Self-Taught Devs

Self-Taught Devs

Self-Taught Devs

Episodes 101
Avg. Duration 33m
Activity Dormant
Since Jan 2023
Latest Episode Apr 2025

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Weekly
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Episodic
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anchor.fm

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About This Podcast

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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Recent Episodes

#100 - The Final Episode

Apr 18, 2025 55m

This is it, folks! Episode 100. We're going out with a bit of a retrospective, some honest conversation, and a whole lot of gratitude to everyone who has been with us for any part of the podcast. Big…

#99 - Supervisor Vs. Leader

Apr 04, 2025 23m

What is a supervisor and what is a leader? These two can be the same person but there are differences between the two. This week, Eric and Matt discuss what are some qualities that make someone a…

#98 - How Much Planning Should You Do?

Mar 21, 2025 23m

The internet is full of very strong opinions, and this weeks topic was influenced by one Eric heard recently. How much planning should you be doing when you write code? Should you write down all of…

#97 - Dealing with rejection

Mar 07, 2025 27m

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…

#96 - Growing as a Software Engineer

Feb 21, 2025 20m

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,…

#95 - LinkedIn for software Devs Pt. 2

Feb 07, 2025 28m

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…

#94 - Learning Your Second Programming Language

Jan 24, 2025 23m

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…

#93 - LinkedIn for Software Devs Pt. 1

Jan 10, 2025 21m

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…

#92 - Should You Chase Imposter Syndrome?

Dec 27, 2024 24m

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…

#91 - Considerations for networking

Dec 13, 2024 33m

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…

#90 - Avoid The Hype

Nov 29, 2024 21m

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…

#89 - Changing direction with your goals

Nov 15, 2024 20m

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…

#88 - Problem Solving Techniques

Nov 01, 2024 26m

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…

#87 - Should you get your CS degree

Oct 23, 2024 26m

Should you pursue a college degree? In many industries, having a college degree is becoming less and less necessary. With this in mind, should you pursue a college degree? In this episode Eric and…

S86 #86 - New Project: Livestream Update

Oct 04, 2024 17m

This week, Matt and Eric discuss a brand new project: Eric is livestream-building a full-stack application! This conversation is all about getting started in the streaming space, collaborating,…

#85 - Working in tech for the government

Sep 20, 2024 17m

This week Matt and Eric discuss an employment avenue that many don't think about when it comes to working in tech. Matt discusses his experience working in government. This includes the hiring…

#84 - How To Navigate Multiple Interests In Tech

Sep 06, 2024 16m

This week Matt and Eric answer a listener question! How do you handle navigating multiple interests in tech? If you are curious about a lot of different topics and want to build a wide array of…

#83 - The future of the podcast

Aug 23, 2024 21m

After their 2-week Eric and Matt have decided on a new goal with the Self-Taught Devs podcast. In this episode they discuss what they've been up to, why they took a break, and what to expect for the…

A break from the Podcast

Aug 09, 2024 0m

We're taking a 2-week break from recording. For the last year and a half we've released an episode every single Friday. We decided to take a bit of a break to refresh. Thank you for listening. We'll…

#82 - Jack Herrington

Aug 02, 2024 56m

This week Matt and Eric have a conversation with Jack Herrington! Jack is a Principal Fullstack Software Engineer and host of a popular YouTube channel where he is regularly educating over 180,000…

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