Self-Taught Devs

Mar 07 2025 98 ep. 32 mins 24

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The goal of Self Taught Devs is to highlight the learning and growth experience for new developers just getting into the industry. Join our hosts Matt and Eric as they discuss different software development topics and interview their amazing guests. Matt's Links: https://mehrlich-link-tree.netlify.app/ Eric's Links: https://linktr.ee/ericwinkdev

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#97 - Dealing with rejection

Mar 07 2025 27 mins

Have you been rejected recently? Whether it's from a job, interview, friendship, relationship or some other scenario, rejection can be very impactful on our lives. Eric and Matt discuss how to deal with rejection in the job search and on the job. Leave us a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelfTaughtDevs.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�

#96 - Growing as a Software Engineer

Feb 21 2025 20 mins

What is it like to grow in the role of Software Engineer? How might your experiences shape your opinions on the technologies you utilize?Join in on this conversation as Matt and Eric talk about SQL, Prisma, Tailwind, learning and growing, and how Eric's opinions and preferences have shifted over time.Leave us a message at⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelfTa

#95 - LinkedIn for software Devs Pt. 2

Feb 07 2025 28 mins

This part 2 of our discussion of LinkedIn. If you're a New Software Developer and you're looking for your first job then you're probably using LinkedIn. Matt and Eric both utilized LinkedIn to secure their first software Developer roles. Here they discuss some tips on how they used LinkedIn to explore opportunities. They also discuss some LinkedIn mistakes to avoid. L

#94 - Learning Your Second Programming Language

Jan 24 2025 23 mins

So you're thinking about learning your second programming language? When is the right time? How should you go about learning it? What language should even you pick? If any of these questions sound familiar to you, join in as Eric and Matt talk about Eric's experience in learning Go! Leave us a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelfTaughtDevs.net⁠

#93 - LinkedIn for Software Devs Pt. 1

Jan 10 2025 21 mins

If you're a New Software Developer and you're looking for your first job then you're probably using LinkedIn. Matt and Eric both utilized LinkedIn to secure their first software Developer roles. Here they discuss some tips on how they used LinkedIn to explore opportunities. They also discuss some LinkedIn mistakes to avoid. Leave us a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�

#92 - Should You Chase Imposter Syndrome?

Dec 27 2024 24 mins

Imposter Syndrome is a pretty frequent topic. In previous episodes we've talked about how to get through it, but is there more? Should you chase after that feeling? Could it be beneficial, or is it not worth the mental stress? Join Matt and Eric for this week's conversation to hear their thoughts! Leave us a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelfTaughtDevs.ne

#91 - Considerations for networking

Dec 13 2024 33 mins

Eric and Matt review a recent networking experience from Matt. They also discuss some things to consider while trying to network with others. This episode is filled with useful networking tips including things to avoid. Leave us a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelfTaughtDevs.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠�

#90 - Avoid The Hype

Nov 29 2024 21 mins

How do you avoid the hype in the software industry? In this episode, Matt and Eric discuss just that. What is the hype? Should you avoid it, or dive in? How can you successfully navigate the rapidly changing trends in the industrty? Leave us a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelfTaughtDevs.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign up for our ⁠⁠⁠

#89 - Changing direction with your goals

Nov 15 2024 20 mins

Matt and Eric discuss the process of deciding if you're on the right track with your goals. Moving forward doesn't necessarily mean moving in the right direction. How do you know you're going in the right or wrong direction and how do you adjust accordingly. Leave us a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelfTaughtDevs.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Sign

#88 - Problem Solving Techniques

Nov 01 2024 26 mins

This week, Matt and Eric discuss problem solving techniques. No matter how long you're doing it for, and the kinds of problems you solve, you're bound to find different ways of solving problems. How do you keep doing the things that make you better? How are you solving problems today? Leave us a message at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠SelfTaughtDevs.net⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠