Coders Campus Podcast

From Struggling University Comp Sci Grad to Employed Coder - Tony Edmonds

March 28, 2024 19:10 - 1 hour - 29.2 MB

To reach out and connect with Tony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmonds-tony/ Takeaways - Negotiate your salary and consider the market conditions in your area. - Remote work opportunities are available, but starting with a hybrid role can provide valuable experience. - Working in an office and collaborating with experienced developers can accelerate your learning and career growth. - Having mentors and leveraging their expertise can help you progress quickly in your career. - Bootcam...

From Backpacking Instructor to Coder in 5 Months - Jeff Podmayer

March 21, 2024 10:39 - 1 hour - 36 MB

Summary If you want to connect/reach out to Jeff, here's his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpodmayer/ In this episode, Trevor interviews Jeff, who made a transition from being an outdoor guide to pursuing a career in tech. Jeff shares his experiences working as a guide in the mountains and his journey into the tech industry. He discusses his interest in coding and how he researched different bootcamp options before choosing Coders Campus. Jeff also talk...

From the Fashion Industry to Full-Stack Coder - Kevin Gallaccio

March 11, 2024 18:59 - 54 minutes - 24.8 MB

Summary In this episode, Trevor interviews Kevin, who made a career transition from fashion to technology. Kevin shares how his interest in Microsoft Excel and his curiosity about technology led him to pursue coding. He discusses the challenges and rewards of the coding bootcamp, emphasizing the importance of building a strong foundation in programming and much more. Connect with Kevin via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgallaccio/ Takeaways Curiosity...

6 Signs You Should Quit Trying to Learn Coding

November 15, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes - 22.2 MB

Embarking on the journey to learn coding can be both exciting and challenging. Unfortunately, several misconceptions often deter aspiring programmers from pursuing their goals. In this episode, I'll debunk six common myths about learning to code and provide valuable insights to help you overcome potential roadblocks. One prevailing myth is that you need to be a math genius to succeed in coding. However, in reality, coding doesn't require advanced math skills. Most coding tasks involve ba...

The Coding Apocalypse: Is the End of Software Jobs Near?

August 03, 2023 14:28 - 30 minutes - 26.9 MB

This thought-provoking video delves deep into a highly controversial topic: Are coding jobs disappearing? As we stand on the brink of unprecedented technological advancements, what does the future hold for coders and software engineers? Are we facing a coding apocalypse or is it just a myth? Join us as we expose the untold truths behind the glitz and glam of the coding industry. We uncover it all from the intricate world of coding boot camps to the journey of coding novices transforming in...

EP59 - From Stone Mason to Software Developer in 8 Months

May 31, 2022 10:08 - 56 minutes - 55.6 MB

In this episode we'll talk to Ethan, who is a recent graduate from the Coders Campus Bootcamp and managed to land a job within two months of starting the search. Ethan and I talk about how, from a young age, he was guided away from learning technology because his teachers didn't feel he was cut out for the field. In this interview we'll learn how wrong his teachers were and how Ethan was able to complete the coding bootcamp while also raising a small child with a pregnant wife and work...

EP58 - From Electrical Technician to Software Developer in 8 Months

May 03, 2022 20:52 - 56 minutes - 49.6 MB

In this episode we'll talk to Dustin, who is a recent graduate from the Coders Campus Bootcamp and managed to land a job within two months of starting the search. Dustin and I talk about his prior coding experience that he had before he joined our Bootcamp (spoiler: it wasn't much at all), and we talk about his experience as he went through the curriculum. Ultimately we know how his story turned out, but in this special interview we'll learn about HOW he was able to accomplish the tas...

EP57 - From Restaurant Manager to Software Developer

January 27, 2022 14:16 - 39 minutes - 27.3 MB

In this episode we'll talk to Yasiin, who is a graduate from the Coders Campus Bootcamp. We dive into his story about how he started his coding journey as a Restaurant Manager, and went through two Coding Bootcamp before landing his first job. Yasiin shares a ton of great insights and tips for beginner coders who are hoping to get a job, so be sure to listen to the whole episode. Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming B...

EP56 - Fun Tricks and Analytics with IntStreams in Java

January 25, 2022 18:18 - 29 minutes - 30.7 MB

In this episode we'll talk about IntStreams and why they're useful in Java. IntStreams can be used to replace a common looping mechanism as well as provide a very helpful utility for gathering analytics on data in a non-verbose way. Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to ge...

EP55 - How to Sort with Streams in Java

January 24, 2022 19:36 - 37 minutes - 37.6 MB

In this episode we'll talk about how to sort a stream of objects using the ".sorted()" function. We'll also talk about the differences between using a stream to sort vs using something like Collections.sort(), which has been available since Java v1.2 Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you...

What is the Map Operation in Java Streams?

November 26, 2021 21:37 - 41 minutes - 39.5 MB

Big announcement: today marks the launch of our brand new "Beginners only" Coding Bootcamp. If you're a beginner to coding and have spent less than about 6 months learning to code, you're a great fit for this new 16 week Coding Bootcamp. You can join the Bootcamp via coderscampus.com/beginner The best part is that it's about 85% less expensive than our main Bootcamp, and you'll still get all the great features and support you need to actual master the fundamentals of coding. So check o...

EP54 - What is the Map Operation in Java Streams?

November 26, 2021 21:37 - 41 minutes - 39.5 MB

Big announcement: today marks the launch of our brand new "Beginners only" Coding Bootcamp. If you're a beginner to coding and have spent less than about 6 months learning to code, you're a great fit for this new 16 week Coding Bootcamp. You can join the Bootcamp via coderscampus.com/beginner The best part is that it's about 85% less expensive than our main Bootcamp, and you'll still get all the great features and support you need to actual master the fundamentals of coding. So check out...

EP53 - Intro to Streams in Java

November 19, 2021 17:58 - 43 minutes - 43.3 MB

GitHub link here: https://github.com/tp02ga/FunWithStreams In this episode we'll talk about: What are streams and why you should care about them Comparing a simple Stream example to a Looping example Intermediate vs Terminal operations

EP52 - Most Common Functional Interfaces in Java

November 15, 2021 18:33 - 53 minutes - 52.8 MB

In this episode we'll talk about 7 common Functional Interfaces that Java provides to us. UnaryOperator, BinaryOperator, Supplier, Consumer, Function, Predicate and BiPredicate Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world. You c...

EP51 - Let's Talk Lambdas in Java

November 12, 2021 14:29 - 57 minutes - 55.9 MB

In this episode we'll talk about a super useful feature that was introduced back in Java version 8, known as Lambdas. The Lambda feature is something you didn't know you desperately wanted or needed until you understood it. The Lambda syntax allows you to write much cleaner and more readable code, while also empowering you to get more done with less code. In this lecture, I'll be referring to some code that you can download via this github repository. Interested in starting your codi...

EP50 - #3 of 3 to Getting a Job as a Coder

August 06, 2021 13:27 - 31 minutes - 35.2 MB

In this episode we'll talk about the 3rd key to getting a job as a coder... How do you stand out from the crowd? You put in all this effort to learn how to code. You likely have a plan, you follow a curriculum, you seek help and learn. You practice and you struggle... but what about when it comes time to find a job? Do you have a plan for finding a job other than: "I'll apply to a bunch of openings and make sure my resume is great!" Most people don't. Let's talk about that. Inte...

EP49 - Top 3 mistakes coders make when applying to their first job

July 31, 2021 09:50 - 35 minutes - 14.5 MB

In this episode we'll talk about 3 big mistakes that aspiring coders make when trying to land their very first job. Getting your first job as a coder will be the most difficult challenge when trying to launch your professional career, make sure you avoid these three mistakes: Setting up your portfolio and NOT doing this... Incorrectly utilizing certifications on your resume... Getting a college degree and then... Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting stu...

EP48 - Top 3 reasons why you'll fail to succeed as a coder and how to overcome them

July 29, 2021 12:36 - 44 minutes - 38.2 MB

In this episode we'll talk about 3 common issues I see that beginner programmers struggling with most when starting the journey of learning to code. Impostor Syndrome The overwhelming number of choices Thinking that struggling is a bad thing (and then quitting because of it) Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that te...

EP47 - Key #2 of 3 to Getting a Job as a Coder

July 22, 2021 11:55 - 37 minutes - 42.4 MB

Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world. You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

EP46 - Are Coding Bootcamps Worth It?

July 15, 2021 13:33 - 38 minutes - 33 MB

Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world. You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

EP45 - Key #1 of 3 to Getting a Job as a Coder

July 10, 2021 12:02 - 48 minutes - 54.2 MB

Interested in starting your coding career? I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world. You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

EP44 - How to get a Job as a Java Programmer

October 07, 2019 13:56 - 20 minutes - 20.3 MB

Bootcamp Details: https://bootcamp.coderscampus.com Curriculum: https://bootcamp.coderscampus.com/curriculum Applications: https://bootcamp.coderscampus.com/application-process

EP43 - Resume Writing Tips

October 01, 2019 15:53 - 20 minutes - 21 MB

You can download a copy of my resume via https://coderscampus.com/resume If you want to apply to my Bootcamp, you can do that via https://bootcamp.coderscampus.com

EP42 - Java Careers and What they Pay

September 23, 2019 10:00 - 18 minutes - 18.1 MB

In today's episode, we'll dive into all the different facets and disciplines that exist in the world of Java programming. You'll learn about the "5 Pillars of Java Programming" and how they apply to the different types of jobs. You'll also get a high level overview of the types of salaries you can expect to see in the world of Java programming.

EP41 - 5 Tips on Landing an Entry Level Programming Job

September 16, 2019 16:22 - 15 minutes - 15.3 MB

In today's podcast, I'd like to share my knowledge on how to get that coveted entry-level / junior programmer position. You'll hear about my take on things like: - certifications - projects - living situations - how best to apply to jobs - more sure-fire ways to land the job you want

EP40 - The Document Object Model (DOM)

September 04, 2018 00:16 - 13 minutes - 13.8 MB

Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/40 Don't forget to check out our current "deal" for coders campus available via http://coderscampus.com/deal

EP39 - Arrays in JavaScript

August 27, 2018 10:00 - 42 minutes - 42 MB

Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/39 Don't forget to check out our current "deal" for coders campus available via http://coderscampus.com/deal

EP38 - JavaScript’s Built in Objects

August 20, 2018 10:00 - 23 minutes - 23.2 MB

Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/38 Don't forget to check out our current "deal" for coders campus available via http://coderscampus.com/deal

EP37 - Null vs Undefined in JavaScript

August 14, 2018 14:30 - 13 minutes - 14.9 MB

Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/37 Don't forget to check out our current "deal" for coders campus available via http://coderscampus.com/deal

EP36 - Objects in JavaScript

August 06, 2018 12:56 - 20 minutes - 21.8 MB

Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/36 Don't forget to check out our current "deal" for coders campus available via http://coderscampus.com/deal

EP35 - JavaScript TypeOf Keyword

July 30, 2018 13:25 - 14 minutes - 16.4 MB

Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/35 Don't forget to check out our current "deal" for coders campus available via http://coderscampus.com/deal

EP34 - Alerts and Prompts in JavaScript

July 23, 2018 10:00 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MB

Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/34 Don't forget to check out our current "deal" for coders campus available via http://coderscampus.com/deal

EP33 - Importing JavaScript into HTML

July 16, 2018 10:00 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MB

Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/33 Don't forget to check out our current "deal" for coders campus available via http://coderscampus.com/deal

EP32 - Debugging in JavaScript

July 09, 2018 10:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/32 Don't forget to check out our current "deal" for coders campus podcast listeners available via http://coderscampus.com/deal

EP31 - Functions in JavaScript

July 03, 2018 13:12 - 28 minutes - 26.5 MB

Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/31 Don't forget to check out our current "deal" for coders campus podcast listeners available via http://coderscampus.com/deal

Landing the interview, a coder's guide to applying for jobs.

September 30, 2017 21:01 - 31 minutes - 28.4 MB

Show notes are available via http://coderscampus.com/30 If you're interested in grabbing the new "Java Interview Prep Course" you can get a significant discount by joining the "pre-sale" version of the course before Dec. 2017. This course will be a work in progress until it's expected launch date in Dec 2017. You'll receive dripped access to the new lessons as they are recorded. If interested in receiving a discount of 50% or higher on this Java interview prep course, please visit http...

While Loops in JavaScript

September 01, 2017 13:22 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/29 Don't forget to check out our current "deal" for coders campus available via http://coderscampus.com/deal

EP28 - For Loops in JavaScript

August 25, 2017 15:12 - 21 minutes - 19.9 MB

Show notes for this episode can be found here: http://coderscampus.com/28 If you're interested in supporting the show, please leave a rating and review via http://coderscampus.com/itunes And if you are interested in taking your Java skills to the next level, consider taking advantage of our lifetime access deal here: http://coderscampus.com/lifetime

EP27 - Jason Kiernan - From Pharmacist to Programming Job Offer in 2 Years

August 11, 2017 13:14 - 46 minutes - 42.3 MB

Show notes are available via http://coderscampus.com/27

EP26 - IF statements in JavaScript

August 04, 2017 05:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

Show notes for this episode can be found via http://coderscampus.com/26 Also don't forget to check out our lifetime membership to Coders Campus and get access to 130+ hours of video tutorial content on full-stack Java. Click here to learn more: http://coderscampus.com/lifetime

EP25 - JavaScript Data Types

July 28, 2017 14:06 - 27 minutes - 25.4 MB

Checkout the show notes of today's episode via http://coderscampus.com/25 Also, I've started a brand new "lifetime membership" deal for Coders Campus, you can check out the details of this new offer via http://coderscampus.com/lifetime

EP23 - JavaScript Variables

July 14, 2017 05:00 - 15 minutes - 13.7 MB

Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/23 Also, don't forget about the sweet deal I have over at http://coderscampus.com/deal - you help support the show when you join our community of coders

EP22 - What's new in Spring 5.0 with John Thompson

July 07, 2017 15:18 - 39 minutes - 35.8 MB

You can sign up for early access to John's new course (plus a surprise bonus from me) via http://coderscampus.com/spring5

EP21 - Dynamic Typing in JavaScript

June 29, 2017 15:25 - 21 minutes - 19.2 MB

Don't forget to check out this sweet deal on a Coders Campus via http://coderscampus.com/deal You'll get access to over 128 hours of video tutorial content that will teach you how to become a full-stack programmer (including an entire course on JavaScript too!)

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