Developer Tea
1,314 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 395 ratingsDeveloper 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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Listener Question: Matt Hirsch asks, "Does it make more sense to spend a lot of money on extensive resources or spend less on short courses to learn code?"
December 09, 2015 08:00 - 20 minutes - 13.8 MBIn today's episode, I answer a question from listener Matt Hirsch: "Does it make more sense to spend a lot of money on extensive resources or spend less on short courses to learn code?" Today's episode is sponsored by Digital Ocean! Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started on cloud hosting. Use the promo code DEVELOPERTEA at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!
Making The Most Of Your Off Time
December 07, 2015 08:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn today's episode, we discuss how to make the most of your off time. Today's episode is sponsored by OneMonth.com! One Month is the first ever online school specifically for tech entrepreneurs. Enroll now at http://onemonth.com/developertea for 25% off your first month.
The Voice Inside Your Head
December 04, 2015 08:00 - 5 minutes - 3.66 MBIn today's episode we discuss the concept of vocalizing the things you are thinking about as you work through a problem - the "voice inside your head."
7 Networking Tips for Developers
December 02, 2015 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.63 MBIn today's episode, I share some tips to help you start networking as a developer. Today's episode is sponsored by Hired! Go to Hired.com/developertea to start your job path today!
Part Two: The Great Framework Debate
November 30, 2015 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.47 MBToday's episode is sponsored by Digital Ocean! Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started on cloud hosting. Use the promo code DEVELOPERTEA at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit! In today's episode, we continue our discussion from last week about frameworks.
Part One: The Great Framework Debate
November 27, 2015 08:00 - 13 minutes - 9.55 MBToday's episode is sponsored by Delighted! Delighted is the easiest way to gather feedback from your customers. Sign up for a paid account at https://delighted.com/tea and receive a $100 credit today!
Turkey & Tea
November 26, 2015 08:00 - 3 minutes - 2.47 MBHappy Thanksgiving! Thank you for listening to Developer Tea. In today's short special episode, I issue a challenge for you!
Listener Question: Jean-Michel Asks, "How Do You Know When It's Time To Lead A Team That Has No Leader?"
November 25, 2015 08:00 - 16 minutes - 11.6 MBIn today's episode, I respond to Jean-Michel's question about when it's time to step up and lead a team that currently has no leader. Today's episode is sponsored by OneMonth.com! One Month is the first ever online school specifically for tech entrepreneurs. Enroll now at http://onemonth.com/developertea for 25% off your first month.
Listener Question: Mark asks, "What's Happening to the Ruby Developer Community?"
November 23, 2015 08:00 - 20 minutes - 13.9 MBWhat's happening to the Ruby community? Is it flailing, or doing just fine? Some evidence and simple logic says both are possible. Let's explore it a bit further in today's episode! Today's episode is sponsored by Hired! Go to Hired.com/developertea to start your job path today!
Makers Versus Menders with Andrea Goulet (@andreagoulet)
November 20, 2015 08:00 - 42 minutes - 29.1 MBToday I talk with Andrea Goulet about software "makers and menders." Andrea is the CEO of CorgiBytes. Listen in if you are interested in refactoring and green field projects, and the difference between the two! Today's episode is sponsored by Digital Ocean! Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started on cloud hosting. Use the promo code DEVELOPERTEA at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!
Thinking Small
November 18, 2015 10:00 - 12 minutes - 8.4 MBIn today's episode, we talk about solving small problems. I'll give you a few tips for scoping your problems down to be smaller. Thanks to today's sponsor, Linode! Get root access on super-fast linux cloud servers in just a few minutes! Use the code DeveloperTea10 to get $10 off on your new account. Visit http://linode.com/developertea to get started today!
Focus, Fear, and Missing Out: Picking Tools Without Anxiety
November 16, 2015 08:00 - 13 minutes - 8.97 MBIn today's episode, we talk about FoMO (the fear of missing out) as it relates to deciding what tools to use. Thanks to today's sponsor, Linode! Get root access on super-fast linux cloud servers in just a few minutes! Use the code DeveloperTea10 to get $10 off on your new account. Visit http://linode.com/developertea to get started today!
The Frontend at Whiteboard
November 13, 2015 10:00 - 18 minutes - 12.8 MBIn today's episode I talk about some of the front-end tools we use at Whiteboard. Today's episode is sponsored by Hired! Go to Hired.com/developertea to get started today!
How To Make Small Things A Big Deal, Plus: Celebrating 2 Million Listens!
November 11, 2015 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.7 MBToday, I talk about how I grew this show from zero to 2 million users.
Getting The Most Out Of A Conference
November 09, 2015 08:00 - 19 minutes - 13.2 MBToday, we talk about participating in conferences, both as a speaker and as an attendee. Thanks to today's sponsor, Linode! Get root access on super-fast linux cloud servers in just a few minutes! Use the code DeveloperTea10 to get $10 off on your new account. Visit http://linode.com/developertea to get started today!
Code Without Fear
November 06, 2015 08:00 - 12 minutes - 8.59 MBCode without fear! Happy late Halloween, everyone. :) Today's sponsor is Linode! Linode is focused on making their servers ultra-fast. Run containers or your own Git server, with full root access. Linode offers hourly billing with a monthly cap on all plans and add-on services. Head over to http://linode.com/developertea and use the code DeveloperTea10 to get a $10 credit today!
Listener Question: Sean asks, "Where Can I Find Well Written Code?"
November 04, 2015 08:00 - 15 minutes - 10.7 MBSean asked me where to find well written code in Slack. (You can join us by going to http://spec.fm/slack)
How do I manage a project that feels too big for one person to handle?
November 02, 2015 08:00 - 18 minutes - 13 MBToday I talk about managing projects that seem relatively large for one person (or a small team) to manage. Today's episode is sponsored by Digital Ocean! Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started on cloud hosting. Use the promo code DEVELOPERTEA at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!
Leave It Better Than The Way You Found It
October 30, 2015 07:00 - 7 minutes - 4.96 MBToday I give you a short homily: Leave code (and anything, really) better than you find it!
Listener Question: Jake Schwartz (@jakehschwartz_) asks, "How do I suggest improvements to someone else's codebase without offending them?"
October 28, 2015 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.4 MBToday, I discuss a question Jake Schwartz asked me in the Spec.fm Slack community. You can join our Slack community by going to spec.fm/slack Thanks to today's sponsor, imgix. imgix is real-time image resizing as a service. It's FREE to sign up and easy to get started. Go to imgix.com and let them handle your images, today!
Part Two: Paul Straw & Sean Washington (@paulstraw & @seanwashington)
October 26, 2015 09:00 - 21 minutes - 15 MBIn today's episode, I talk to Paul Straw and Sean Washington from Does Not Compute, the newest member of the Spec family. Today's episode is sponsored by Hired! Go to Hired.com/developertea to get started today!
Part One: Paul Straw & Sean Washington (@paulstraw & @seanwashington) talk about focus, JavaScript frameworks, and rites of passage
October 23, 2015 07:00 - 25 minutes - 17.2 MBIn today's episode, I talk to Paul Straw and Sean Washington from Does Not Compute, the newest member of the Spec family. Today's episode is sponsored by Digital Ocean! Use the code Developer Tea at checkout to get $10 credit on your account.
Not to Do List: How Warren Buffett Keeps His Priorities Straight
October 21, 2015 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.35 MBIn today's episode, I discuss creating a "not to-do list", inspired by Warren Buffett's "two list strategy." Today's episode is presented by Spec! For show notes and more episodes, head over to http://spec.fm today. Don't forget to subscribe!
Solving The X/Y Problem
October 19, 2015 09:00 - 12 minutes - 8.3 MBToday, we discuss the X/Y problem. Today's episode is sponsored by OneMonth.com! Go to onemonth.com/developertea to start learning to code today!
9 Questions You Should Always Ask During An Interview
October 16, 2015 09:00 - 19 minutes - 13.5 MBToday I talk to you about questions you should always ask a potential employer. Today's episode is sponsored by Hired! If you are a developer or a designer looking for a job, Hired is a fantastic place to begin your journey! The special link for a doubled bonus is https://hired.com/developertea - be sure to use this link when you sign up.
Developing Soft Skills & Cultivating Relationships
October 14, 2015 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.41 MBToday, we'll discuss how to cultivate relationships as a developer. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started on cloud hosting. Use the promo code DEVELOPER TEA at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!
Feature Runways
October 12, 2015 07:00 - 5 minutes - 3.88 MBIn today's episode, we talk about "Feature Runways."
Managing Questions
October 09, 2015 07:00 - 6 minutes - 4.32 MBToday we talk about saving time by managing questions.
Listener Question: Crispin asks, "What's the threshold from executing to mastering?"
October 07, 2015 07:00 - 14 minutes - 9.94 MBIn today's episode, I answer a question from listener Crispin Bennet! Crispin wrote in and asked me about the balance between learning something ("deep-dive" style) and doing just enough to be productive today. Today's episode is sponsored by Hired.com (https://hired.com/developertea)! If you are a developer or a designer looking for a job, Hired is a fantastic place to begin your journey! Don't forget, show notes and all other episodes of Developer Tea can be found at Spec.fm!
Constant State of Alert
October 05, 2015 07:56 - 16 minutes - 11.7 MBToday we talk about avoiding a state of constant yellow alert.
Part Two: Gregg Pollack & Carlos Souza
October 02, 2015 07:00 - 29 minutes - 20 MBToday I talk with Gregg Pollack and Carlos Souza from Codeschool. Today's episode is brought to you by http://spec.fm!
Part One: Gregg Pollack & Carlos Souza (@caike and @greggpollack)
September 30, 2015 07:00 - 23 minutes - 15.9 MBToday I talk with Gregg Pollack and Carlos Souza from Codeschool. Today's episode is brought to you by http://spec.fm!
Destigmatizing Failure
September 28, 2015 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.7 MBIn today's episode, I underline the importance of failure to the learning process, and then we discuss why failure should be destigmatized and looked at more in depth. Many thanks to today's sponsor, Hired.com! Head over to Hired.com/developertea and you could receive 5 or more job offers in a given week!
Fixing the Broken Hiring Process: It's All About Context
September 25, 2015 07:00 - 11 minutes - 8.01 MBIn today's episode, we talk about the flawed process we use in the development industry for hiring. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started on cloud hosting. Use the promo code DEVELOPER TEA at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!
Part Two: Cap Watkins (@cap)
September 23, 2015 07:00 - 49 minutes - 34 MBIn this second part of my interview with Cap Watkins, we discuss the coexistence of specialization and generalization. This episode is brought to you by Spec.fm! Check out http://Spec.fm for a ton of content made specifically for developers and designers!
Part One: Cap Watkins (@cap)
September 21, 2015 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBIn today's episode, I had a chance to talk with Cap Watkins, the VP of Design at Buzzfeed, about quite a few things - most importantly, collaboration. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec.fm! Head over to Spec.fm for tons of amazing content, created specifically for developers and designers looking to take their career to the next level. Don't forget to subscribe, and leave a review in iTunes!
False Dichotomies
September 18, 2015 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.62 MBIn today's episode, we're talking about ways to avoid false dichotomies. Many thanks to today's sponsor, Hired.com! Head over to Hired.com/developertea and you could receive 5 or more job offers in a given week!
Automation: Creating Higher Order Functionality and Building an Automatic Schedule
September 16, 2015 07:00 - 16 minutes - 11.1 MBToday's episode is a short discussion on automation. We'll explore some helpful ways to look at automation that help make it more than simply scripting repeatable steps. Today's episode is sponsored by Digital Ocean! Visit digitalocean.com today and spin up a server in less than one minute!
Interview with Eric Elliott: On JavaScript, Writing, and Creating High Velocity Development Teams
September 14, 2015 07:00 - 56 minutes - 38.9 MBIn today's episode, I interview Eric Elliott. Eric is a JavaScript developer and author with a lot of knowledge to share! Be sure to check out JavaScript Scene, the blog Eric is primarily responsible for, here: https://medium.com/javascript-scene. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec.fm! Check out Spec for a constant stream of valuable content for developers and designers!
Subjective vs. Concrete Decisions
September 11, 2015 07:00 - 18 minutes - 12.6 MBToday, I talk about a particular framework for making decisions. The framework presents a specific dichotomy between concreteness and subjectivity. Today's episode is sponsored by Spec.fm! Visit Spec.fm for more information about Developer Tea and podcasts and content for developers and designers.
Listener Pubudu Asks How to Avoid Procrastination and Boredom, and Find Renewed Energy for Work
September 09, 2015 07:00 - 17 minutes - 12.1 MBToday, I discuss listener Pubudu's questions about how to find energy and enjoyment in his work, and how to stop procrastinating. Today's episode is sponsored by Hired.com! Visit hired.com/developertea today and you could receive 5 or more job offers each week!
Listener Question: Sahar asks, "How do I get more out of my day?"
September 07, 2015 07:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBIn today's episode, I answer a question from listener Sahar. Sahar asks me about work life balance when work life is most taxing. Today's sponsor is DigitalOcean. Head over to digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code Developer Tea at checkout for a $10 credit. Head over to Spec.fm for more show notes and episodes of Developer Tea! Enjoy your tea!
The Messaging Paradigm: Building Programs Around the Concept of Messengers and Receivers
September 04, 2015 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MBIn today's episode we talk about a message passing paradigm for programming. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec.fm - content and podcasts for developers and designers!
Closures, Private & Methods
September 02, 2015 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.45 MBIn today's episode we talk about closures and private object methods. Today's episode is brought to you by Spec.fm! Check out Spec.fm for more podcasts and content for developers and designers.
The Best Tool vs. The Right Tool: Don't Forsake Personality When Picking Frameworks or Languages
August 31, 2015 07:00 - 9 minutes - 6.76 MBIn today's episode, I'll talk about choosing the best tool vs. choosing the right tool for a job. Be sure to check out: spec.fm, where you can join the Developer Tea slack channel spec.fm/slack and join the conversation.
Decorator vs. Facade Patterns & Knowing When To Use Them
August 28, 2015 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.26 MBIn today's episode I review decorator and facade patterns. Special thanks to today's sponsor: DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started on cloud hosting. Use the promo code "DEVELOPER TEA" at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!
Listener Question: Simon asks, "How do I switch mindset from personal project to day job?"
August 26, 2015 07:00 - 21 minutes - 15.1 MBToday's listener question is about working on side projects in the same space as your day job. Today's Sponsor: Harvest. Harvest is a great way to track your time and send invoices. Try it free for 30 days at getharvest.com and use promo code TEATIME to get 50% off your first paid month.
Rejecting the DRY Principle
August 24, 2015 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.37 MBToday's episode is about repeating yourself, and knowing when to repeat yourself and when not to. Thanks to today's sponsor: Code School. Visit codeschool.com/developertea to start learning web technologies from the comfort of your own browser for free.
Time vs. Value: Billing for Features
August 21, 2015 07:00 - 10 minutes - 7.34 MBToday I'm going to be sharing the simple perspective shift that helped me understand how valuable programming is, and billing for your features, not the amount of time you spend building it. Today's episode is presented by DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code "DEVELOPER TEA" at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!
The Twelve-Factor App, Part 2: Dependencies & Config
August 19, 2015 07:00 - 13 minutes - 9.31 MBToday we continue our discussion on The Twelve-Factor App. In this episode, we'll be focusing on dependencies and config, offering tips along the way. Thanks to Harvest, today's sponsor. Go to getharvest.com and try out their time tracking software for 30 days. After your trial use code TEATIME to get 50% off your first month.