The Programming Podcast

• The 4 Programming Projects You Can Build To Get A Job In Tech

  Dive deep into the realities of technical interviews, networking, and the mindset needed to land a job in tech.We break down real-world one-on-one coaching experiences, analyze why some candidates struggle despite getting interviews, and share practical strategies to level up your job search and technical prep.💡 Sponsor: Level Up Financial PlanningChanging careers or increasing your income? Get financial clarity with Level Up Financial Planning—helping early and mid-career tech professionals secure their financial future. Visit LevelUpFinancialPlanning.com for a free consultation!Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!🚀 What You'll Learn in This Episode:✔️ Why networking gets you interviews, but skills land the job✔️ The importance of coffee chats & how to get them✔️ How to approach technical interviews (LeetCode, system design & more)✔️ The one mistake that keeps candidates from getting hired✔️ Mindset shifts that separate successful job seekers from the rest💬 Drop a comment below with your biggest takeaway from the episode! Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell so you never miss an episode.🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform: [Insert Links]📱 Follow us on Twitter: @DThompsonDev | @LeonNoel🔗 Join the 100Devs & Resilient Coders communities: [Insert Links]📌 Timestamps & Chapters:0:00 - Intro: Welcome to The Programming Podcast!0:48 - Meet your hosts: Danny Thompson & Leon Noel1:21 - Behind-the-scenes: Our approach to unscripted podcasting2:19 - How networking is the secret weapon for job seekers4:26 - The power of real-world projects – How to stand out in interviews7:33 - Why most personal projects fail to impress hiring managers9:59 - Technical interview mistakes that cost you the job12:13 - The importance of coffee chats & how to make them work16:00 - Success stories: Breaking out of your comfort zone20:27 - Why just applying online won’t work (and what to do instead)25:30 - How to fix your LeetCode & technical interview struggles31:28 - Breaking the “No Degree” barrier – What companies really mean37:41 - DSA strategy: The only 14 patterns you need to know42:00 - How to communicate effectively in a coding interview46:10 - Ask Danny & Leon: Avoiding burnout & time management tips52:00 - Final thoughts: The real grind behind success

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• The Career Advice Every Software Developer NEEDS to Hear! - with James Q Quick

  Ever felt overlooked at work? Struggled with technical interviews? Wondering how to stand out in your career? We’ve got you covered!📢 In this episode of The Programming Podcast, hosts Danny Thompson, Leon Noel, and special Co-host James Q Quick dive deep into overcoming fear, taking action in your career, and the immense value of networking in tech. 🚀Connect with James Q Quick!https://x.com/jamesqquickhttps://www.youtube.com/c/jamesqquickhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jamesqquick/https://www.jamesqquick.com/https://www.compressed.fm/Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!🔥 Topics Covered:- The importance of being vocal about your work- Why quiet wins often go unnoticed in the workplace- How networking changed our careers (and how it can change yours)- Preparing for technical interviews & overcoming fear- James Q Quick’s journey into full-time content creation & the struggles behind it- The reality of career ups and downs in techAnd much more!⏰ Chapters & Timestamps:0:00 - Introduction & What Networking Really Means2:10 - James Q Quick Joins the Podcast5:50 - The Power of Work-Life Balance in Tech10:21 - Overcoming Fear & The Impact of Taking Action15:08 - The Importance of Being Vocal About Your Work19:50 - James Q Quick’s Journey to Full-Time Content Creation25:26 - The Challenges & Reality of Content Creation30:45 - Why Networking is a Cheat Code for Career Growth35:41 - Real Stories of How Networking Landed Jobs38:12 - How to Overcome Fear in Technical Interviews42:27 - Practical Strategies for Crushing Coding Interviews47:03 - Closing Thoughts & Commit Your Code Conference Announcement📌 Don't forget to LIKE, COMMENT, and SUBSCRIBE for more career advice, tech insights, and programming discussions! 🚀

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• How To Problem Solve More Effectively As A Software Engineer

  Today we break down why problem-solving skills—not just syntax—get you hired and how you can level up your ability to tackle challenges on your own. This is how to problem solve in a better way!💡 Sponsor: Level Up Financial PlanningChanging careers or increasing your income? Get financial clarity with Level Up Financial Planning—helping early and mid-career tech professionals secure their financial future. Visit LevelUpFinancialPlanning.com for a free consultation!Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!🚀 Key topics include:✅ How to shift from "asking for help first" to independent problem-solving✅ The importance of system design for career growth✅ Why reading code, exploring open-source projects, and practicing real-world coding scenarios is crucial✅ How to improve your technical interview strategy with step-by-step breakdowns✅ The power of community, learning resources, and mentorshipIf you're looking to stand out as a developer, whether you're a junior breaking into tech or a mid-career dev leveling up, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to develop the mindset of a problem-solver!📌 Chapters & Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction: Are You Over-Reliant on Help?1:04 – Meet the Hosts: Danny & Leon’s Take on Problem Solving2:44 – Seeing the Bigger Picture: Jeep Wranglers, Coffee & Coding4:06 – The Key to Nailing Technical Interviews: Process Over Syntax8:02 – Scaling Up: Thinking Beyond the Code You Write12:17 – Sponsor Break: Level Up Financial Planning14:00 – Why System Design Matters & How to Get Started16:00 – How to Improve Your Debugging & Researching Skills25:04 – The Role of Community & Networking in Becoming a Stronger Dev32:02 – Q&A: My Boss Said I Need to Be More Independent—What Should I Do?38:00 – Final Thoughts: Building Long-Term Career Success

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• React 19! Some features explained + Networking with Shruti Kapoor

  Join hosts Danny Thompson, Leon Noel, and Shruti Kapoor as they dive into the secrets of professional growth in tech. In this episode, they explore why networking is your greatest asset—even if you only have 15–30 minutes a day—and how to stay relevant in today’s fast-paced industry. From navigating the hidden job market to leveraging React 19’s game-changing features like streamlined forms, actions, and the useOptimistic hook, this episode is packed with actionable tips for developers at every level.Connect with Shruti!https://x.com/shrutikapoor08https://www.youtube.com/@shrutikapoor08https://www.linkedin.com/in/shrutikapoor08/Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Learn how to:- Maintain and grow your network even with a busy schedule- Use React 19’s new capabilities to simplify your code and improve UI responsiveness- Strategically migrate legacy codebases to React 19 without major disruptions- Adopt better design patterns and custom hooks to write scalable, maintainable code- Build a personal “brag book” and living document to track your career achievements- Find fulfillment both at work and beyond by taking ownership of your professional growthWhether you’re a junior developer looking to break into tech or a seasoned pro aiming to stay ahead, these insights will help you navigate the ever-evolving tech landscape.Chapters & Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction: The Power of Networking & 15-Minute Growth Hacks1:09 – Host Introductions & Email Story: Losing Momentum in Your Network4:33 – Why Maintaining Your Network is Crucial for Job Opportunities5:39 – Networking Strategies: 15-Minute Daily Tasks to Stay Top of Mind9:01 – The Hidden Job Market: How Networking Opens Doors in Tech14:03 – React in 2025: Is It Still the Go-To Technology?18:55 – React 19 Spotlight: Streamlining Forms with Actions24:05 – Understanding useOptimistic: Instant UI Feedback & Faster Experiences27:03 – Migrating to React 19: A Step-by-Step Approach for Large Codebases31:01 – Design Patterns & Custom Hooks: Building Better, Scalable Code36:42 – Optimizing Performance: React Profiler & Avoiding Excessive Prop Drilling42:58 – Audience Q&A: Improving Yourself in a Small Company46:03 – Brag Book & Living Document: Tracking Your Achievements48:02 – Finding Fulfillment Beyond Your Day Job: Mentorship & Volunteering50:00 – Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up: Taking Ownership of Your Career

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• Response Time CUT IN HALF With This JavaScript Feature!

  "Single flight mutations can literally cut your app’s response time in HALF!""Web performance should come first—everything else is secondary."Welcome to The Programming Podcast! In this episode, Danny Thompson and Leon Noel are joined by Dev Agrawal, core maintainer of Solid JS and organizer of Momentum Conference. This conversation dives deep into modern web development, performance optimizations, and community building.Connect With Dev Agrawal!https://www.youtube.com/@UCDXzM8ijdxkVA6NbQiQCKaghttps://x.com/devagrawal09https://www.linkedin.com/in/dev-agr/Solid JS Docshttps://www.solidjs.com/Topics Covered in This Episode:- Why Volunteering at Conferences is a Cheat Code – Learn how volunteering can help you level up in tech.- Solid JS vs. React – A deep dive into why Solid JS is shaking up frontend development.- Single Flight Mutations – A game-changing performance technique that reduces request latency by 50%.- The Rise of Signals – What makes Signals so revolutionary in web frameworks like Angular and Solid?- Conference Organization & Sponsorships – Insights into running a successful developer conference.- Using AI for Learning – Should you feel bad for using ChatGPT to learn coding? (Spoiler: Absolutely not!)- How to Stay on the Cutting Edge of Tech – The mindset and resources that keep top engineers at the forefront.Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Whether you're a frontend developer, a conference organizer, or just passionate about new trends in web development, this episode is packed with insights, humor, and real talk from some of the best minds in tech.📖 Chapters & Timestamps:⏱️ 0:00 – Volunteering at Conferences: The Ultimate Cheat Code⏱️ 1:03 – Meet Your Hosts & Guest: Danny, Leon, & Dev⏱️ 2:01 – The Tweet That Started It All: The Importance of Nuance in Dev Discussions⏱️ 2:17 – Why Should You Use Solid JS? A Core Maintainer’s Perspective⏱️ 4:04 – React’s Mental Model vs. Solid’s Fine-Grained Reactivity⏱️ 6:18 – Why Solid JS Isn’t Mainstream (Yet) & Its Developer-First Approach⏱️ 8:09 – Performance-First Development: The Ryan Carniato Philosophy⏱️ 8:55 – Single Flight Mutations: How They Double Your Performance⏱️ 10:16 – Web Frameworks are Like a D&D Party: Why We Need Different Approaches⏱️ 11:38 – Why Top Devs Are Excited About Signals⏱️ 12:04 – Explaining Signals: The Future of State Management⏱️ 17:48 – The Angular Signals Effect: How It Revitalized Angular’s Reputation⏱️ 20:17 – The Story of Commit Your Code Conference: Running a Dev Conference on a Budget⏱️ 24:26 – The Reality of Sponsorships: Why Companies Struggle to Define ROI⏱️ 28:42 – Organizing a Developer Conference: Lessons from the Field⏱️ 32:07 – Should You Feel Bad for Using ChatGPT to Learn Code?⏱️ 42:45 – The Best Way to Learn Advanced Concepts in Programming⏱️ 46:37 – How to Stay on the Cutting Edge: Reading, Coding, & Experimentation⏱️ 49:09 – Wrap-Up: Final Thoughts & Podcast Outro

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