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Developer Tea

1,314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 395 ratings

Developer Tea exists to help driven developers connect to their ultimate purpose and excel at their work so that they can positively impact the people they influence.

With over 13 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell (@jcutrell), co-founder of Spec and Director of Engineering at PBS. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conversation, either online or in person with your peers. Twitter: @developertea :: Email: [email protected]

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Interview w/ Wes Bos (part 2)

January 18, 2017 10:00 - 35 minutes - 24.1 MB

In today's episode, I interview the creator of JavaScript30 and talented JavaScript developer Wes Bos. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides superfast SSD based Linux servers in the cloud starting at $10 a month. Linode is offering Developer Tea listeners $20 worth of credit if you use the code DEVELOPERTEA2017 at checkout. Head over to spec.fm/linode to learn more about what Linode has to offer to Developer Tea listeners .

Interview w/ Wes Bos (Part 1)

January 16, 2017 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

In today's episode, I interview the creator of JavaScript30 and talented JavaScript developer Wes Bos. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides superfast SSD based Linux servers in the cloud starting at $10 a month. Linode is offering Developer Tea listeners $20 worth of credit if you use the code DEVELOPERTEA2017 at checkout. Head over to spec.fm/linode to learn more about what Linode has to offer to Developer Tea listeners .

Interview w/ Wes Bos (Part 1)

January 16, 2017 10:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MB

In today's episode, I interview the creator of JavaScript30 and talented JavaScript developer Wes Bos. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides superfast SSD based Linux servers in the cloud starting at $10 a month. Linode is offering Developer Tea listeners $20 worth of credit if you use the code DEVELOPERTEA2017 at checkout. Head over to spec.fm/linode to learn more about what Linode has to offer to Developer Tea listeners .

Prototyping A Pilot Project

January 13, 2017 15:00 - 14 minutes - 13.5 MB

In today's episode, we talk about prototypes, processes, and the intersection between the two. Sometimes to get something big done, you have to think small. Today's episode is brought to you by Linode. Linode Provides superfast SSD based Linux servers in the cloud starting at $10 a month. Linode is offering Developer Tea listeners $20 worth of credit if you use the code DEVELOPERTEA2017 at checkout. Head over to spec.fm/linode to learn more about what Linode has to offer to Developer...

Finding Your Perspective

January 11, 2017 10:00 - 17 minutes - 12 MB

In today's episode, we talk about gaining perspective by recognizing your own fallibility. Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce. WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress. Powering over a third of all online e-commerce stores, with WooCommerce you own all of your data, forever. Use the code "developertea" for 25% off on WooCommerce.com. Head to https://spec.fm/woocommerce for more info.

Understand Your Environment

January 09, 2017 10:00 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MB

In today's episode ,we discuss the importance of understanding various components of your environment. Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce, the open source eCommerce solution! Get 25% off by goofing to http://spec.fm/woocommerce and use the code developertea.

Async Code & Promises

January 06, 2017 10:00 - 14 minutes - 13.3 MB

Today we talk about JavaScript's asynchronous abilities. Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce. WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress. Powering over a third of all online e-commerce stores, with WooCommerce you own all of your data, forever. Use the code "developertea" for 25% off on WooCommerce.com. Head to https://spec.fm/woocommerce for more info.

2 Years of Tea

January 04, 2017 14:45 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Today, we celebrate two incredible years of Developer Tea! We're celebrating this year by launching a contest on CodePen. Listen for more details! Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce. WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress. Powering over a third of all online e-commerce stores, with WooCommerce you own all of your data, forever. Use the code "developertea: for 25% off on WooCommerce.com. Head to https://spec.fm/woocommerce for more info.

2 Years of Tea

January 04, 2017 14:45 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MB

Today, we celebrate two incredible years of Developer Tea! We're celebrating this year by launching a contest on CodePen. Listen for more details! Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce. WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress. Powering over a third of all online e-commerce stores, with WooCommerce you own all of your data, forever. Use the code "developertea" for 25% off on WooCommerce.com.

The Anatomy of Change

January 02, 2017 08:00 - 22 minutes - 15.4 MB

In today's episode, we're talking about the transtheoretical model of behavioral change. This will help you understand the different stages you go through when making a resolution to shift your behavior. Today's episode is sponsored by WooCommerce. WooCommerce is customizable eCommerce built on WordPress. Powering over a third of all online e-commerce stores, with WooCommerce you own all of your data, forever. Use the code "developertea" for 25% off on WooCommerce.com.

Interview with Josh Muccio (Part 2)

December 30, 2016 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

In today's episode, we talk with Josh Muccio for part two of our interview about The Pitch. Make sure you catch part one!

Interview with Josh Muccio (Part 2)

December 30, 2016 10:00 - 49 minutes - 34.2 MB

In today's episode, we talk with Josh Muccio for part two of our interview about The Pitch. Make sure you catch part one!

Interview with Josh Muccio (Part 1)

December 28, 2016 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In today's episode, I interview Josh Muccio, the creator of The Pitch.

Interview with Josh Muccio (Part 1)

December 28, 2016 10:00 - 38 minutes - 26.5 MB

In today's episode, I interview Josh Muccio, the creator of The Pitch (thepitch.fm).

How Time Affects Decisions

December 19, 2016 15:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MB

In today's episode, we discuss the different ways that time can affect our perception of our own knowledge, especially with relation to trusting that knowledge. Today's episode is sponsored by imgix! Billions of images are served through imgix every day. With a simple URL-based API, you can resize, filter, crop, and even detect faces in your photos with incredible ease. Check out what imgix has to offer to you today at https://spec.fm/imgix!

Avoiding, "I Told You So"

December 16, 2016 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

In today's episode, we talk about avoiding the passive aggressive "I Told You So" conversations. Today's episode is sponsored by imgix! Billions of images are served through imgix every day. With a simple URL-based API, you can resize, filter, crop, and even detect faces in your photos with incredible ease. Check out what imgix has to offer to you today at https://spec.fm/imgix!

Avoiding, "I Told You So"

December 16, 2016 15:00 - 24 minutes - 22.4 MB

In today's episode, we talk about avoiding the passive aggressive "I Told You So" conversations. Today's episode is sponsored by imgix! Billions of images are served through imgix every day. With a simple URL-based API, you can resize, filter, crop, and even detect faces in your photos with incredible ease. Check out what imgix has to offer to you today at https://spec.fm/imgix!

Listener Question: Alex Asks About Getting Back Into The Game

December 14, 2016 15:15 - 23 minutes - 21.9 MB

In today's episode, Alex asks about getting back into development after a long hiatus. We discuss age discrimination and whether or not to put old experience on a brand new resumé. Today's episode is sponsored by imgix! Billions of images are served through imgix every day. With a simple URL-based API, you can resize, filter, crop, and even detect faces in your photos with incredible ease. Check out what imgix has to offer to you today at https://spec.fm/imgix!

Lessons From The Lab

December 12, 2016 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.5 MB

In today's episode, we discuss lessons we can learn from the lab. Today's episode is sponsored by imgix! Billions of images are served through imgix every day. With a simple URL-based API, you can resize, filter, crop, and even detect faces in your photos with incredible ease. Check out what imgix has to offer to you today at https://spec.fm/imgix!

Listener Question: John Wood Asks About Looking for Development Jobs

December 09, 2016 14:30 - 23 minutes - 16.2 MB

In today's episode, I answer listener John Wood's question about sharing his future plans with potential employers. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Two Anti-Patterns To Avoid

December 07, 2016 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

In today's episode, we'll be talking about two anti-patterns you should be avoiding in your code. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea.

Two Anti-Patterns To Avoid

December 07, 2016 10:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

In today's episode, we'll be talking about two anti-patterns you should be avoiding in your code. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

3 Commitments for 2017

December 05, 2016 13:16 - 21 minutes - 15 MB

In today's episode, we'll be talking about three commitments you can make as you prepare for 2017. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Listener Question: Cody Asks About Developer Speed

December 02, 2016 14:20 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MB

In today's episode, I answer listener Cody's question about speed, quality, and what to do when your manager asks you to cut corners. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. And lastly... Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Listener Question: Josh Asks About Getting A Raise

November 28, 2016 15:00 - 20 minutes - 18.8 MB

In today's episode, we talk about Josh's question regarding negotiating a raise.

Patrick Asks About What to Do When You Live in a Tech-Company Wasteland

November 21, 2016 10:00 - 15 minutes - 14 MB

In today's episode, Patrick asks about what to do when you have no tech companies near you to apply at. We talk a bit about the Developer Career Roadmap, and I give advice for working remotely. Today's episode is sponsored by Dolby. One of the most important things you can do for your application is ensure that the quality of your audio is strong. Check out how Dolby can help you at spec.fm/dolby.

Empathy + Celebrating 5 Million Listens

November 18, 2016 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

In today's episode we celebrate 5 million listens, and then we talk about empathy. Today's episode is sponsored by Dolby. One of the most important things you can do for your application is ensure that the quality of your audio is strong. Check out how Dolby can help you at https://spec.fm/.

Empathy + Celebrating 5 Million Listens

November 18, 2016 16:00 - 12 minutes - 11.1 MB

In today's episode we celebrate 5 million listens, and then we talk about empathy. Today's episode is sponsored by Dolby. One of the most important things you can do for your application is ensure that the quality of your audio is strong. Check out how Dolby can help you at https://spec.fm/.

DCR Step 9: Replace Yourself

November 16, 2016 08:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MB

In today's episode, we cover the final step in the Developer Career Roadmap: Replace Yourself. In today's episode, we discuss a lot of topics that we've covered in the past. Make sure you go and search for these topics at https://spec.fm/podcasts/developer-tea, and thank again again for continuing to listen to this podcast! Today's episode is sponsored by Dolby. One of the most important things you can do for your application is ensure that the quality of your audio is strong. Check out ho...

DCR Step 8: Do Your Job Better Than Anyone Else

November 14, 2016 10:00 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MB

In today's episode, we cover the next step in the Developer Career Roadmap. Today's episode is sponsored by Dolby. One of the most important things you can do for your application is ensure that the quality of your audio is strong. Check out how Dolby can help you at spec.fm/dolby.

DCR: Step 7 - Interviewing

November 11, 2016 16:30 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

In today's episode, we talk about the incredibly important process of interviewing. More specifically, where you should interview, and for what position. Today's episode is sponsored by Hired.com! If you are looking for a job as a developer or a designer and don't know where to start, head over to Hired now! If you get a job through this special link, you'll receive a $2,000 bonus - that's twice the normal bonus provided by Hired. Thanks again to Hired for sponsoring the show! And lastly.....

DCR: Step 7 - Interviewing

November 11, 2016 16:30 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MB

In today's episode, we talk about the incredibly important process of interviewing. More specifically, where you should interview, and for what position. Today's episode is sponsored by Hired.com! If you are looking for a job as a developer or a designer and don't know where to start, head over to http://www.hired.com/developertea now! If you get a job through this special link, you'll receive a $2,000 bonus - that's twice the normal bonus provided by Hired. Thanks again to Hired for sponsor...

Listener Question: Donovan Asks About Analysis Paralysis

November 09, 2016 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

In today's episode, we talk about Donovan's question regarding his analysis paralysis. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Get your own Linux server in the cloud with full control in just minutes. You can also get $20 of Linode credit if you use the code developertea at checkout, or go straight to spec.fm/linode.

Listener Question: Donovan Asks About Analysis Paralysis

November 09, 2016 15:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

In today's episode, we talk about Donovan's question regarding his analysis paralysis. Poison Series - Indecision Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Get your own Linux server in the cloud with full control in just minutes. You can also get $20 of Linode credit if you use the code developertea at checkout, or go straight to spec.fm/linode.

DCR: Step 6 - Going Public

November 07, 2016 15:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

In today's episode, we talk about Developer Career Roadmap step 6, going public. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Get your own Linux server in the cloud with full control in just minutes. You can also get $20 of Linode credit if you use the code developertea at checkout, or go straight to spec.fm/linode.

DCR: Step 6 - Going Public

November 07, 2016 15:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MB

In today's episode, we talk about Developer Career Roadmap step 6, going public. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Get your own Linux server in the cloud with full control in just minutes. You can also get $20 of Linode credit if you use the code developertea at checkout, or go straight to spec.fm/linode.

Listener Question: Charissa Asks About Handling a Stressful Situation

November 04, 2016 12:50 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB

In today's episode, I answer a question from listener Charissa about her stressful work situation as a brand new developer. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea. Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show and share with another developer you think will enjoy this episode! Click here to re...

Developer Career Roadmap Step 5: Cross Train (part 2)

November 02, 2016 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

In today's episode, we talk about the 5th step in the Developer Career Roadmap - cross training. Relevant to today's episode: Creating Useful Metaphors Abstract Mental Models Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show and share with another developer you think will enjoy this episode! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

Developer Career Roadmap Step 5: Cross Train (part 2)

November 02, 2016 07:00 - 18 minutes - 17 MB

In today's episode, we talk about the 5th step in the Developer Career Roadmap - cross training. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. Head over to Linode.com/developertea or use the code DeveloperTea20 at checkout for a $20 credit towards your cloud hosting account! Thanks again to Linode for your support of Developer Tea.

Developer Career Roadmap, Step 5: Cross Train

October 31, 2016 12:50 - 15 minutes - 10.3 MB

In today's episode, we talk about the 5th step in the Developer Career Roadmap - cross training. Relevant to today's episode: Creating Useful Metaphors Abstract Mental Models Please take a moment and subscribe and review the show and share with another developer you think will enjoy this episode! Click here to review Developer Tea in iTunes.

DCR: Step 4 - Internships

October 28, 2016 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

In today's episode, we cover the fourth step in the Developer Career Roadmap: Getting an internship or an entry level position in the industry. We announced the Developer Career Roadmap earlier this month with the goal of helping early career stage developers create a solid plan with actionable steps to advance their career. Subscribe if you don't want to miss out on future episodes of Developer Tea!

DCR: Step 4 - Internships

October 28, 2016 07:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MB

In today's episode, we cover the fourth step in the Developer Career Roadmap: Getting an internship or an entry level position in the industry. We announced the Developer Career Roadmap earlier this month with the goal of helping early career stage developers create a solid plan with actionable steps to advance their career. Subscribe if you don't want to miss out on future episodes of Developer Tea!

Interview with David Rael (Part 2)

October 26, 2016 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

In today's episode, I talk with Dave Rael, host of Developer On Fire. Today's episode mentions quite a few of the episodes on Dave's show, so make sure you go and check it out! All of the mentioned episodes can be found at the following link. List of Developer on Fire Episodes Today's sponsor is Chartio. All of your data in one place. Simply powerful. Start your free trial today at Spec.fm/chartio

Interview with David Rael (Part 2)

October 26, 2016 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MB

In today's episode, I talk with Dave Rael, host of Developer On Fire. Today's sponsor is Chartio. All of your data in one place. Simply powerful. Start your free trial today at Spec.fm/chartio

Interview with Dave Rael (Part 1)

October 24, 2016 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

In today's episode, I talk with Dave Rael, host of Developer On Fire. Today's episode mentions quite a few of the episodes on Dave's show, so make sure you go and check it out! All of the mentioned episodes can be found at the following link. List of Developer on Fire Episodes Today's sponsor is Chartio. All of your data in one place. Simply powerful. Start your free trial today at Spec.fm/chartio

Interview with Dave Rael (Part 1)

October 24, 2016 09:00 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MB

In today's episode, I talk with Dave Rael, host of Developer On Fire. Today's sponsor is Chartio. All of your data in one place. Simply powerful. Start your free trial today at Spec.fm/chartio

DCR-Step 3: Skill Set Development (Part 2)

October 21, 2016 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

In today's episode, we discuss step three in the Developer Career Roadmap, the never ending learning cycle. Today's sponsor is Chartio. All of your data in one place. Simply powerful. Start your free trial today at Spec.fm/chartio

DCR-Step 3: Skill Set Development (Part 2)

October 21, 2016 09:00 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MB

In today's episode, we discuss step three in the Developer Career Roadmap, the never ending learning cycle. Today's sponsor is Chartio. All of your data in one place. Simply powerful. Start your free trial today at Spec.fm/chartio

DCR - Step 3: Learning About Companies (Part 1)

October 19, 2016 13:40 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

In today's episode, we start step 3 of the Developer Career Roadmap. Today's episode is sponsored by http://www.spec.fm/hired! If you are looking for a job as a developer or a designer and don't know where to start, head over to Hired now! If you get a job through this special link, you'll receive a $2,000 bonus - that's twice the normal bonus provided by Hired. Thanks again to Hired for sponsoring the show!

DCR - Step 3: Learning About Companies (Part 1)

October 19, 2016 13:40 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MB

In today's episode, we start step 3 of the Developer Career Roadmap. "Learning About Learning" Myth of the Genius Programmer Mythical Man Month Today's episode is sponsored by Hired.com! If you are looking for a job as a developer or a designer and don't know where to start, head over to Hired now! If you get a job through this special link, you'll receive a $2,000 bonus - that's twice the normal bonus provided by Hired. Thanks again to Hired for sponsoring the show!

Guests

Ben Orenstein
6 Episodes
Kalid Azad
5 Episodes
Gabriel Weinberg
4 Episodes
Ali Spittel
3 Episodes
Wes Bos
3 Episodes
Will Larson
3 Episodes
Anil Dash
2 Episodes
Annie Duke
2 Episodes
Christopher Schmitt
2 Episodes
Daniel Pink
2 Episodes
David Hemphill
2 Episodes
Jason Snell
2 Episodes
Kenneth Reitz
2 Episodes
Kevin Kelly
2 Episodes
Pamela Vickers
2 Episodes
Rachel Smith
2 Episodes
Rita Rovira
2 Episodes
Sam Lambert
2 Episodes
Scott Jehl
2 Episodes
Andi Graham
1 Episode
Andrea Goulet
1 Episode
Kent Beck
1 Episode

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