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Suitcase Coder: The Podcast

Suitcase Coder: The Podcast

By Suitcase Coder

If you're learning to code, because you want to switch or start a new career as a web developer or software developer, then this podcast is for you! I'll be sharing my personal journey from joining a coding bootcamp to becoming a remote developer. One day I'll travel the world as a digital nomad making a living as a developer, but until then I will continue to share all the advice I can, to make your transition into tech a better experience. Enjoy!
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14: My Biggest Mistake as a Coding Bootcamp Student

Suitcase Coder: The PodcastMay 13, 2020

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20: Interview with Erik Hanchett from the "Self Taught Or Not" Podcast
Aug 31, 202129:19
19: Don’t Make These Mistakes as a Junior Developer
Aug 10, 202113:11
18: Tips for Working Remotely, Truly Remote
Aug 03, 202108:51
17: How To Decide on Your First Coding Project
May 18, 202113:35
16. 5 Reasons You Should Apply to That Software Development Job Today
May 11, 202109:59
15: From Pizza Delivery to 6-Figures as a Self-Taught Software Development
May 04, 202158:26
14: 6 Simple Study Tips for Learning to Code
Apr 06, 202113:26
13: Javascript Arrays and For Loops
Mar 30, 202107:14
12: Life Lessons From Learning To Code
Mar 23, 202110:47
11: Wireframing for Web and Software Developers
Mar 09, 202109:28
10: Interview with Eric B. - The Importance of Accessibility in Software Development
Mar 02, 202142:58
09: My Current Struggles as a Software Developer (REAL TALK)
Feb 23, 202119:19
08: How To Tackle Any New Subject When Learning To Code
Feb 23, 202112:26
07: Don’t Expect To Learn This at a Coding Bootcamp
Feb 02, 202115:55
06: Intro to In-Browser Text Editors (Repl.it, JSFiddle, CodePen, etc.)
Jan 26, 202107:46
05: Interview with Microsoft Developer: Bryan Leighton (LeWagon to Microsoft!)
Jan 19, 202151:02
04: Don't Waste Coding Bootcamp Time
Jan 12, 202115:44
03. Coding Bootcamp Pause Days
Jan 05, 202110:15
02: Web Dev Portfolio and Why You Need One Now
Dec 29, 202010:43
01: Interview with Ollie and the Captain

01: Interview with Ollie and the Captain

I'm so excited to start off season two with an extended interview with @OllieandtheCaptain all the way from South Africa! Ollie shares with us his journey into software development, how he convinced his job to allow him to work remotely, and he shares his budget as a digital nomad! Oh, and so much more!

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Dec 22, 202001:03:60
20: Just Do it & End of Season Review
Jul 01, 202006:47
19: Where Most Students Get Stuck in a Coding Bootcamp
Jun 24, 202007:45
18: Why You Need a Coding Mentor
Jun 16, 202008:40
17: Top CSS Questions… Debunked!
Jun 09, 202010:44
16: Current Update (after bootcamp hiring, freelancing, remote work, travel goals, etc)

16: Current Update (after bootcamp hiring, freelancing, remote work, travel goals, etc)

Hi everyone! I wanted to interrupt my episodes and take a step back to just share what my current job-situation is like and what my goals are in the future, just because I want to share more in-depth episodes about the job application process and post-bootcamp life, but also wanted to share what I'm up to these days career-wise... especially since I'm giving away much unsolicited advice surrounding this whole coding topic :)

hope you enjoy!

May 27, 202009:09
15: Note-Taking for Coding Students (How to take notes when learning to code)
May 19, 202009:22
14: My Biggest Mistake as a Coding Bootcamp Student
May 13, 202016:20
13: 5 Reasons You Need a Community When Learning to Code
May 05, 202008:47
12: The 7 Tools Necessary for Learning to Code
Apr 28, 202010:30
11: Ask Better (Coding) Questions. Get Unstuck Quicker.
Apr 21, 202009:15
10: The Power of Knowing your WHY
Apr 14, 202008:27
09: Am I too old to make a career switch?

09: Am I too old to make a career switch?

Here are a few reasons why I don't think it's too late to make a career switch and what are some steps you can take to actually make the move.  Action Item: Find your roadblocks Coding Challenge: Write a function that returns a random number between 18 and 24.  Get in touch:  Website, YouTube Channel, Twitter, Instagram

Apr 07, 202010:13
08: HTML Basics Explained
Mar 31, 202010:31
07: Remote Video Conferencing Etiquette
Mar 24, 202008:42
06: Three Things I Wish I Did Before Starting My Coding Bootcamp

06: Three Things I Wish I Did Before Starting My Coding Bootcamp

The top three things I wish I did before starting my coding bootcamp, and how they can give you a head start!

Are you thinking of becoming a web developer? Are you interested in learning to code? Did you make the leap and sign up for a coding bootcamp, but are anxious to get started? This episode provides three actions you can take before beginning your learning to code journey that may help you get a head start on your coding bootcamp!

Weekly Coding Challenge: Create a function that returns whether a string is a palindrome or not.
Visit the website for coding challenge preview and solutions to previous coding challenges!
Youtube recordings:

Mar 17, 202013:26
05: Top Five Questions to Ask Before Joining a Coding Bootcamp
Mar 13, 202011:39
04: Bootcamp, CS Degree, or Self-taught
Mar 04, 202017:59
03: So You Want to be a Developer, Huh?
Feb 25, 202012:10
02: Prove Yourself as a Developer

02: Prove Yourself as a Developer

Applying to jobs is always difficult, and being an entry-level developer seems twice as hard. Listen up for suggestions on how to prove yourself as a programmer when it comes time to job applications.

Weekly Challenge: Create an array of at least ten names, then create a function that returns (or logs) only names that are four letters long or less. Ex: Laura would not get logged, but Sara would. Solution out on Monday
Watch on Youtube: All episodes are recorded and posted on my youtube channel, where you will also find solutions to my weekly challenges, tutorials, and more!
Follow me on Twitter: This is where I share updates on my stuff, as well as great articles and resources I find along the way!
Other Mentions: Loom - the software application I use to record most of my youtube videos

Feb 18, 202011:32
01: Distractions and How to Avoid Them
Feb 11, 202013:16