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The THRIVING TECHNOLOGIST YouTube channel and podcast
A show that exposes the dark side of working on software teams - but offers hope and tools to rise above it.
- Learn hard-won lessons from the biggest "aha!" moments I've had (and stupid mistakes I've made 😳) in my 25 year career.
- Hear behind-the-scenes stories about how people treat each other on real software projects - and how I dealt with it.
- Join me for interviews with special guests where we discuss topics related to having a healthy tech career.
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Latest Episodes
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December 19, 2023 | 22:53
As a programmer, it’s important for you to see through AI sensationalism and make informed decisions about your career!
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December 6, 2023 | 11:53
If you’re feeling like programming isn’t as fun as it used to be, you’re not alone. You should probably discover the root cause though!
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November 20, 2023 | 12:51
Discover the crucial aspects to being a software architect that I’ve learned from over 20 years of doing it.
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November 13, 2023 | 12:18
The continued explosion of boutique frameworks and libraries is making it harder than ever to manage complexity in programmers’ stack of tools.
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November 6, 2023 | 44:56
Burnout is one of the most common dangers to programmers over their career, and I was no exception.
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October 23, 2023 | 29:10
Trusting people is getting tougher than ever these days, and nobody seems to have a harder time than programmers and managers.