Developing Up
A podcast focused on the non-technical side of being a developer, because your career is about more than the code you write.
- Update frequency
- every 22 days
- Average duration
- 26 minutes
- Episodes
- 50
- Years Active
- 2016 - 2020
Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable
Facing new career challenges as a developer is often uncomfortable. In today's episode we discuss the importance of getting comfortable with being uncomfortable. We examine the risks of staying comfo…
How to give and receive feedback
Feedback is crucial to career growth as a developer. In today’s episode we tackle feedback from both the perspective of the manager and that of the developer. Managers will learn to give constructive…
The Importance of one-on-ones
Great developers need great support, feedback and communication. In today's episode we talk about the importance of regular one-on-one meetings for both developers and managers. We discuss how manage…
The Four Attributes of a Great Development Team
To become a great developer you need the support of a great team. But what makes a development team great? In today's episode we discuss the four attributes of successful development teams. We talk a…
The three key phrases you need to know to be a great developer
In episode six of the Developing Up podcast we talk about the three phrases you need to learn to say with confidence as a developer: "Yes", "No", and "I don't know". First we discuss why knowing thes…
Six ways you can be a more productive developer
In episode five of the Developing Up podcast we focus on six ways to be a productive developer. We first establish the benefits of productivity and how it impacts your career growth. We then touch on…
Why it is important that you maintain a healthy work/life balance.
In episode four of the Developing Up podcast we discuss the importance of balancing work, home and everything in between. We talk about what work/life balance means and what aspects of your life it c…
How you identify, treat and prevent the three types of developer burn out
In episode three of the Developing Up podcast we explore the dangers of developer burnout. We discuss what burnout is and the various types that developers may experience. We then break down the sign…
To get more done as a developer you need a personal task management system
In episode two of the Developing Up podcast we cover task management. We discuss the importance of establishing a personal task management system. We then outline the key concepts and methodologies o…
Using D.U.M.B goals and S.M.A.R.T goals to grow your development career.
In the first episode of the Developing Up podcast we talk about goals and goal writing systems. We discuss why goals matter for personal and career growth. We then take a deep look at how you can cre…