Chris Sean Talks
47 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago - ★★★★★ - 21 ratingsFinally, a podcast that aspiring developers can connect with. The goal of this podcast is to share the daily struggles that both aspiring and current developers go through. And, to encourage each other on how to keep going even when we doubt ourselves.
Chris Sean is a software engineer who has been documenting his journey as a self-taught developer since day one. His goal is to help the next grocery bagger become the next rockstar of today! Chris loves connecting with people in hopes that he can give them hope and encouragement when they need it most. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
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Will No Code Development Replace Developers? w/ Adrian Twarog and Art West
January 25, 2024 21:25 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBJoin the Merge Community: https://bit.ly/3HyIcaw Sponsored by Wix --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Learning How To Code Is No Longer Worth It
December 12, 2023 20:55 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBLearning how to code is hard as hell. Give up now if you're not willing to put in the work. Book a 1:1 with me! - https://topmate.io/realchrissean Zero To Mastery Courses I That I Recommend Below: - Master React.js Here: https://bit.ly/LearnReactNow - Complete Jr to Sr Web Dev Roadmap: https://bit.ly/Jr2SrRoadMap - Master FAANG Coding Interviews: https://bit.ly/FAANGPREP Chris Sean Talks Podcast: https://spoti.fi/2YuqPEY Twitter: @RealChrisSean --- Support this podcast: https://podcast...
Are Coding Bootcamps Still Worth It? | What It's Really Like w/ Mandy Sachs
October 04, 2023 23:35 - 44 minutes - 41.1 MBGet your foot into the tech industry with Coding Dojo below: Download a FREE course packet on from Coding Dojo's website: https://www.codingdojo.com/online/cod... Speak to a Coding Dojo Advisor: https://www.codingdojo.com/admissions... Sign-up for a FREE Virtual Open House: https://www.codingdojo.com/online/cod... Enroll in Coding Dojo's bootcamps: https://www.codingdojo.com/apply?utm_... I am now offering 1:1 mentoring sessions - Check out recent testimonies here: https://topmate.io/rea...
Proof It’s Never Too Late to Learn How To Code | Lawrence Lockart
September 21, 2023 22:38 - 1 hour - 58.8 MBLawrence Lockhard broke all odds by becoming a self-taught web developer at the age of 46 years old. He has worked as a full-stack developer at FedEx and now works as a developer advocate at Vaadin. LawrenceDCodes: https://twitter.com/LawrenceDCodes https://www.tiktok.com/@lawrencedlockhart Book a 1:1 w/ me! - https://topmate.io/realchrissean Become a Web Developer in months through Zero To Mastery below: - Master React.js Here: https://bit.ly/LearnReactNow - Complete Jr to Sr Web Dev Road...
The Dark Side to Working in Tech After 7 Years | Part 2 Update | Chris Sean Talks Podcast
August 29, 2023 21:45 - 16 minutes - 15.2 MBBook a 1:1 w/ me! - https://topmate.io/realchrissean Zero To Mastery Courses I That I Recommend Below: - Master React.js Here: https://bit.ly/LearnReactNow - Complete Jr to Sr Web Dev Roadmap: https://bit.ly/Jr2SrRoadMap - Master FAANG Coding Interviews: https://bit.ly/FAANGPREP Chris Sean Talks Podcast: https://spoti.fi/2YuqPEY TikTok & Twitter: @RealChrisSean --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Love to Code: Why It Matters & How To Do It | Chris Bautista Netflix Sr Software Engineer
August 27, 2023 16:05 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBCheck Chris out on Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/trash_dev --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
The downside to making six figures in tech.... I just need to vent.
August 17, 2023 21:07 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBThis can be embarrassing to talk about but to be honest, I just need to vent and feel so alone right now... --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
How to Become a Software Engineer for Netflix
August 14, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour - 62.1 MBChristian (Trash) is a Senior Software Engineer for Netflix. He shares his insights on how he made learning code easy and how to still get a job at Netflix without the "need" to grind in tech. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Brian Douglas - How to Succeed In Tech from Netlify to GitHub & Now CEO
August 09, 2023 01:00 - 1 hour - 73.6 MBIn this episode, we explore the dynamic career of our guest Brian (bdougie) Douglas has left significant marks on the tech industry. Starting as a Developer Experience Lead at Netlify, he transitioned to GitHub as Director of Developer Advocacy, where he made major strides in community engagement and growing GitHub's online presence. Now, as the Founder & CEO of Open Sauced, he's pioneering his own path in open-source intelligence. His journey through well-known tech companies like Netlify, G...
How To Become a Jr Machine Learning Engineer | FAANG Lead ML Engineer Melkey
August 06, 2023 09:37 - 1 hour - 64.5 MBAlex (Melkey Dev) is a Lead Machine Learning Engineer at Twitch (Amazon). In this episode, he not only shares his journey into the world of AI but also gives invaluable advice on how you can do the very same thing yourself. This refreshing episode has lit a fire under me to go harder than ever in tech, and I hope it will do the same for you. Enjoy! Melkey's Socials: Twitter: https://twitter.com/MelkeyDev YouTube: https://t.co/WGegciszSw Twitch: https://t.co/rbbsKAciU4 --- Support th...
Why Developers Are Leaving Tech 2023
August 04, 2023 05:26 - 51 minutes - 47.2 MBIn this episode, we chat with @mewtru who had her fair share of the tech world, working as a software engineer at big-name companies like Square, Uber, and Discord. Honestly, these are companies any of us would jump at the chance to work for. But, as Tru's ready to share, it's not all rainbows and unicorns in the tech realm. She brings to light what typically stays hidden - the not-so-glamorous side of the everyday 9-5 grind of a software engineer. So, buckle up and get ready for an inside s...
You've Been Lied To About Learning How To Code | Jeremiah Peoples | Podcast Episode 21
July 26, 2023 16:50 - 55 minutes - 50.4 MB Jeremiah Peoples transitioned from working in the Air Force to getting his first job in tech. He shares his journey and talks about the necessary grit it takes to make it into tech. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
The HIDDEN Challenges of Being a Software Engineer 2023 – Can You Handle It?
April 18, 2023 00:20 - 15 minutes - 14.1 MBIn this video, I reflect on my seven-year journey in the tech industry and discuss how it has completely transformed my life. Despite starting as a software engineer without a clear understanding of what the role entailed, I have grown in my career and tripled my income since my first layoff. However, the tech industry is much more challenging than people realize. It's not just about getting your first job, but also having the endurance to continuously learn and adapt to new technologies. F...
The Problem With Learning Code "ONLY" For The Money
December 12, 2022 20:45 - 17 minutes - 16 MBIn this video, I discuss how you do not need passion to become a software engineer. This is a myth that has been perpetuated for many years, and it is simply not true. I talk about the different paths you can take to becoming a software engineer and how having passion is not one of them. If you are interested in becoming a software engineer, watch this video! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
The Sad Reality About Learning Code On Your Own | Rant
December 09, 2022 23:12 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBSo you want to be a software engineer?? Well, unless you have some coding genius friends or family members to teach you the ropes – learning code can be an incredibly frustrating and isolating experience. In this video, I talk about the harsh reality that most people don't tell you about learning to code on your own – and how much luck has to do with it. Link to Reddit post: https://www.reddit.com/r/learnprogramming/comments/vwgqd6/the_sad_reality_no_one_tells_you_about_learning/ Zero To M...
The Truth About Becoming A Software Engineer | Ep 12
December 02, 2022 21:06 - 20 minutes - 18.7 MBYou've probably heard that software engineering is a high-paying, in-demand career. But is it really the right choice for you? In this video, we'll dispel some of the myths about software engineering and give you an honest look at what the job is really like. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Life as a Software Engineer is NOT What You Think...
October 31, 2022 19:27 - 16 minutes - 15 MBYou've probably heard that a software engineering career is among the best in the world. But you may not know that it's really hard. Think again! This video takes a look at the harsh reality of life as a software engineer. Long hours, hard work, and stress are just some of the things you'll have to deal with. So before you take up this career path, make sure you're prepared for what's in store! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Meta May Layoff 12,000 Engineers: What This Means For Web Development
October 18, 2022 09:43 - 22 minutes - 20.4 MBIn what is being called the biggest and first layoff in Facebook history, the company is set to cut 12,000 jobs – most of which are more likely engineers. This news has sent shockwaves through the tech world and left many people wondering what this means for web development? In this video, we examine the implications of these layoffs and try to answer that question. We also discuss how this might impact the future of web development as a whole. News article: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/m...
You Will Never Make ENOUGH Money | The Sad Truth In Tech
September 19, 2022 22:42 - 19 minutes - 17.9 MBYou will never make enough money. You will always be chasing the next dollar, the next raise, and the next promotion. But what if you stopped chasing money? What if you learned to be content with what you have? In this video, I share how my experience as a software engineer has taught me to be content with my income. I hope it inspires you to do the same! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Lane Wagner Quit His 200k Tech Job To Teach You CS (No Computer Science Degree Needed)
September 13, 2022 02:40 - 45 minutes - 41.7 MBCEO of Lane Wagner shares how and why he quit his 200k data engineer manager job to help people make it into tech. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
I'm Not A Real Software Engineer (I Was Never a Developer)
September 06, 2022 19:48 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBI'm Not A Real Software Engineer (I Was Never a Developer) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
The Life Changing Effects of a Six-Figure Salary
August 25, 2022 05:44 - 18 minutes - 17.3 MBLearn back-end development and computer science for FREE at boot.dev. Join the community of over 15,000 members here: https://bit.ly/3wtboux In this video, I compare my life before and after having a six-figure tech salary. Before, I was struggling to make ends meet. But now, with my high-paying tech job, life is better than ever. It's amazing how much difference a big salary can make in your life. Money does not equal happiness, but it does make your life a lot easier. --- Support ...
From Immigrant to Sr Software Engineer & Instructor: Yihua Zhang
August 25, 2022 05:08 - 1 hour - 55.7 MBYihua is a Lead Software Engineer & Lead Instructor at Zero To Mastery. He is also a first-generation immigrant who overcame many obstacles to become the successful software engineer and instructor he is today. Watch his inspiring story, and learn how you can achieve anything you set your mind to as a developer or entrepreneur. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Why College Isn't For Everyone: A Self-Taught Web Developers Perspective
August 09, 2022 06:21 - 21 minutes - 12.4 MBI'm a self-taught web developer, and I didn't go to college. In this video, I share my perspective on why college might not be for everyone. I talk about the pros (and cons) of going to school and how you can get started in your career without a degree. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Chau Codes - Proving His Parents Wrong and How He Finally Found His Dream Job in Tech
March 23, 2022 09:46 - 38 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode, Justin recounts how his parents went against him skipping college to learn code. He goes on to explain how he rose from being an IT employee to finally getting his foot in the tech industry, and how he was rejected for what he thought was his dream job before finally landing a better job at a better company. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
I've been a web developer for 5 years - Here's what I learned
July 29, 2021 15:51 - 27 minutes - 16 MBI was a below-average student I am not a college graduate. I am a self-taught front-end engineer who has been on this journey for 5 years and still going strong. This career is not always easy, to be honest, but if you're willing to work hard enough you can do anything. You might have heard that education is the new currency of our time and maybe some part of you believes that too; but what happens when your education does not come with a degree? What are we supposed to do then? Well, I'm ...
When A Coding Bootcamp Isn't Enough To Get a Job
May 19, 2021 14:45 - 57 minutes - 46.3 MBIn this episode, Domitrius realized that he wouldn't get a job after graduating from a coding boot camp. What did he do from there? Follow Dom on Twitter here: @domitriusclark. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Luck will have nothing to do with your success.
May 13, 2021 16:23 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBLuck has nothing to do with your success. Let me share what I mean by this. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
TECH-OLOGY - From Food Stamps to Six Figure Salary as a Web Developer
April 21, 2021 16:27 - 1 hour - 43.9 MBTECH-OLOGY - From Food Stamps to Six Figure Salary as a Web Developer --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
How Pure Will & Never Giving Up Will Get You Your First Dev Job.
April 07, 2021 17:09 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBCode Stories shares how pure will & simply never giving up will get you your first job --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Will Johnson Shares How He Went From Factory Worker to Self-Taught Developer
March 09, 2021 17:37 - 42 minutes - 38.9 MBWill Johnson shares how he went from factory worker to self-taught developer in Kansas City. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Tech Rally's Journey From Coding Bootcamp to a Front-End Engineer for Amazon
March 08, 2021 01:01 - 1 hour - 37.2 MBIn this episode Alex Lee shares his journey in how he became a front-end developer, becoming a senior software engineer, and gives hints to his new job at amazon. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Le'ts Be Honest. I'm Burned out.
October 25, 2020 13:00 - 7 minutes - 4.07 MBBeing burned out is real as a web developer. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
What I Absolutely Hate About Web Development
October 24, 2020 01:30 - 14 minutes - 8.39 MBJust being transparent. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Why Every Web Developer Needs To Build a Personal Brand
October 23, 2020 00:37 - 9 minutes - 5.68 MBIn todays episode I share the importance of building your own brand by being 100% you. Here's how to do it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
I Quit My Job at a Start up. Why I Did it...
October 20, 2020 05:45 - 20 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode I share why I quit my job at a start up and the amazing opportunity that came because of it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
I've Made My Dreams Come True - What It Feels Like.
September 20, 2020 14:59 - 24 minutes - 13.8 MBIn todays episode I talk about what it feels like to finally make it in the industry. How after all the struggles and sacrifices you had to go to.. remind you that it was all worth it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
I'm leaving and I'm scared as hell.
August 16, 2020 02:49 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MBIn this episode I talk about my fears in relocating to the other side of the United States and how I'm trying to overcome it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Stop Thinking Like An EMPLOYEE. Think like a BOSS.
July 27, 2020 03:13 - 8 minutes - 5.73 MBIn this episode I share the new mindset that I have gained which I genuinely believe has allowed me to get to where I am today. This is a short episode but well worth the listen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
This is why you should never give up
July 17, 2020 02:19 - 15 minutes - 14 MBIn this episode I share in detail how never giving up brought me to where I am today. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Chatting with Justin Chau - Creating a Brand For Yourself
July 12, 2020 08:20 - 1 hour - 75 MBIn this episode Justin Chau and I have a normal conversation about building a brand for yourself and how to success on YouTube. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
My life before and after learning code
July 05, 2020 06:04 - 21 minutes - 25.1 MBIn this video I share my life before and after learning code. I reference a previous video I made within this episode. You can find the link here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=guSoqyJ5US4 --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
What I'd Do To Become A Web Developer in 6 Months
June 27, 2020 06:52 - 29 minutes - 17.1 MBIn this episode I share how I'd get my first jr developer job in 6 months. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
How I Almost Quit Every Single Day
June 20, 2020 05:17 - 19 minutes - 11 MBIn this episode I share how I almost quit everyday.. but also how I overcome it. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Four Years As A Web Developer - This is what I learned
June 11, 2020 04:26 - 12 minutes - 7.19 MBFour Years As A Web Developer - This is what I learned --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
This Is Why Every Developer Needs To Start Their Own Business
June 10, 2020 05:06 - 20 minutes - 12 MBIn this episode I share why I started my own business and why having a side hustle isn't enough. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support
Being Laid Off as a Developer and Why You Need To Build A Brand
May 31, 2020 08:57 - 46 minutes - 21.4 MBJustin Chau joins us for today's episode. He is a influencer with a very good following. He was recently laid off and shared how being laid off has change his perspective in life and why every person needs to build a brand. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/chrisseantalks/support