
How to Code: Web Development
By Robert Guss
A podcast for aspiring web developers. Host Robert Guss is a self-taught front-end developer currently working as a Developer Experience Engineer at Cypress.io. We discuss learning how to code, strategies for getting your first job, web technology news, interviews, testing, and more on this show. Website: howtocode.io Twitter: @howtocode_io
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You need to stand out
In this episode, I discuss why it's important for you as a developer to stand out when applying for jobs and how to do it. I also share some of my own personal experience and the things I have done to over the years to separate myself from the competition.
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Twitter
How to Code
Newsletter
22:04
January 23, 2023

There are no shortcuts
In this episode, I discuss how there are no shortcuts in programming and why you need to avoid people promising to teach you how to code in unrealistic time frames. You have to put in the work because there are no shortcuts.
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Twitter
How to Code
Newsletter
08:51
January 20, 2023

Everyone's bad at programming
In this episode, I talk about how everyone's bad at programming and the dangers of comparing yourself to others. I also discuss the Iceberg principle and why comparing yourself to yourself is important.
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Twitter
How to Code
Newsletter
20:12
December 27, 2022

AI and the future of software development
What are some of the ways AI will impact software development? In this episode, I attempt to "predict the future" with how I see AI changing how we write software.
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How To Code Website
Twitter
ChatGPT
ChatGPT Twitter Source
ChatGPT AWS IAM policy
Coherence
Coherence Blog
GitHub Copilot
Replit Ghostwriter
Amazon CodeGuru
GitLab’s ModelOps
Grammarly
Diffblue
20:38
December 08, 2022

You're learning too much
In this episode, I discuss how constant learning is a subtle form of procrastination. I also discuss issues of impostor syndrome and how to overcome them.
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How To Code Website
Twitter
15:41
November 30, 2022

Learn the fundamentals
In this episode, I discuss the importance of learning the fundamentals and the dangers of abstractions.
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How To Code Website
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Resources
Web Bos Beginner JavaScript: https://beginnerjavascript.com/
JavaScript 30: https://javascript30.com/
JavaScript the weird parts: https://www.udemy.com/course/understand-javascript/
The Odin Project: https://www.theodinproject.com/
Learn to Code HTML & CSS by Shay Howe: https://learn.shayhowe.com/html-css/
Learn to program: https://pragprog.com/titles/ltp3/learn-to-program-third-edition/
Learn enough: https://www.learnenough.com/
You don’t know JS: https://github.com/getify/You-Dont-Know-JS
JS for cats: http://jsforcats.com/
Eloquent JS: https://eloquentjavascript.net/
Scrimba: https://scrimba.com/allcourses?price=free
Microsoft web dev for beginners: https://github.com/microsoft/Web-Dev-For-Beginners
14:16
November 11, 2022

Podcast & life update
In this episode, I give a quick update on the state of this podcast and what has been going on in my life over the past month or so.
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How To Code Website
Twitter
Coherence
Coherence Docs
05:51
November 11, 2022

The truth about hustle culture
In this episode I discuss the truth about hustle culture, what it is and why it is dangerous. I share some of my personal experiences with burnout and offer tips and advice to help prevent it.
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How To Code Website
Twitter
20:47
September 23, 2022

The importance of testing
In this episode, I discuss why testing is important. I provide some free resources and tips on where you can learn to test for free. I also share some career advice on testing can help you get your first job in tech.
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How To Code Website
Twitter
Free testing curriculum
Cypress Real World App
30:28
September 08, 2022

Dead tech fallacies
In this episode, I debunk the common notion that certain technologies are dead. I compare and contrast what is often said versus reality. I also give my advice on what technologies you need to learn when first starting out and why. I also provide some advice and strategies for your getting your first job in tech.
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How To Code Website
Twitter
WordPress stats
State of Laravel 2022
Packagist - Laravel
Ruby on Rails
24:03
August 19, 2022

CS degree vs bootcamp vs self-taught
In this episode, I share my thoughts on the differences between getting a Computer Science or CS Degree vs going to a BootCamp or teaching yourself how to code. I share some personal experiences and advice for choosing which method is right for you. I also provide my thoughts on several free and paid options that are available and what I would personally do if I had to do it all over again.
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How To Code Website
Twitter
School of Code
Free Code Camp
The Odin Project
Learn Enough
Lean Enough Scholarship
Scrimba
37:11
August 04, 2022

Why teaching is the best way to learn
In this episode, I discuss why teaching is the best way to learn. I also discuss the importance of writing as a software developer and why you should start blogging and sharing the things you learn. I also give some advice on how to stand out from everyone else when you are applying for jobs, especially for your first junior developer job.
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CodeNewbie
100DaysOfCode
How To Code Website
Twitter
40:03
July 21, 2022

Why are you here?
In this episode, I discuss the importance of understanding why you are learning how to code. Learning how to code is incredibly difficult and knowing why you are doing this in the first place will help keep you motivated when things get tough, and trust me, they will. I also discuss how it is important to help out others and give back. I offer some advice about how to keep your priorities straight while you are learning and give some examples of some of the bad information that is out there. Finally, I stress the importance of taking care of yourself, eating right, and exercising. Enjoy friends.
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Kinsta Article
How To Code Website
Twitter
32:10
July 07, 2022

How I taught myself how to code
In this episode, I discuss how I taught myself how to code in 5 months without any prior programming experience. I discuss my background prior to becoming a developer and the jobs and experiences I have had since becoming a full-time developer. I also share some advice on strategies I used to get my first job, how to get the real-world experience you need for your resume, and technical interviewing.
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Blog post
How to Code Website
Twitter
Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay
28:41
June 23, 2022

Why this podcast?
In this episode, I discuss the reasons and motivations for creating the how to code podcast.
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How to Code Website
Twitter
Music by ComaStudio from Pixabay
13:31
June 23, 2022