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In this third and final part of my conversation with RK, we discussed how I prepared myself to get my first job by focusing on the right things with a mindful learning attitude.
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In this second part of my conversation with RK, we discuss the influence of tinkering while learning and the importance of focusing on mastery-based learning. We wrap up by discussing the importance of listening to yourself.
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References:
1. Teach yourself programming in ten years - Blog Post
2. Pragmatic Programmer - Book
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Gravitating toward complicated solutions is a typical tendency of a software developer. In this episode, I trace this tendency back to the origin of why we think so and the organization's cultural influence on it. Then, I will discuss finding an organization that fosters the right culture.
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When you join an organization as a fresher, your mind will wander after a few months, contemplating various things. Here is my suggestion on what to focus on and, most importantly, why you have to give yourself some time.
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Have you ever thought about why you cannot achieve your year-end resolutions most of the time?
Seeking an answer to this question led me to six more questions, and the answers to them changed my life for the better.
In this podcast episode, I will share how it shaped my life and Kindle a different thought process within you to help yourself on the same journey!
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Discover the secrets to a harmonious code development process, from the right mindset for individual devs to the leadership skills senior developers employ to foster a positive code culture.
Uncover senior developers' leadership strategies to cultivate a culture of excellence in code reviews, handling QA issues, and avoiding judgment on outcomes.
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Uncover the secrets to a successful software development journey. From setting expectations as a junior developer to creating a space for honest communication as a lead, we discuss the significance of unlearning, hiring for cultural resonance, and preventing the dilution of organizational culture.
Book Recommendation: How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing with People
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Hey everyone, I'm sharing my thoughts on deciding between technical and people-management roles in the IT industry in this episode.
I start by discussing the critical criteria that can help you better understand yourself, which is an essential first step in making this decision. Then, I address some common misconceptions that can cloud our judgment when considering these roles.
Finally, I wrap up the episode by sharing my personal experience of going through this decision-making process. I share some insights and tips I learned along the way, and I hope they can be helpful to anyone else grappling with this decision.
If you're working in the IT industry and wondering whether to pursue a technical or people-management role, this episode is for you! Tune in for practical advice and inspiration to help you make an informed decision about your career path.
References:
1. Unnai Arindhal Song
2. First Principles Thinking and asking five Whys.
3. Book: How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing with People
4. Book: How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling
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In this episode, we build on the foundation laid in Part 1 and delve into strategies for mastering the basics of software development. We discuss common mistakes beginners make, how to avoid them, and tips and tricks for improving your skills and setting yourself up for success in the field. This episode is a must-listen whether you're just starting or looking to take your career to the next level. Tune in to learn how to master the basics and excel as a software developer.
References
Teach Yourself Programming in Ten Years - A Blog post by Peter Norvig Podcast Episodes - How long should I give myself to learn, How I learn a programming language and take it to the next level, Do not prepare for an interview. Instead, prepare for a career. Htmx & UnpolyLearn CS in Tamil: Official Website | WhatsApp Community
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In this episode, we lay the foundation for mastering the basics of software development. We explore what the basics are and why they are essential for success in the field. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Join us as we set the stage for understanding and mastering software development fundamentals.
References
* Code Reviews Episodes in Learn CS in Tamil
* Podcast episode on the mental model on how to choose between Library vs Framework
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ChatGPT is the talk of the town all over the internet. There is no doubt that it's a significant milestone in AI. But will it replace your job? The best person to answer this question is you. Let me share my views on how you can find that answer yourself.
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The past ten days were quite unfortunate for many people due to layoffs across the industry in various companies. Whether we accept it or not, it is unavoidable due to various factors outside our control. But we can control two things. Do check out this episode if you are curious to know what they are and learn how you can prepare for a more robust career.
References
Do not prepare for an interview. Instead, prepare for a careerLearn CS in Tamil: Official Website | WhatsApp Community
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Every time we sit to write a software product, we encounter many questions. One crucial question is deciding whether to use a framework, assemble multiple libraries, or build our own. In this episode, I will provide a mental model of approaching it through a real-life scenario.
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There are so many things to learn in software development. In this fifth part of my conservation with Lakshmi, we focus on Where to start, what to focus and to keep ourselves updated.
References
Venkat Subramanian - https://twitter.com/venkat_s Neil Ford - https://nealford.com Micro Conf - https://www.youtube.com/c/MicroConf https://javascriptweekly.com/ https://changelog.com/weekly https://www.infoq.com/Learn CS in Tamil: Official Website | WhatsApp Community
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In this third part of my conservation with Lakshmi, we focus on two different styles of learning, learn by creating & learn by using. Then we discuss how to take it to the next level by contributing to open-source and its benefits. Finally, we wrap this episode with my views on why we need to document our learning journey.
References
Test-Driven Development: By Example Growing Object-Oriented Software, Guided by Tests Rebuilding Rails My First Pull Request My pull request to the Newtonsoft.JSON libraryLearn CS in Tamil: Official Website | WhatsApp Community
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In this third part of my conservation with Lakshmi, we focus on how to learn a programming language, a library, or a framework and how to take it to the next level after you learned the basics.
LISP - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisp_(programming_language) John McCarthy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCarthy_(computer_scientist) Communicating sequential processes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communicating_sequential_processes Go Proverbs with Rob Pike - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAAkCSZUG1c Go Proverbs - https://go-proverbs.github.io/ ESPN Cric Info - https://www.espncricinfo.com/ Elm Lang - https://elm-lang.org/ Elm Architecture - https://guide.elm-lang.org/architecture/ Ruby on Rails Doctrine - https://rubyonrails.org/doctrine Conceptual Compression - https://youtu.be/zKyv-IGvgGE?t=1046 My GitHub Repository - https://github.com/tamizhvendan
ReferencesLearn CS in Tamil: Official Website | WhatsApp Community
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In this second part of my conservation with Lakshmi, we focus on mentorship. We cover the role of a mentor, how to find them, qualify them, and when to leave them and find someone else.
References:
Scott Hanselman - https://www.hanselman.com Venkat Subramaniam - https://twitter.com/venkat_s Erik Kennedy - https://learnui.design Refactoring UI Book - https://www.refactoringui.com/ Product Led Growth - https://www.amazon.in/Product-Led-Growth-Build-Product-Itself-ebook/dp/B07P6288ZF Level Up Your Product Skills - https://growth.design/Learn CS in Tamil: Official Website | WhatsApp Community
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In this first part of the series on learning to learn, Lakshmi Narasimhan and I discuss how to learn, how to find ideas for side projects and where to start as a fresher, and finally experienced people's attitudes towards learning.
References:
Lakshmi's SASS Product
Anna University - B.E CSE - Regulation 2015 - Syllabus (Read the objectives section)
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