Learn CS in Tamil
By Tamizhvendan S
Learn CS in TamilFeb 08, 2024
19: From Complexity to Culture: Finding the Right Environment for Software Development
Gravitating toward complicated solutions is a typical tendency of a software developer. In this episode, I trace it back to the origin of why we think so and the organization's cultural influence on this. Then, I will discuss how to find an organization that fosters the right culture.
18: What to focus on in your first job
As a fresher, when you join an organization, your mind will wander after a few months, contemplating various things. Here is my suggestion on what to focus on and, most importantly, why you have to give yourself some time.
17: Happy New You
Have you ever thought about why you cannot achieve your year-end resolutions most of the time?
Seeking an answer to this question led me to six more questions, and the answers to them changed my life for the better.
In this podcast episode, I will share how it shaped my life and kindle a different thought process in you to help yourself in the same journey!
16: Cultivating Code Culture - Strategies for Seamless Software Development
Discover the secrets to a harmonious code development process, from the right mindset for individual devs to the leadership skills senior developers employ to foster a positive code culture.
Uncover senior developers' leadership strategies to cultivate a culture of excellence in code reviews, handling QA issues, and avoiding judgment on outcomes.
15: Navigating Software Development Realities
Uncover the secrets to a successful software development journey. From setting expectations as a junior developer to creating a space for honest communication as a lead, we discuss the significance of unlearning, hiring for cultural resonance, and preventing the dilution of organizational culture.
Book Recommendation: How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing with People
14: Deciding Between Technical and People-Management Roles in IT: My Journey and Insights
Hey everyone, I'm sharing my thoughts on deciding between technical and people-management roles in the IT industry in this episode.
I start by discussing the critical criteria that can help you better understand yourself, which is an essential first step in making this decision. Then, I address some common misconceptions that can cloud our judgment when considering these roles.
Finally, I wrap up the episode by sharing my personal experience of going through this decision-making process. I share some insights and tips I learned along the way, and I hope they can be helpful to anyone else grappling with this decision.
If you're working in the IT industry and wondering whether to pursue a technical or people-management role, this episode is for you! Tune in for practical advice and inspiration to help you make an informed decision about your career path.
References:
1. Unnai Arindhal Song
2. First Principles Thinking and asking five Whys.
3. Book: How to Have Confidence and Power in Dealing with People
4. Book: How I Raised Myself from Failure to Success in Selling
13: Mastering the Basics in Software Development (Part 2)
In this episode, we build on the foundation laid in Part 1 and delve into strategies for mastering the basics of software development. We discuss common mistakes beginners make, how to avoid them, and tips and tricks for improving your skills and setting yourself up for success in the field. This episode is a must-listen whether you're just starting or looking to take your career to the next level. Tune in to learn how to master the basics and excel as a software developer.
References
- Teach Yourself Programming in Ten Years - A Blog post by Peter Norvig
- Podcast Episodes - How long should I give myself to learn, How I learn a programming language and take it to the next level, Do not prepare for an interview. Instead, prepare for a career.
- Htmx & Unpoly
12: Mastering the Basics in Software Development (Part 1)
In this episode, we lay the foundation for mastering the basics of software development. We explore what the basics are and why they are essential for success in the field. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this episode is packed with valuable insights and practical advice. Join us as we set the stage for understanding and mastering software development fundamentals.
References
* Code Reviews Episodes in Learn CS in Tamil
* Podcast episode on the mental model on how to choose between Library vs Framework
11: Will ChatGPT replace my job?
ChatGPT is the talk of the town all over the internet. There is no doubt that it's a significant milestone in AI. But will it replace your job? The best person to answer this question is you. Let me share my views on how you can find that answer by yourself.
10: Do I need an academic degree to have a successful career in the IT industry?
Though the IT industry doesn't need a formal degree to have a successful career, we can't rule out an academic degree. In this episode, l will share three reasons why we need to consider a degree through my personal experiences.
9: Layoffs Everywhere - Are you going to react or respond?
The past ten days were quite unfortunate for many people due to layoffs across the industry in various companies. Whether we accept it or not, it is unavoidable due to various factors outside our control. But we can control two things. Do check out this episode if you are curious to know what they are and learn how you can prepare for a more robust career.
References
8: The mental model for choosing a framework, library, or building our own for developing software
Every time we sit to write a software product, we encounter many questions. One crucial question is deciding whether to use a framework, assemble multiple libraries, or build our own. In this episode, I will provide a mental model of approaching it through a real-life scenario.
7: Learning to Learn - Part 5 - Where to start, what to focus and how to keep ourselves updated?
There are so many things to learn in software development. In this fifth part of my conservation with Lakshmi, we focus on Where to start, what to focus and to keep ourselves updated.
References
- Venkat Subramanian - https://twitter.com/venkat_s
- Neil Ford - https://nealford.com
- Micro Conf - https://www.youtube.com/c/MicroConf
- https://javascriptweekly.com/
- https://changelog.com/weekly
- https://www.infoq.com/
6: Learning to Learn - Part 4 - Two styles of learning, how contributing to an open-source library helps you & benefits of documenting your learning
In this third part of my conservation with Lakshmi, we focus on two different styles of learning, learn by creating & learn by using. Then we discuss how to take it to the next level by contributing to open-source and its benefits. Finally, we wrap this episode with my views on why we need to document our learning journey.
References
5: Learning to Learn - Part 3 - How I learn a programming language and take it to the next level
In this third part of my conservation with Lakshmi, we focus on how to learn a programming language, a library, or a framework and how to take it to the next level after you learned the basics.
References
- LISP - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lisp_(programming_language)
- John McCarthy - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_McCarthy_(computer_scientist)
- Communicating sequential processes - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Communicating_sequential_processes
- Go Proverbs with Rob Pike - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PAAkCSZUG1c
- Go Proverbs - https://go-proverbs.github.io/
- ESPN Cric Info - https://www.espncricinfo.com/
- Elm Lang - https://elm-lang.org/
- Elm Architecture - https://guide.elm-lang.org/architecture/
- Ruby on Rails Doctrine - https://rubyonrails.org/doctrine
- Conceptual Compression - https://youtu.be/zKyv-IGvgGE?t=1046
- My GitHub Repository - https://github.com/tamizhvendan
4: Learning to Learn - Part 2 - Mentorship
In this second part of my conservation with Lakshmi, we focus on mentorship. We cover the role of a mentor, how to find them, qualify them, and when to leave them and find someone else.
References:
- Scott Hanselman - https://www.hanselman.com
- Venkat Subramaniam - https://twitter.com/venkat_s
- Erik Kennedy - https://learnui.design
- Refactoring UI Book - https://www.refactoringui.com/
- Product Led Growth - https://www.amazon.in/Product-Led-Growth-Build-Product-Itself-ebook/dp/B07P6288ZF
- Level Up Your Product Skills - https://growth.design/
3: Learning To Learn - Part - 1
In this first part of the series on learning to learn, Lakshmi Narasimhan and I discuss how to learn, how to find ideas for side projects and where to start as a fresher, and finally experienced people's attitudes towards learning.
References:
Anna University - B.E CSE - Regulation 2015 - Syllabus (Read the objectives section)
2: Do not prepare for an interview. Instead, prepare for a career
When you are preparing for cracking an interview, you miss the big picture and become a victim of false propaganda. Instead, we should approach this problem holistically. In this episode, I share my perspective on preparing for a career instead of preparing for an interview.
1: How long I should give myself to learn?
Learning is a never-ending journey. In software development, there are multiple things to learn. How to determine what to learn and how long you should give yourself. In this episode, I share my journey on how I approached this in my life. - https://www.learncsintamil.com