Developer Tea

In today's episode, we discuss how logic paths can help you understand how to construct clearer code.

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Today's question is about creating better REST applications by making lighter objects.

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In today's episode, I answer a listener question from Naren who wants to know how many hours are realistic for a developer to produce work in a given day.

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In today's episode I discuss how to deal with a difficult team member, addressing a question from listener Lars. Thanks for the question, Lars!

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In today's episode, we talk about talking. Specifically, we talk about using the word "obviously", as well as a few other "L-Y" words.

Why are words so important? How can word choice affect our think…

Note: Today's episode is a re-airing of an episode that came out last week. Tune in Friday for a brand new episode of Developer Tea!

In today's episode, we talk about how to handle questions that you…

In today's episode, we talk about old code. Even though it may seem easier to rip out the old code and replace it entirely, slow down and listen to this episode first!

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In today's episode, we talk about the aspects that make for a great side project to increase your employability.

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In today's episode, we talk about how to handle questions that you don't have good answers to.

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In today's episode, we talk about three refactoring techniques, each you can employ in under 5 minutes.

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In today's episode, we're talking specifically about deliberate practice.

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In today's episode, we're talking specifically about deliberate practice.

• Learning About Learning
• The Role of Deliberate Practice in the Acquisition of Expert Performance (white paper)
• Code Kata - A…

In today's episode, I talk to those of you who are students starting school this semester.

• Discussion about the value of school for designers

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Today's episode is for all aspiring developers, and you can start today. It won't be easy, but it will work.

• Media Consumption Diet

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In today's episode, we talk about digging up your job description - your real job description, not just that list of languages you put on your resumé.

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In today's episode, we talk about 3 simple, concrete ways you can be a better coworker, starting today.

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In today's episode, we talk about the importance of overcoming indecision.

• Poison series, #01: Cynicism

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In today's episode, we begin a mini-series on developer poisons. Our first poisonous nemesis is cynicism. We'll talk about ways to effectively combat cynicism.

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In today's episode, I talk about my top productivity practice. I'll give you a hint: there's no hacks or tricks in this episode. Just hard work.

• Pomodoro Technique

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In today's episode, we talk about the importance of performance (especially as it relates to UI) and how getting fast first can ultimately lead to a cheaper project cost in the end.

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