaching themselves, getting a head start in their Bootcamp or are on the beginning stages of their coding bootcamp. The first of many [technical] episodes, that will be sprinkled in this podcast's lineup to cover some of the basics of the top topics covered in many coding bootcamps. Reach out to me! Website YouTube Twitter Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    07: Remote Video Conferencing Etiquette

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 24, 2020 9:18


    When you're having to work from home, many meetings go online, whether it's on Zoom, Google Hangouts, GoToMeetings, or any other video conferencing software, you might want follow some of these guidelines to help the online meetings go a bit smoother. Check out my website for weekly coding challenges, and subscribe to Suitcase Coder's YouTube Channel for weekly podcast recordings. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    06: Three Things I Wish I Did Before Starting My Coding Bootcamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 17, 2020 14:02


    The top three things I wish I did before starting my coding bootcamp, and how they can give you a head start! Are you thinking of becoming a web developer? Are you interested in learning to code? Did you make the leap and sign up for a coding bootcamp, but are anxious to get started? This episode provides three actions you can take before beginning your learning to code journey that may help you get a head start on your coding bootcamp! Weekly Coding Challenge: Create a function that returns whether a string is a palindrome or not.  Visit the website for coding challenge preview and solutions to previous coding challenges!  Youtube recordings: --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    05: Top Five Questions to Ask Before Joining a Coding Bootcamp

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2020 12:15


    Are you looking to join a coding bootcamp but not sure which one to choose? This video covers the five kinds of questions you should be asking all bootcamps before committing to a single one. Website: https://suitcasecoder.com/ Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/suitcasecoder --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    04: Bootcamp, CS Degree, or Self-taught

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 18:35


    Are you ready to make the leap into coding, but you're still wondering which route to take to do so? This episodes covers the differences between coding bootcamps, computer science degrees, or becoming self-taught developers. Resources The Financial Diet - website & podcast & youtube Tech Talent Talk - podcast Free learning resources - freeCodeCamp, codeCademy, generalAssembly Learn to learn - Thomas Frank, Vark, Medium Article Suitcase Coder Website Youtube Twitter Instagram Podcast Weekly Challenge Answer: Github --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    03: So You Want to be a Developer, Huh?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2020 12:46


    Are you getting extremely bored at work and is coding something that interests you? Then this episode is for you! I discuss the three steps I took to become a career changer! Weekly Challenge: Create 5 divs and line them up in a row for desktop view but stacked in a column for phone and tablet views. Watch on Youtube The Financial Diet - great resource when getting started with budgeting and everything finances --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    02: Prove Yourself as a Developer

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2020 12:08


    Applying to jobs is always difficult, and being an entry-level developer seems twice as hard. Listen up for suggestions on how to prove yourself as a programmer when it comes time to job applications. Weekly Challenge: Create an array of at least ten names, then create a function that returns (or logs) only names that are four letters long or less. Ex: Laura would not get logged, but Sara would. Solution out on Monday Watch on Youtube: All episodes are recorded and posted on my youtube channel, where you will also find solutions to my weekly challenges, tutorials, and more! Follow me on Twitter: This is where I share updates on my stuff, as well as great articles and resources I find along the way! Other Mentions: Loom - the software application I use to record most of my youtube videos --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

    01: Distractions and How to Avoid Them

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2020 13:52


    How to keep your distractions away and get one step closer to reaching your goals as a web developer! Watch on Youtube Weekly Challenge: create a collapsible menu! Website Youtube Twitter Instagram --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/suitcase-coder/support

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