John Crickett - Podcast Details

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Coding ChatsFrom freelance software engineer to exited SaaS business owner.Coding Chats episode 36 - Rob Morgan shares his journey from being a traditional software developer to becoming a successful freelancer and eventually launching his own SaaS product. He discusses the importance of client interaction, the challenges of freelancing, and how he identified a niche market in the window cleaning industry. Rob emphasizes the significance of networking, understanding user needs, and the iterative process of product development. He also provides valuable insights for aspiring freelancers and entrepreneurs, including tips on pricing and customer engagement. In this conversation, Rob shares his entrepreneurial journey, reflecting on the successes and challenges of his...2025-07-031h 19

Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad MaxBrandi Burkhardt talks new EP, A24's Friendship, & Broadway on "Sports and Hip-Hop with DJ Mad Max"Thank you to Maryland's own Brandi Burkhardt for coming on my show for an interview! Brandi discussed her new EP releasing on October 17th, her role in A24's Friendship, and working with Paul Rudd. She talked about singing the national anthem for the Baltimore Orioles, playing Crickett in The Hart of Dixie, and her first time on Broadway for A Tale of Two Cities. She also spoke about working alongside John Legend before he got his big break, her time on Mad Men, and more. Stay tuned! Brandi Burkhardt's new single ^magic^ is available on all...2025-07-0135 min

Coding ChatsThe Debate: Self-Taught vs. Formal Education in Tech. Part 2 of 2 with Brian Feister.Coding Chats episode 35 - John Crickett and Brian Feister explore the journey of becoming a software engineer, discussing the value of self-taught skills versus formal education, the impact of boot camps, and the importance of community in tech. They delve into their experiences with the Go programming language, sharing insights on learning, challenges faced, and the advantages of Go in modern software development.Chapters00:00 The Value of Computer Science Degrees05:46 Self-Taught vs. Formal Education in Software Engineering08:32 The Reality of Bootcamps and Career Expectations14:21 Approaches to...2025-06-2645 min

Coding ChatsNavigating the Tech Landscape: From Big Tech to Startups. Part 1 of 2 with Brian Feister.Coding Chats episode 34 - John Crickett and Brian Feister explore the journey from working in big tech to building startups, the evolution of mentorship in tech, the challenges of balancing multiple roles, and the intricacies of test-driven development. They discuss cognitive differences in software development, the importance of clear requirements, and the role of AI in the future of software engineering. The conversation emphasizes the value of learning from each other and the diverse paths in the tech industry.Chapters00:00 Navigating Dual Roles: Tech and Entrepreneurship03:12 From Mentorship to Startup...2025-06-1940 min

Coding ChatsUnlocking the power of open source and mastering onboarding for new software engineersCoding Chats episode 33 - John Crickett and Robert Roskam explore the significance of open source involvement, the critical nature of effective onboarding, the myth of 10x engineers, and the challenges of transitioning into management. They discuss how soft skills and community engagement are essential for software engineers, the importance of creating a supportive onboarding experience, and the misconceptions surrounding high-performing engineers. Additionally, they reflect on the realities of management and the emotional dynamics that influence decision-making within organizations.Chapters00:00 Introduction to FastAPI and Starlette01:50 Involvement in...2025-06-1246 min

Coding ChatsLearning Zig: A project-based approach - Part 2 of 2Coding Chats episode 32 - John Crickett and Loris Cro discuss the Zig programming language, its community, and various ways to learn and apply Zig. Loris emphasizes the importance of project-based learning, the unique features of Zig, and how it is being used in production by various companies. Loris also shares insights on how to get involved with the Zig community and contribute to its growth.Chapters00:00 Learning Zig Through Projects04:58 Community and Learning Resources06:49 Zig in Production: Real-World Applications12:23 Understanding Zig's Unique Features18:07 Getting...2025-06-0526 min

Coding ChatsExploring the Zig programming language with Loris Cro - Part 1 of 2Coding Chats episode 31 - John Crickett interviews Loris Cro about the Zig programming language and the Zig Foundation. They discuss the innovative features of Zig, including its unique approach to metaprogramming with Comp time, its role as a C and C++ compiler, and the benefits of using Zig for cross-compilation. Loris explains the structure and mission of the Zig Foundation, emphasizing its independence from big tech and its commitment to fostering a vibrant community. The conversation also delves into the development of the Zig compiler, its transition to being self-hosted, and the future of Zig...2025-05-2938 min

Coding ChatsMoving to a portfolio career - working as a technical board advisor and non-executive director.Coding Chats episode 30 - Tom Hill and John Crickett discuss Tom's transition into technical advisory roles, exploring the concept of a portfolio career, the differences between fractional executives and board advisors, and the essential skills required for success in these positions. He emphasizes the importance of communication, understanding business dynamics, and navigating the complexities of the job market, particularly in the context of AI's impact on software engineering. Tom also shares insights from his unique career journey, from sound engineering to becoming a tech advisor.Chapters00:00 Navigating Career Transitions: From Tech to...2025-05-2253 min

Coding ChatsLeadership, introverts, empathy in software engineering and dragons!Coding Chats episode 29 - John Crickett and Sarah Gruneisen delve into the complexities of leadership, particularly in the engineering field. They discuss the challenges faced by individuals transitioning from technical roles to leadership positions, emphasizing the need for proper training and emotional intelligence. Sarah shares her insights on the importance of self-reflection, vulnerability, and understanding different personality types, including introverts as effective leaders. The discussion also touches on the pitfalls of agile methodologies when not implemented correctly and the necessity of connecting engineers with business goals to foster a productive environment.Chapters00:00...2025-05-1556 min

Coding ChatsZig, D, C++ programming languages and pair programmingCoding Chats episode 28 - Jonathan Marler discusses his journey as a programmer, focusing on his experiences with the Zig and D programming languages. He shares insights into the philosophies behind these languages, their applications in software development, and the challenges of cross-compilation. The discussion also covers his transition from a large corporation (HP) to a small startup (Tuple), the importance of pair programming, and the handmade philosophy in software development. Jonathan emphasizes the value of simplicity in programming languages and tools, and he shares practical examples of how Zig has been beneficial in his...2025-05-0844 min

Scrum Master Toolbox Podcast: Agile storytelling from the trenchesSoftware Engineers are Paid to Solve Problems, Not Write Code! | John Crickett BONUS: Software Engineers are Paid to Solve Problems, Not Write Code! With John Crickett In this BONUS episode, we explore a thought-provoking LinkedIn post by John Crickett that challenges a fundamental misconception in software engineering. John shares insights on why engineers should focus on problem-solving rather than just coding, how to develop business context understanding, and why this shift in perspective is crucial in the age of AI. Beyond Writing Code: Understanding the True Value of Software Engineering "A lot of us come to software engineering because we care about building, and missed the goal: solving a...2025-05-0641 min

Coding ChatsGo programming, Typescript, Python, WASM and AI in software developmentCoding Chats episode 27 - John Crickett and Lane Wagner discuss the inception and evolution of Boot.dev, a platform designed to teach backend development, particularly focusing on the Go programming language. He shares insights into the challenges of learning backend development compared to frontend, the appeal of Go for its simplicity and performance, and his experiences transitioning to TypeScript. Lane also addresses the role of Python in learning programming fundamentals and shares his thoughts on the impact of AI on the software development industry, emphasizing that while AI is...2025-05-0139 min

Coding ChatsBuilding HPC software with CUDACoding Chats episode 26 - John Crickett talks to Dennis Kennetz about:the world of High Performance Computing (HPC), exploring its definition, differences from traditional development, and the significance of batch scheduling. They discuss the role of CUDA and GPUs in enhancing computational efficiency, the challenges of data movement, and the importance of correctness in software development. The conversation also highlights the balance between developer time and compute time, emphasizing the need for effective resource management in HPC applications. Finally, they provide insights into resources for learning more about HPC and CUDA programming.Dennis's Links:...2025-04-2447 min

Coding ChatsUsing your network and posting on LinkedIn to find a job and the impact of AI on software engineersCoding Chats episode 25 - Eric Mariasis and John Crickett discuss the challenges faced by individuals entering the software engineering field, emphasizing the importance of perseverance and continuous learning. He highlights the significance of networking, building genuine relationships, and leveraging past interview experiences for future opportunities. Eric also shares insights on the value of sharing knowledge on platforms like LinkedIn, the benefits of freelancing, and the role of mentorship in career development. The discussion touches on the impact of AI on job roles and the future of work, particularly in the context of remote collaboration.GUEST's Links:...2025-04-1750 min

Coding ChatsHow to create your own luck as a software engineer to get more job opportunities or promotionsCoding Chats episode 24 - how do you create your own luck so you get more job opportunities and promotion opportunities as a software engineer? In this episode John discusses how software engineers can create their own luck in their careers. He introduces the concept of 'luck surface area,' which suggests that the more passionate and active you are in your field, the more opportunities will arise. He emphasizes the importance of building a personal brand, sharing expertise, and networking to enhance career growth and seize serendipitous opportunities.TakeawaysYou can create your...2025-04-1007 min

Coding ChatsTransitioning to tech leadership and the importance of soft skills for software engineersCoding Chats Episode 23 - Anemari Fiser and John Crickett explore the software engineering mindset, the importance of asking questions, the differences between consultancy and product companies, the significance of soft skills in tech, and the challenges of making work visible. The Engineering Mindset: An Overview The Importance of Asking Questions Consultancy vs. Product Companies: A Comparative Insight The Transition from Technical to Non-Technical Roles Building High-Performing Teams: The Role of Leadership Navigating the Challenges of Leadership Transitions Visibility and Impact in Work Navigating Career Paths: IC vs Management The Importance of Soft Skills Coaching vs Mentoring: Finding Your...2025-04-0351 min

Coding ChatsHow to find a software engineering job by using LinkedIn to network with hiring managers.Coding Chats Episode 22 - John talks to Anna Miller about: finding a job as a software engineer and how you can use LinkedIn to network with hiring managers treating your job hunt and career like a business using data to identify and overcome the bottlenecks to finding your next role overcoming the fear of rejection- creating an effective LinkedIn profileAnna's Links:https://tinyurl.com/ccm-trainingJohn's Links:John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickettJohn's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickettJohn's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bs...2025-03-2741 min

Coding ChatsMentoring, learning multiple programming languages, multiple databases and advent of code.Coding Chats episode 21 - John talks to Arnab Deka about: the benefits of mentoring in software engineering learning multiple programming languages learning multiple databases doing advent of code in a different programming language each yearArnab's Links:Metacast App - https://metacast.app/Arnab's Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/arnab.metacast.appJohn's Links:John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickettJohn's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickettJohn's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.socialCheck out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: ht...2025-03-2059 min

Coding ChatsThe impact of AI on Software Engineering, writing courses, testing software and big tech vs startupsCoding Chats episode 20 - John talks to James Willett about the impact of AI on Software Engineering, his experience working in big tech and the lessons he's learned creating courses about software engineering and testing. Links:James's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@james-willettJames's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/willettjames/John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickettJohn's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickettJohn's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.socialCheck out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can us...2025-03-131h 05

Coding ChatsLearn how to grow beyond Senior Software Engineer and thrive in an engineering leadership roleCoding Chats episode 19 - John talks to Gregor Ojstersek about how software engineers can become great engineering leaders. Topics covered include:- How to build credibility in the engineering industry- How to let your manager know about your goals and aspirations- How to keep a brag list of all the wins that you achieve- How to become the go-to person or considered an expert in a certain engineering domain- How to manage up as an engineer- How to become a team player and a great engineer to work with- How to become business and product-minded engineer- Real...2025-03-0655 min

Steer Your Career PodcastEp 121: Accelerating Software Engineer Careers: An Interview with John CrickettThe reality of software engineering for the 99% who don't work at Big Tech ❓ In this episode, Alan sits down with John Crickett and talks about the differences between software engineering at Big Tech versus where most engineers actually work. They also discuss why interview practices like LeetCode make sense for companies receiving thousands of applications but are often counterproductive elsewhere, and why people skills become more critical than technical skills for career advancement. Tune in to gain valuable perspective on building an engineering career outside the Big Tech bubble.2025-02-2731 min

Coding ChatsHow to prepare for and ace behavioural interviews with Austen McDonaldCoding Chats episode 18 - John talks to Austen McDonald about behavioural interviews with actionable tips for software engineers to apply in a job interview both at FAANG and other organisations. Links:Austen's newsletter: https://thebehavioral.substack.com/Austen's behavioral interview sheet: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1wSAVK3926jRLd8aWMIx_nadqdm9Yy9ecu93kBdty2Fw/edit?gid=0#gid=0Austen's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/austenmc/John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickettJohn's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickettJohn's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.socialCheck out John's software engineering re...2025-02-271h 09

Coding ChatsCloud servers, personal branding and soft skills for software engineers with Pedro Gil CarvalhoCoding Chats Episode 17 - John talks to Pedro Gil Carvalho about cloud servers, personal branding and soft skills for software engineers. Links:Pedro's links:https://pedrogilcarvalho.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/pedrogilcarvalhoJohn's LinkedIn: / johncrickett John’s YouTube: / @johncrickett John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickettJohn's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett...Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills.Developing Skills: https://read.developingskills.fyi/ covering everything from system design to soft skills, helping them progress their career from junior to...2025-02-201h 07

Coding ChatsExtreme Programming, Test Driven Development and Social Programming with Fabio D'AmicoCoding Chats Episode 16 - John talks to Fabio D'Amico about Extreme Programming, Social Programming and Test Driven Development for software engineers.Links:Fabio's Linkshttps://calendly.com/fabiodamico/coffe-and-chathttps://fabiodamico.xyzThe article on tech debt that Fabio mentions: https://medium.com/@ziobrando/from-technical-debt-to-design-integrity-48e7056b6776John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickettJohn's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickettJohn's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.socialCheck out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding sk...2025-02-1359 min

Coding ChatsRefactoring your brain as a software engineer to improve communication, collaboration and get promotedCoding Chats Episode 15 - John talks to Dagna Bieda about refactoring your brain as a software engineer to improve your soft skills (such as communication and collaboration) and market yourself and your achievements to get promoted. Links: Dagna's LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dagnabieda/ Dagna's Substack: https://themindfuldev.substack.com/ Brain Refactor: https://amazon.com/dp/B0DB6C82ZN John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickett John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickett John's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.social Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Co...2025-02-061h 02

Coding ChatsKeep Calm and Code on - Alex Lau tells John CrickettCoding Chats Episode 14 - John talks to Alex Lau about his book Keep Calm and Code On. Links: Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexlau/ Alex's book: https://keepcalmandcodeon.com/ John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickett John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickett John's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.social Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills. Developing Skills: https://read.developingskills.fyi/ covering everything from sy...2025-01-3031 min

Coding ChatsPublic speaking, soft skills and coding with Alex LauCoding Chats Episode 13 - John talks to Alex Lau about toastmasters, public speaking, soft skills and his book 'Keep Calm and Code on.' Links: Alex's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mralexlau/ Alex's book: https://keepcalmandcodeon.com/ John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickett John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickett John's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.social Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills. Developing Skills: ht...2025-01-2339 min

Coding ChatsSoft skills in tech, roles in software engineering and charging for your time with Jade Wilson Coding Chats Episode 12 - John talks to Jade Wilson about soft skills in tech, diversity in tech, roles in software engineering and charging for your time. Jade's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jade-codes https://youtube.com/@Jade-Codes https://jadecodes.substack.com/ https://linktr.ee/jade.codes John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickett John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickett John's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.social Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares re...2025-01-1644 min

Coding ChatsTalking about diversity in tech, software engineering, mentoring and interviews with Shalini Goyal Coding Chats Episode 11 - John talks to Shalini Goyal about diversity in tech, software engineering, mentoring and interviews. Shalini's System Design, Behavioural and DSA Interviews guide: https://topmate.io/goyalshalini/1303274 John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickett John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickett John's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.social Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills. Developing Skills: ht...2025-01-0944 min

Coding ChatsTalking about coaching, coding, mentoring and Arnie with Taha HussainCoding Chats Episode 10 - John talks to Taha Hussain about coaching, coding, mentoring, career change and lessons from Arnold Schwarzenegger. Links: Taha's Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tahahussain/ John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickett John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickett John's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.social Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills. Developing Skills: https://read.developingskills.fyi/ covering everything from system design to...2024-12-1251 min

Coding ChatsTeaching, tables and tech with Callie Stoscup Coding Chats Episode 9 - John talks to Callie Stoscup about teaching, tables and tech and her journey as a software engineer. Links: Callie's website: https://www.coding-with-callie.com John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickett John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickett John's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.social Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills. Developing Skills: https://read.developingskills.fyi/ covering everything from system design to so...2024-12-0542 min

Coding ChatsFrom computer forensics to principal engineering manager at Microsoft with Nick Cosentino.Coding Chats Episode 8 - John talks to Nick Cosentino about the importance of leadership, mentoring and soft skills for software engineers. Links: Nick's YouTube: https://youtube.com/@devleader Nick: Newsletter: https://weekly.devleader.ca John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John’s YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johncrickett John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickett John's Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/johncrickett.bsky.social Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to...2024-11-281h 01

Coding ChatsBreaking into Software Engineering with Brooke SweedarCoding Chats Episode 7 - John talks to Brooke about how she came to technology, her experience doing a bootcamp and looking for her first role as a software engineer and the power of networking on LinkedIn. Links: Brooke's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brooke-sweedar John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John's Twitter: https://x.com/johncrickett Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills. Developing Skills: https://read.developingskills.fyi/ covering everything from system design to...2024-11-2150 min

Coding ChatsBecoming a consultant, teacher and content creator as a software engineer with Eric Roby.Coding Chats Episode 6 - John talks to Eric Roby about being a software consultant, what makes a product, teaching, following your passion and creating content as a software engineer. Links: Eric's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codingwithroby/ Eric's YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codingwithroby/videos John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/johncrickett Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills. Developing Skills: https://developingskills.substack.com/ covering everything from system design...2024-11-1441 min $Cup o\' Go$ Cup o' Go🎆 70,000 Go issues, and still going strong, Terraform for Factorio, and John Crickett on learning without LeetCodeGo 1.23.3 and 1.22.9 releasedProposalsAccepted: 📂 Safer file open methodsLikely accept: Drop macOS 11 support for Go 1.25🎆 The Go project recently passed the 70,000 issues on GitHub, with net/http: short writes with FileServer on macos🇮🇹 GoLab tickets still available, Florence Italy, Nov 11-13Reddit: Is there a path forward for Go's yaml situation?Factorio RoundFactorio server managerFactoCordmapshotterraform-factorio-providerInterview with John CricketCoding ChallengesLinkedInYouTubeX/Twitter ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★ 2024-11-081h 03

Coding ChatsBecoming a software engineer with Brian JenneyCoding Chats Episode 5 - John talks to Brian Jenney about bootcamps, computer science degrees and soft skills. Links: Brian's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brianjenney/ Brian's podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1819601/ Brian's Bootcamp: https://parsity.io John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/johncrickett Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills. Developing Skills: https://developingskills.substack.com/ covering everything from system design to soft skills, helping them progress their career from...2024-10-3141 min

Easier Said Than Done (And How to Do it)Ep #25 The UK's Most Influential Engineering Voice - An Interview with John CrickettWhat Is The Reality of Software Engineering? Who better than my guest John Crickett to break down almost 3 decades of engineering experience for you in this eye-opening podcast chat. 💥 Key Insights: 💥 -👉🏼 Beyond Coding Skills: Software engineering is more than just writing code; it involves problem-solving, communication, and collaboration. -👉🏼 The Importance of Real-World Projects: Build projects that simulate real-world scenarios to demonstrate your skills. -👉🏼 Focus on Soft Skills: Develop strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities. -👉🏼 The Value of Coding Challenges: Use coding challenges to practice your skills, learn new languages, and prepare for interviews. 💥Key Action Items:💥 -👉🏼 Build me...2024-10-1038 min

Dev Leader PodcastBuild Software To Get Good As Software - Interview With John CrickettYou need to code to get better at coding -- That's something you'll hear me say all of the time. But my guest today, John Crickett, has taken this to a WHOLE new level! John is the author of the extremely popular newsletter called Coding Challenges. He's created this to give software developers the focus that many of them need to go practice building things. This was an AWESOME interview and I was excited to hear all about John's career. He shares information about jumping between different programming languages and even going back and...2024-06-1855 min

Tech Lead Journal#178 - Leveling Up Through Coding Challenges, Real-World Projects, and Personal Brand - John Crickett“99% of us aren’t working in big tech. There’s this impression that everybody works in big tech. There’s a huge world of software development out there that almost gets forgotten about in social media." John Crickett is the creator of “Coding Challenges” and a seasoned software engineer with over 30 years of experience. In this episode, John shares his diverse career path, including transitioning between individual contributor roles and management, founding his own business, and his passion for coding challenges. John explains the benefits of building real-world applications over algorithm-based ones, emphasizing the importance of learning...2024-06-1052 min

Coding ChatsFrom sandwich course to Engineering Manager with Matt BoyleCoding Chats Episode 4 - John talks to Matt Boyle about his journey from undergraduate on a computer science sandwich course to software engineering manager. Links: Matt's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattjamesboyle/ Matt's Twitter: https://twitter.com/MattJamesBoyle Matt's Website: https://www.bytesizego.com/ Golang Insiders https://x.com/i/communities/1685641800449462272 Keeping Alive With Go Blog Post https://www.bytesizego.com/blog/keeping-alive-with-go John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/johncrickett 2024-05-1656 min

Builders Gonna Build8. Growing your LinkedIn and newsletter audience | John CrickettJohn Crickett is the creator of Coding Challenges, a newsletter for engineers that has over 54k subscribers. John’s LinkedIn profile grew from 3k to 150k+ followers in a year. In this episode, we dive into the process and mindset that allowed John’s following to grow so quickly.Do you love audio podcasts?Try Metacast podcast app at metacast.app.Join our Reddit community at r/metacastapp.Segments[00:58] Introduction[03:18] Spending a million Euros and a year on an MVP[05:54] Coding Challenges[08:15] MVP for an info product vs. software[13:51] Growth on LinkedIn[17:32] Post stru...2024-05-0953 min

Coding ChatsFrom Engineer to CTO with Adelina ChalmersCoding Chats Episode 3 - John talks to Adelina about engineers, engineering leadership and becoming a CTO. Links: Adelina's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adelinachalmers/ Adelina's Website: https://www.geekwhisperer.co.uk/Adelina's video on getting the board to say yes! https://geekadelina.gumroad.com/l/yes John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/johncrickett Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills. Developing Skills: https://developingskills.substack.com/ covering everything from system...2024-05-0951 min

Coding ChatsFrom Lawyer to Software Engineer with Zubin PratapCoding Chats Episode 2 - John talks to Zubin about his journey from lawyer to software engineer. Links: Zubin's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zubinpratap/ Zubin's Website: https://www.matchfitmastery.com/ Zubin's Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@zubinpratap/podcasts Zubin's Twitter: https://twitter.com/zubinpratap Zubin's IG: https://www.instagram.com/@zubinpratap Zubin's Links: https://linktr.ee/zubinpratap John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/johncrickett Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding...2024-05-0256 min

Coding ChatsFrom English teacher to Software Engineer with Callie BurucharaCoding Chats Episode 1 - John talks to Callie Buruchara about her journey from English teacher to Senior Software Engineer at New Relic. Links: Callie's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/callie-buruchara/ Callie's Website: https://majorityofwork.com/ Callie's Podcast: https://majorityofwork.buzzsprout.com/ John's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johncrickett/ John's Twitter: https://twitter.com/johncrickett Check out John's software engineering related newsletters: Coding Challenges: https://codingchallenges.substack.com/ which shares real-world project ideas that you can use to level up your coding skills. Developing Skills: https://developingskills.substack.com/ covering everything from system design to soft skills, helping...2024-04-2542 min

Backend Banter#050 - Python is Faster than RustIn today’s episode, we welcome John Crickett, veteran software engineer, having worked at Staff, VP, and C-Suite positions over the years, and now focusing on helping thousands of engineers worldwide, through his coding challenges that have you building real applications, as well as helping with the soft skills through his articles and posts about software development. Today we cover a LOT of ground where we explain exactly what a Software Architect is, discuss different leadership types, advice to get a software job, remote work, unpopular opinions on programming languages, performance and scale, and a couple ot...2024-04-2259 min

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First Evangelical Church - MemphisWeek 6: The Resurrection of Jesus Christ – February 20/21, 2024Crickett Keeth | Matthew 28; Mark 16; Luke 24; John 20–21; 1 Corinthians 15 ------ Want more information about First Evangelical Church Women's Ministry? firstevan.org/women Website: firstevan.org Instagram: @firstevan735 Facebook: @FirstEvan Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/734643030702954 2024-02-2034 min

Develop Yourself#113 - Code Challenge King John Crickett Breaks Down How to Level Up as an EngineerJohn Crickett is the code challenge king. He is author of the popular Code Challenge Newsletter and one of the few tech influencers on LinkedIn and X who really knows his stuff.We sit down and talk about the best way to learn to code (building stuff ), why AI isn't so scary, his meteoric rise on social media and tactics you can steal to do the same.John Crickett's Coding ChallengesSend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Join Parsity - For career...2024-02-1936 min