Ladybug Podcast

What is a typical day in the life like for a software engineer? To close out Season 6, we thought it’d be a great idea to give you some insight into our workdays, as we all have very different roles and are in different stages of our careers. Show Notes [02:54] Morning routines [16:09] Beginning of the workday [28:15] The rest of the workday [49:03] Evenings and weekends [53:57] Top 3 tools for productivity Resources Any.do Fantastical Canva Things Superhuman Trello Apple Watch Markdown Notes Asana Resilient Management Animedoro Can Do writing The Little Memory Ali’s Trello Setup Transcript Here is this week's transcript

The definition of Agile is the ability to create and respond to change. Ultimately dealing with and succeeding in an uncertain or turbulent environment. I think we can all say with confidence that in the world of software development, being agile and agreeable to change helps you learn faster, connect with others better, and makes coding more fun. Today we are talking about the agile framework of software developers, its significance in the workplace and the familiar steps an agile process takes to go from a project’s concept, to the physical minimum viable product. Show Notes [03:00] What is Agile? [04:43] Agile Software Development [15:44] Agile Manifesto For Agile Software Development [16:00] 4 values [19:33] 12 Principles [34:07] Benefits [35:45] Drawbacks [38:34] What is Scrum? [44:05] Careers in scrum [53:56] Shout-Outs Resources The agile Manifesto The Agile Subway Map Sprints Scrum Alliance Certifications SAFe Certifications Transcript Here is this episode's transcript.

Whether you’re looking to start your own side business or create a lifelong career, the process of starting a new business can be overwhelming. This week on the podcast we’re discussing how to start your own business. We’ll dig deep into setting you up for success from the beginning and then answer the most common questions I receive about building and scaling your business. Show Notes [02:00] What is our experience with running a business? [05:47] Business plan [13:58] Who are your customers? [18:03] Market opportunities [35:50] Boostrapping vs. raising capital [39:41] Do you need to incorporate? [40:54] Banking and Taxes [51:52] Health insurance (USA) [53:30] Understanding the bookkeeping process [55:32] Shownotes Resources Quantic CORe Clerky Stripe Atlas Inc. Article Polywork Freelancing episode Indie Hackers episode Mercury Transcript Here is this episode's transcript

It’s easy to overlook documentation when building an application, but documentation can make or break a consumer’s experience. Today we’re diving into the world of documentation to discuss what it takes to write good documentation, the ethics of documentation, and some popular tools you can use to get started. Show Notes [01:58] Why does a company or app need good documentation? [04:09] Who do we write documentation for? [06:01] What makes good documentation? [11:05] Ethics of documentation [32:47] The structure of your documentation [34:35] What types of documentation should I write? [40:22] Documentation tools [44:51] Shoutouts Resources Alex.js Carolyn’s talk Self Defined Hemingway Bookstack Storybook Writing Technical Documentation video Notion Nuclino Docusaurus Next.js Nuxt.js Gatsby Jekyll Transcript Here is this week's transcript.

What is it about sitting down building a good study plan that... kinda sucks? Is it the planning? The execution? The Time commitment? Are we committing to learn too much? Regardless of this answer, today we’re sitting down to talk about how to better prepare to learn, how to execute a study plan to meet your goals, build better habits to help you learn and some of our own experiences learning how to learn. Show Notes [05:22] What is a study plan? [14:25] How Do You execute it? [29:05] Learning how to learn [42:48] Make a todo list [47:32] Start with something small [53:06] At least touch it once a day [1:02:03] Analyzing Your habits [1:03:40] Showing or sharing your progress & results [1:05:39] What If You get Stuck? [1:09:16] Shoutouts Resources How to create a study plan video Atomic Habits We Should All Be Millionaires by Rachel Rodgers Mindset by Carol Dweck Start With Why by Simon Sinek Learning How To Learn Ladybug Episode Coursera's Learning How To Learn Make It Stick Moonwalking With Einstein The Power of Habit Why We Sleep Tiny Habits Trello Todoist Asana Ali’s trello set up Badass Habits by Jen Cincero You are a Badass by Jen Cincero DynamoDB book by Alex DeBrie Getting Started In Tech Wellington Johnson The Beginning Software Engineer’s Playbook Amy Cruz Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD, 2nd Edition Transcript Here is this episode's transcript

You studied a bunch, landed the interview, passed the whiteboarding exercises, nailed the behavioral interview, and finally got the job. Congratulations on your new position! So now what? Today we’re sharing some of our experiences to help your job transition happen smoothly. Let’s get into it. Show Notes [01:54] Salary Negotiation [11:43] What to do in the first two weeks [50:42] Shoutouts Resources Grammarly - https://www.grammarly.com/ 5 Reasons Why Spotify’s onboarding is better than yours - https://compiled.blog/blog/five-reasons-why-spotifys-onboarding-is-better-than-yours Cross-cultural Communication - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/cross-cultural-communication?rq=culture Crucial Conversations - https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Talking-Stakes-Second/dp/1469266822 Gusto - https://gusto.com/ Transcript https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/70-so-you-got-a-job.md

2020 was one of the biggest years in the history of e-commerce. In fact, the pandemic spurred such a growth in e-commerce that the industry as a whole moved forward about 10 years in 3 months’ time. Whether you’re interested in starting your own store or learning how to develop for e-commerce, this week on the podcast we’re breaking it all down for you. Episode Notes [02:40] Platforms [07:22] Why e-commerce over brick & mortar [11:08] Starting your own store [41:16] Developing for e-commerce [49:03] Shoutouts Resources The Originals - https://www.amazon.com/Originals-How-Non-Conformists-Move-World/dp/014312885X The Power of Habit - https://www.amazon.com/Power-Habit-What-Life-Business/dp/081298160X Printful - https://www.printful.com/ Printify - https://printify.com/ TeeLaunch - https://teelaunch.com/ Creative Market - https://creativemarket.com/ Steve Schoger's Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/design-for-devs?rq=design Placeit.net - https://placeit.net/ Jenna Kutcher Writing a Bio - https://jennakutcherblog.com/5-ways-write-better-bio-page/ Accessibility Episode - https://www.ladybug.dev/episodes/web-accessibilitiy?rq=accessibility Growth Hacker Marketing - https://www.amazon.com/Growth-Hacker-Marketing-Primer-Advertising/dp/1591847389 Such a Fun Age - https://www.amazon.com/Such-Fun-Age-Kiley-Reid/dp/052554190X Think Again - https://www.amazon.com/Think-Again-Power-Knowing-What/dp/1984878107 Jamstack Ecommerce - https://github.com/jamstack-cms/jamstack-ecommerce Next.js Ecommerce Starter - https://nextjs.org/commerce Shopify.dev - https://shopify.dev/concepts/shopify-introduction Shopify Devs Twitch - https://www.twitch.tv/shopifydevs Shopify Partners - https://www.shopify.com/partners Transcript https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/68-ecommerce.md

It’s no secret that a major perk to working in development is the salary. Developers are often paid higher than the average salary, and as you move up in a company, you can see significant growth in your income. We all know financial literacy is often skipped in early education, which is why this week we’re talking all things financial planning with our special guest, Shannon Lee Simmons, to teach you what you need to know about managing your finances as a high earner. Show Notes [0:41] Tell us about yourself and what you do [02:00] Where to find a financial advisor? [03:48] What does it mean to be a high earner? [06:47] One of the biggest questions I see asked is whether you should save your money or pay off your debt first. How do you decide what to do with your money? [10:57] What benchmarks exist for net worth? Should we care? Where should you keep your money? How much should be kept in cash vs. investments? [19:14] How should you balance your lifestyle with wealth building? How do you recommend avoiding lifestyle creep but on the flip side, how do you make sure you’re allowing yourself to enjoy your money while also saving for the future? [23:09] We have an international audience so without getting too specific about different types of retirement accounts, what general advice can you give to those looking to save for retirement? When is the right time to see a financial advisor [28:27] What are your thoughts of the FIRE movement? [32:28] What are options and restricted stock units/RSUs? When should I consider taking equity for a lower salary? [36:04] Do you have any thoughts/ advice to any of these Wall Street Bets people investing in GME stocks? What tools do you recommend to people to help manage their finances? [41:42] Shoutouts [44:29] Where can our listeners find you on the internet? Resources New School of Finance - https://newschooloffinance.com Worry-Free Money - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07169VZRM Financial Starter Kit - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08B2LQ98X Transcript https://github.com/ladybug-podcast/ladybug-website/blob/master/transcripts/66-personal-finance.md