In today's episode, I talk about intentional problem solving and challenge listeners to stop reaching for the quickest answer and instead experience the problem. This episode is made possible by Hired.com. Hired is your free, no obligation resource for job searching. If you or someone you know is out there searching for a design or development job or contract work be sure to check out Hired.com/developertea.

In today's episode I answer the listener question, "What should a beginner like me work on?" Aside from being a better coder, where should you expand knowledge on? Thanks to today's sponsor, Harvest. Harvest is your time tracking tool built to save you...well, time. Visit getharvest.com and give it a try free for 30 days. After your trial, enter code TEATIME at checkout and save 50% off your first month.

On Today's episode, I talk about making a good first impression. How can we engineer memorable moments that will have a positive impact on how people remember your product or service? Today's episode is brought to you by Hired. Hired is your free, no obligation resource for job searching. If you or someone you know is looking for a design or development job be sure to check out http://www.Hired.com/developertea.

In today's episode I review why focus is so important to coding. Today's episode is presented by DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code DEVELOPER TEA at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!

Today's episode, I answer a listener question from Janus, who focuses primarily on User Experience and Design. Today's episode is brought to you by Hired. Hired is your free, no obligation resource for job searching. If you or someone you know is looking for a job in development or design check out http://www.Hired.com/developertea.

In today's episode, I'll talk about what strengths can help you recognize which skills to become a master at. Today's episode is sponsored by Code School. Code School is an online learning destination for existing and aspiring developers that teaches through entertaining content. Visit www.CodeSchool.com/developertea for more information and start playing courses now.

In today's episode, I talk about the disposability of our computing resources, code testing tips, and how to intermingle coding with planning. Today's episode is presented by DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code "DEVELOPERTEA" at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!

Clients are never happy when hearing that you've underestimated how long a project will take in reality. In today's episode, I talk about how to anchor your estimations and keep your clients happy, and a quick tip to get you there. Thanks to today's sponsor, Harvest. Harvest is your time tracking tool built to save you...well, time. Visit getharvest.com and give it a try for 30 days for free. After your trial, enter code TEATIME at checkout and save 50% off your first month.

In today's episode I'll talk about the importance of refactoring your software, identifying when you should refactor your code and tips and techniques for optimal refactoring to keep your code easier to maintain and easier for future extension. Today's episode is brought to you by Hired. Hired is your free, no obligation resource for job searching. If you or someone you know is looking for a job in development or design check out http://www.Hired.com/developertea.

Today we'll explore what the difference is between a junior and senior level developer, basic characteristics, and how to get from junior, to mid and senior programing levels. Today's episode is sponsored by Code School. Code School is an online learning destination for existing and aspiring developers that teaches through entertaining content. Visit www.CodeSchool.com/developertea for more information and start playing courses now.

in today's episode, I get to talk with fellow developer and podcaster Patrick Hill about balancing hobbies and work life. Today's episode is brought to you by Hired. A free, no obligation resource for job searching. If you or someone you know is looking for a job in development or design check out http://www.Hired.com/developertea. If you or your referral lands the job, Hired will give you $4,000 as a thank you bonus!

In today's episode, Grant and I discuss his book, Taming Text, how he got into Natural Language Processing (NLP), and discover what he thinks is the next big problem to be solved in text and language analysis. This episode is brought to you by Codeschool. Code School has recently launched a second course on SQL, titled, "The Sequel to SQL." Check it out at codeschool.com/developertea.

Today marks our 100th episode of Developer Tea. To celebrate, today's episode, is dedicated to improvement. I'll talk about the importance of improvement as a developer and as a person, give four tips for continuous improvement, and end with an exciting announcement! Today's episode is brought to you by OneMonth. Head over to OneMonth.com/developertea to get started learning Ruby on Rails in just...one month, and receive a limited-time 25% discount!

Today I talk about more reasons to have a daily routine. This episode is presented by Code School. Go to codeschool.com/developertea to learn about their latest SQL course, "The Sequel to SQL".

Today, I dive into what helps us make good decisions, what hinders our ability to make those good decisions and tips to recognize biases so you can continue to make good decisions on a regular basis. Today's episode is presented by DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code "DEVELOPER TEA" at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!

In today's episode I talk about the positive and negative effects of laziness, and the overlap between simplicity and complexity. Today's episode is sponsored by OneMonth.com - Head over to OneMonth.com/developertea to get started learning Ruby on Rails in just...one month, and receive a limited-time 25% discount!

Estimation is so hard to do. Today, I talk about overcoming estimation obstacles, and some tactics to help you along the way. Today's episode is presented by DigitalOcean. Go to https://digitalocean.com to get started, and use the promo code "DEVELOPER TEA" at the checkout after you create your account to get a $10 credit!

In the second half of the two-part interview with Russ, we talk about the importance of testing, testing methods, and how to stay productive. Thanks to today's sponsor, imgix. imgix is real-time image resizing as a service. It's FREE to sign up and easy to get started. Go to imgix.com and let them handle your images, today!

During today's first half of a two-part interview, I have the pleasure of talking with Russ Taylor. Russ works on the continuous integration team at Etsy. Today's episode is brought to you by OneMonth.com. Head over to OneMonth.com/developertea to get started learning Ruby on Rails in just one month, and receive a limited-time 25% discount!

In today's episode, I talk about the fatal flaw of putting things off 'til tomorrow, and the simple, yet difficult, solution to the imbalance of the demand we experience versus our capacity to accomplish those demands. Today's episode is sponsored by Codeship. Go to codeship.com and use code DEVELOPERTEA for 20% off any premium hosted continuous integration platform.