Send us a text Let's go over some super practical tips to improve your JavaScript code and look a little less junior. Got suggestions for an upcoming show or a guest I should reach out to? Email me at brian@parsity.io! Shameless Plugs 🧠 ​Parsity​ - a coding program for career changers ​🚀 dev30​ - learn JS in 2024 and get a massive discount to Parsi…

THE 2024 ZOZO CHAMPIONSHIP, Fantasy Golf Picks & Plays | Fantasy Golf Degenerates Join Kenny Kim and Byron Lindeque as they dive into The 2024 ZOZO Championship at Accordia Golf Narashino Country Club. Get insider previews of the course, expert analysis of the odds, and exclusive Fantasy Golf picks and best bets from the "Fantasy Golf Degenerates" …

Send us a text In this episode, I’m joined by Rahul Pandey, a former tech lead at Meta and co-founder of JoinTaro, a platform for ambitious software developers. Rahul shares his transparent insights on working in big tech, including the reality of big salaries in FAANG companies and what it’s really like behind the scenes. You can connect with Rahu…

Send us a text "AI is coming for your tech job!" "There's no hope for coders in 2024!" "Learn to code?! Ha, that was so 2015." Do these click bait titles sound familiar? I've gone down the YouTube rabbit hole of doom and gloom videos about the tech job market and AI. The reality is much less interesting which is why you won't see much of it on plat…

Struggling with investment strategies in today's tumultuous market? Discover how the pros stay agile, creative, and profitable even during cash flow negative periods. In this episode, John Dickie, Partner at HighVista Strategies, opens up about navigating the lower middle market during financial downturns and seizing unique opportunities that many …

THE 2024 SHRINERS CHILDREN’S OPEN, Fantasy Golf Picks & Plays | Fantasy Golf Degenerates Join Kenny Kim and Byron Lindeque as they dive into The 2024 Shriners Children’s Open at TPC Summerlin. Get insider previews of the course, expert analysis of the odds, and exclusive Fantasy Golf picks and best bets from the "Fantasy Golf Degenerates" podcast. …

Send us a text There is a valuable skill that will set you apart from most developers. It will go from a nice to have to a requirement if you want to move into leadership: Public speaking. If you’re like me, maybe you think you can just hide in your code hole and never speak. I tried this method for a few years and it sorta worked. I didn’t get fir…

Send us a text One started a multi-million dollar business. 💰 Another wrote a popular library for unit testing that you've probably heard of. 🧠 The last one called me out on my b.s. 😅 I stole a little piece of each of these developers to accelerate my own career. I've been very lucky. I live in the epicenter of the tech universe in the San Francisc…

THE 2024 BLACK DESERT CHAMPIONSHIP, Fantasy Golf Picks & Plays | Fantasy Golf Degenerates Join Kenny Kim and Byron Lindeque as they dive into The 2024 Black Desert Championship at The Black Desert Resort Golf Course. Get insider previews of the course, expert analysis of the odds, and exclusive Fantasy Golf picks and best bets from the "Fantasy Gol…

Send us a text Dr. Junaid Akhtar is content architect at Educative and an expert in the science of education and specifically, learning to code. In this episode we discuss: - what most people get wrong about learning to code and learning in general - the best way to stay motivated - why 10,000 hours to master a subject is BS - project-based learnin…

Send us a text Professional software developers overwhelmingly use SQL but few coding bootcamps teach it. Learning some basic SQL doesn't need to be overwhelming or complicated. Listen to the episode and follow along with this post to get some hands-on practice with SQL. Click here to grab your guide. Sign up for early access to our upcoming Python…

THE 2024 SANDERSON FARMS CHAMPIONSHIP, Fantasy Golf Picks & Plays | Fantasy Golf Degenerates Join Kenny Kim and Byron Lindeque as they dive into The 2024 Sanderson Farms Championship at The Country Club of Jackson. Get insider previews of the course, expert analysis of the odds, and exclusive Fantasy Golf picks and best bets from the "Fantasy Golf …

Send us a text Without a clear path from junior developer to senior, most developers fall into the coding trap: You double down on your current programming language to become an "expert" You add more tools to your tool belt like a new, more impressive programming language (Rust anyone?) You obsess over code quality and writing error free code You w…

Send us a text Before you watch another 100 hour YouTube tutorial, try these 4 side projects which are small enough to do over a weekend and will teach you a hell of a lot about writing JavaScript. In this episode we will explore the concepts you will learn with these projects, how to get started and where to find information to fill in the gaps in…

Send us a text Dicky Kitchen is a self-taught developer who made the leap into tech in his 40s—without a degree, bootcamp, or formal schooling. Dicky is in his first 90 days as a professional developer after a career as a phyiscal therapy assistant. We dive into Dicky’s journey from physical therapy to coding, how he found success learning online, …

Send us a text Don't hate mail me just yet. “Free” work as a developer can feel like a controversial topic, but it could be the key to jump-starting your career. I’ll walk you through strategies for gaining credibility, building a portfolio, and turning your free work into a launchpad for your development career. You will learn how to: -Discover va…

Send us a text I know the smartest and best looking developers are listening to this podcast. As a thank you, here's a mini-tutorial to learn some backend software development as a Javascript developer. Video: https://youtu.be/9mU6Mnq9ZXY Code: https://github.com/CodeCoachJS/js_pros_backend_starter.git​ Please share this and tag me if you do! One l…

Send us a text In the last decade, I got sober, learned to code, and lost 50 pounds. At the end of the day, the key to all of these transformations came down to habits. In this episode, I break down how small, consistent changes can lead to big life transformations—whether you want to improve your coding skills, land a job, or just build better hab…

How can you transition a business successfully from a retiring entrepreneur to the next generation? This episode dives into the human element of mergers and acquisitions, revealing strategies to make these transitions smooth and profitable. Brian Shields, co-founder of Handoff Partners, shares his journey of combining financial expertise with opera…

THE 2024 PROCORE CHAMPIONSHIP, Fantasy Golf Picks & Plays | Fantasy Golf Degenerates Join Kenny Kim and Byron Lindeque as they dive into The 2024 ProCore Championship at Silverado Resort (North Course). Get insider previews of the course, expert analysis of the odds, and exclusive Fantasy Golf picks and best bets from the "Fantasy Golf Degenerates"…

Send us a text The field of software development tends to attract neuro-divergent people, and because of the emphasis on problem-solving, long stretches of focus, and task management, developers with ADHD often face unique challenges. Henry Lam, an ADHD coach for professionals who shares practical strategies for managing time boosting motivation mi…

Send us a text Wondering where to take your first step in the tech world? Should you aim for a fast-paced startup, a steady mid-sized company, or a giant like Google? In this episode I share my personal journey through all three—from a stressful startup experience to working at Fortune 100 companies. Learn the pros and cons of each environment, and…

Send us a text In this interview, Dagna Bieda, an accomplished software engineer and author of "Brain Refactor", shares how she struggled with communication as a developer and how she had to "refactor" her own mindset to reach the next level in her career as well as: Common pitfalls that most software engineers make in their career Why "mindset" is…

Send us a text Let me be clear: junior developers are necessary. They are also risky to hire. Let's explore the economics of hiring juniors, how to de-risk yourself and what the hell "junior" really means. Also - here's my email if you want any targeted advice: brian@parsity.io Include your Github and LinkedIn and I'll give you my 3 cents! PS. We h…

Unlock the secrets of sustainable growth and discover the power of a founder's mindset in transforming consumer brands, as revealed by industry veteran Mark Tarchetti. In this episode, Mark Tarchetti, founder of Alchemy-Rx and author of "Pick a Lane: Growth Strategy in a Fast-Changing World," shares his insights on reimagining businesses and implem…

THE 2024 TOUR CHAMPIONSHIP, Fantasy Golf Picks & Plays | Fantasy Golf Degenerates Join Kenny Kim and Byron Lindeque as they dive into The 2024 TOUR Championship at East Lake Golf Club. Get insider previews of the course, expert analysis of the odds, and exclusive Fantasy Golf picks and best bets from the "Fantasy Golf Degenerates" podcast. Tune in …

Send us a text Aaron went from rapper to New York City Transit worker to working at some of the largest names in tech including Coinbase, Docker and Meta (Facebook). This story isn't really about tech or money, but that's a piece of it. The real story is about refusing to settle, rising above your circumstances and creating options in life when you…

Send us a text The problem with the tech advice you get on LinkedIn, X and TikTok is that it doesn't reflect reality. The loudest voices dominate the space and create an echo chamber. Luckily, Stack Overflow surveys tens of thousands of developers every year to find out: - what professional developers REALLY think about AI taking their jobs - the t…

Imagine a world where you could buy and sell businesses with just a few clicks, all while having the peace of mind that your transaction is protected. Sounds too good to be true? Not anymore, thanks to Flippa's innovative platform and their new game-changing capability. In this episode, Blake Hutchison, CEO of Flippa discusses how Flippa is revolut…

HE 2024 BMW CHAMPIONSHIP, Fantasy Golf Picks & Plays | Fantasy Golf Degenerates Join Kenny Kim and Byron Lindeque as they dive into The 2024 BMW Championship at Castle Pines Golf Club. Get insider previews of the course, expert analysis of the odds, and exclusive Fantasy Golf picks and best bets from the "Fantasy Golf Degenerates" podcast. Tune in …

Send us a text Parsity grad Nils decided to change careers at 44 from professor of music to software engineer. His story may not seem typical but in many ways it follows the same pattern that has worked for other career changers: - He worked on real world projects in exchange for credibility. - He was open to hybrid opportunities. - He went outside…

Send us a text 15 years ago I made money by trading various substances for cash. I was hooked on drugs, alcohol and living like a loser. It took 3 near death experiences, 2 children, 1 intervention and too many sleepless nights to count before I changed my ways. The transition from criminal addict to nerdy software engineer was tough and there are …

THE 2024 FEDEX ST. JUDE CHAMPIONSHIP, Fantasy Golf Picks & Plays | Fantasy Golf Degenerates Join Kenny Kim and Byron Lindeque as they dive into The 2024 St. Jude Championship at TPC Southwind. Get insider previews of the course, expert analysis of the odds, and exclusive Fantasy Golf picks and best bets from the "Fantasy Golf Degenerates" podcast. …

Send us a text I used to hate admitting my mistakes when I was a more junior developer. Over the years, I've made some embarrassing blunders. I've thought I was going to be fired a dozen times. You can not avoid making mistakes as a software developer. It's part of the learning process. There are a few common problems most developers will encounter…

Send us a text Should I even be telling you this? I mean I own a coding bootcamp. The reality is that you don't need a degree OR a coding bootcamp to be a hire-able developer but there's a reason why the majority of software engineers have some formal education. Let's go over a plan for you to learn the basics of web development on your own and whe…

What does it take to successfully sell a business and achieve a fulfilling outcome for all parties involved? Learn the secrets from an M&A expert who has helped countless business owners navigate the complex world of mergers and acquisitions. In this episode we speak with Scott Bushkie, founder of Cornerstone Business Services, an investment bankin…

THE 2024 WYNDHAM CHAMPIONSHIP, Fantasy Golf Picks & Plays | Fantasy Golf Degenerates Join Geoff Feinberg and Byron Lindeque as they dive into the The 2024 Wyndham Championship at Sedgefield Country Club. Get insider previews of the course, expert analysis of the odds, and exclusive Fantasy Golf picks and best bets from the "Fantasy Golf Degenerates…

Send us a text Pessimists are often right. Optimists are often successful. When you're doing something new like learning to code, you don't have any "proof" that you will be good at it. Your brain wants to find patterns to protect you from an uncertain future. You scroll IG, YouTube or LinkedIn and are inundated with horror stories which affect you…

Send us a text Learning to code isn't enough. 10 years ago, being able to write some HTML, CSS, Jquery and JavaScript could land you a job. Honestly, you can still make money just knowing these basics. But, if you want career where you work on interesting problems and are highly compensated, there are 3 skills you're going to need which we'll explo…

98% of the time, we fail to understand the intricacies of secondary market transactions... How does rep and warranty insurance play a crucial role in closing these deals? In this episode, Mike Bego, managing partner of Kline Hill Partners, reveals the secrets of the secondary private equity market and the role of rep and warranty insurance. In this…

THE 2024 OLYMPICS, Fantasy Golf Picks & Plays | Fantasy Golf Degenerates Join Kenny Kim and Byron Lindeque as they dive into the The 2024 Olympics at Le Golf National. Get insider previews of the course, expert analysis of the odds, and exclusive Fantasy Golf picks and best bets from the "Fantasy Golf Degenerates" podcast. Tune in for a deep dive i…