Develop Yourself

Build AI systems at Parsity.I joined a fast-paced AI startup in early 2025 where the non-technical CEOs pushed an “AI-first” mandate—“twice as much in half the time with less people” and it turned into vibe-coding chaos. I'm still using AI to write 90% of my code with a very different approach on my new team.If you're feeling the pressure to "move faster" with AI, then this one's for you.

AI didn’t kill software jobs.But it did throw a grenade into the hiring funnel.In this episode, I break down 8 harsh truths about getting hired as a developer in 2026 — and none of them are the feel-good LinkedIn advice you’re used to hearing.Why vibe coding isn’t a careerWhy no one cares about your certificateWhy your portfolio probably doesn’t matterWhy full stack is now the baselineWhy AI productivity claims are mostly nonsenseWhy waiting until you feel “ready” is killing your momentumWhy titles matter more than people admitAnd why hiring is broken — but not hopelessThis isn’t theory. I’m sharing what I’ve seen as a hiring manager, what I’ve seen in interviews, and what I’ve seen work for developers I’ve mentored.The market isn’t dead.But the rules have changed.If you want to land your first job — or level up in this AI-first world — you need to understand what actually matters now.If you’re serious about switching careers and becoming a software developer, go to parsity.io or schedule a chat using the link in the show notes.

Should you get a computer science degree, enroll in a coding bootcamp, or teach yourself how to code?You’re probably not going to love the answer… but it depends.In this episode, I shares my unfiltered, experience-backed take after working with hundreds of aspiring developers and hiring developers myself.Let's breaks down what actually matters when trying to land your first software job — and where each path (college, bootcamp, or self-taught) helps or hurts.Why a college degree might help… but often not for the reason you thinkWhen bootcamps give you an edge — and where they fall shortThe uncomfortable truth about the “self-taught developer” mythHow hiring really works at startups vs big tech companiesWhy fundamentals and computer science matter more later in your careerHow AI is changing the skills new developers need to stay employableThe role of structure, accountability, and mentorship in actually getting hiredIf you’re trying to break into software development and feeling overwhelmed by all the options, this episode will help you choose a path based on your time, money, learning style, and career goals — not hype.If you are considering a coding bootcamp program, I encourage you to consider Parsity. Apply Here.

The hiring bar for junior developers has changed, and pretending it hasn’t will only slow your career. Let's break down a simple strategy to beat the “no experience” trap: Ship a small product you intend to sell, get one or two real users, and use those lessons to tell stronger stories in interviews. Instead of another tutorial portfolio, you’ll learn to show autonomy, reliability, and ownership—the exact traits teams are optimizing for in tighter markets.By the end, you’ll know how to replace vague “potential” with proof of autonomy: shipped features, hard-earned trade-offs, and stories that map directly to the realities of modern teams.Resources:Side project planner: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1uJ5Bom0WmS410K5B2m5TkbZ7d1G9BdTaX4nKprYschI/editSide project video: https://youtu.be/2TWioJCIaxESend us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI

Grab your free interview prep crash course here: https://parsity.io/interview-prepWhiteboard interviews aren’t broken — most candidates just prepare for them the wrong way. This episode shows why copying Big Tech interview prep is a trap and walks through three algorithm patterns that consistently appear in everyday software interviews. It’s a no-nonsense roadmap for learning just enough DSA to pass interviews without wasting years on theory.Send us a textShameless Plugs 🧑‍💻 Free 5 day email course to go from HTML to AI 🤔 Got a question you want answered on the pod? Drop it here Apply for 1 of 12 spots at Parsity - Learn to build complex software with AI integrations. AI Bootcamp - for software developers who want to be the expert on their team when it comes to AI