Shows / Developer Tea
Developer Tea
Developer Tea exists to help driven developers connect to their ultimate purpose and excel at their work so that they can positively impact the people they influence. With over 17 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell, engineering leader with over 15 years of industry experience. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conversation, either online or in person with your peers. Email: developertea@gmail.com
Episodes
Developer TeaInterview w/ Jon Yablonski (Part 2)
Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea listeners by offering you $20 of credit - that's 4 months of FREE…
Developer TeaInterview w/ Jon Yablonski (Part 1)
On this show, you know we talk about psychology quite a bit and today we sat down with Jon Yobonski to talk about Laws of UX.com and other practical…
Developer TeaObligations and the Consequence of Assumptions
Do you ever get the sense that your day is planned for you? In today's episode, we're talking about how much we believe our days are controlled by us vs…
Developer TeaMotivation Batching
Take a moment to take a few breaths. That's what we're talking about in today's episode, taking a moment to appreciate the time you live in and how far you've…
Developer Tea3 Habits of Learning Developers
Becoming a great developer comes with practice and observation. Today, we're going to talk about developing long-term learning habits of developers and ways…
Developer TeaWrite the Code You Wish You Had
How do you write beautiful code? This is an age-old question for developers and in today's episode, we're going to talk about different techniques to come out…
Developer TeaProblem Solving Series #4: Inductive and Deductive Reasoning
Perhaps you've faced the problem where something works perfecting fine on your device but broken for someone else. Today, we're talking about ways to signal…
Developer TeaProblem Solving Series #3: Perspective Shifts
Have you ever tried to understand what a 4th dimension would feel like? In today's episode, we're going to be talking about gaining new perspectives and why…
Developer TeaProblem Solving Series #2: Reframing
What is your most memorable de-bugging session? Today, we're talking about fixing our losses by reframing the situation. Thanks to today's Sponsor: Bitrise If…
Developer TeaAvoiding Dogmatic Protocol
If you've ever lived in a dorm room, then you've probably heard of the furniture company: IKEA. Its affordable furniture that comes unassembled and building…
Developer TeaProblem Solving Series #1: Starting By Making It Worse
It's not an easy task to describe what you do as a software developer to a non-technical person. A blanket description is to tell non-technical people that we…
Developer TeaSecondary Tools
Take a moment to think about the tools you use to do your development work? What text editor are you using? Which web browser are you defaulting to? In today's…
Developer TeaRandomizing live w/ Max Hawkins (Part 2)
What is your plan for today? Where are you going to go and what people are you going to interact with? A lot of the decisions we make become automatic. That's…
Developer TeaInterview w/ Max Hawkins (Part 1)
What is your plan for today? Where are you going to go and what people are you going to interact with? A lot of the decisions we make become automatic. That's…
Developer TeaSubtractive Thinking
What is on your mind? Today we are talking about ways we can inspect our default state of mind. Thanks to today's Sponsor: Bitrise If you're looking for an…
Developer TeaFear, Change & Instincts
Think about the last 5....20 and 100 days. If you're like most people then most of those days had one thing in common that you can draw a line between and say…
Developer TeaZero Dead Ends - Why Complaining Can Hold You Back
If you've ever known a small child, then you've probably noticed that when they get hurt, they react by running to an adult for consolation. We'd like to think…
Developer Tea2 Reasons Your Habits Aren't Sticking
The episode wraps up our week of practical applications. In today's episode, we're talking about why we don't pick up a new tool, keep our documentation up to…
Developer Tea3 Ways to Better Cultivate Coworker Connections
This week we're talking about practical things and today we're talking about 3 psychological realities that can help you connect better with your coworkers…
Developer Tea4 Code Smells (And How to Fix Them)
This week we're going to get very practical. Today we're talking about identifying code smells (very common ones) and a few ways to fix them. Today's episode…
Developer Tea4 Principles of Great Learners
What do great learners have in common? In today's episode we're talking about are the common factors of successful people and what we can learn from their…
Developer TeaSlow Down on Your Quest for Happiness
Do you know what makes you happy? In today's episode we're talking about what it means to be happy and how to connect to our happiness when it changes from…
Developer TeaFixing Fear: A Heuristic for Maintainable Code
What does it mean to write good code? In today's episode we're answering this question with the use of a heuristic: Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In…
Developer TeaCreating Consensus, Defeating Bias and Getting Better
Biases are going to change the way you view statistics. In today's episode we're talking about different ways you can work around your biases. Today's Episode…
Developer TeaBroken Brains Take On Statistics
Today we're talking about ways that we exacerbate ways of seeing things clearly. More specifically we're determining how to uncover truth as it relates to our…
Developer TeaMore Misunderstood Truths About Statistics
We've established that statistics are useful and more relevant in our day-to-day work life, but how do statistics effect our personal selves? In Today's…
Developer TeaMisunderstood Truths About Statistics (Part 1)
What makes discussions about statistics sound cold? In today's episode we're breaking down the etymology of statistics, how it's evolved over the years and how…
Developer TeaWhy Most People Fail at Fixing Operations
How is it that we know the right things to do but often don't do them? In today's episode we'll be discussing internal operations that are so clearly correct…
Developer Tea2 Structured Thinking Methods For Problem Solving
No matter what problem you're trying to solve, if you can create a structure to approach the problem you'll be faster at solving it. Today, I'll be sharing…
Developer Tea3x3: Three Habits for Mental Hygiene
Most of us grow up learning skills to help us take care of things. Unfortunately we are not often taught how to keep our minds clear. In today's episode we're…
Developer Tea3x3: Three Questions to Help You Uncover Your Short Term Purpose
Today's episode is all about the "now" that will lead you into the future. You may have grand visions of what happens in 10 years or even 20 years down the…
Developer Tea3X3: Three Questions To Get Unstuck On Big Problems
Today's episode is about big problems. The kind that aren't answered simply or in a few words, but rather with a cascade of actions. How can you get unstuck on…
Developer TeaSetting Better Problem Solving Parameters
What do grocery lists have in common with solving problems? As it turns out, quite a lot. In today's episode, we discuss solving problems by using parameters…
Developer Tea3 Problems Every Developer Will Face
Every industry has its problems, and this is also true for developers and the people in that industry. In today's episode we're talking about three problems…
Developer TeaUsing Bloom's Taxonomy to Learn More Intentionally
How would you go about discovering if you actually learned something you wanted to learn? Today's episode is about evaluating whether or not you've learned…
Developer TeaBetter 1-on-1s With This Simple Question
In today's episode we're talking about leadership and having better 1-on-1s with our leaders. Today's Episode is Brought To You By: WooCommerce WooCommerce is…
Developer TeaHow Our Tools Shape Us
Basically everything you interact with is a tool. How does this shape you? How does it shape your evolution and learning? We'll talk about how you can pick…
Developer TeaDelayed Pain
You've probably heard of delayed gratification? In today's episode we're talking about what we're willing to pay for gratifications now vs in the future and…
Developer TeaImprovisational Problem Solving Based on Characteristics
In today's episode, we'll talk about working with what you've got. Today's Episode is Brought To You By: WooCommerce WooCommerce is an open source eCommerce…
Developer TeaAccepting The Unexpected
In today's episode, we talk about preparing for the unexpected. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining forces with Developer Tea…
Developer TeaAsking "Dumb" Questions
In today's episode, we'll discuss how important "dumb" questions can be. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining forces with…
Developer TeaThe Importance of Mental Models
How is it that we can make so many decisions in a day? Today we're going to talk about what it means to have a mental model. Today's Episode is Brought To You…
Developer TeaActions As Objects
Take a minute to think about the last big bug you worked on and how you felt....today we're talking about a way to track down bugs and solving long, drawn out…
Developer TeaWhat Are You Creating?
In today's episode, we talk about the ripple effects of the work you do. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining forces with…
Developer TeaThinking, Acting & Marshmallows
In today's episode, we discuss how experimenting can be more beneficial than thinking. ###Today's Episode is Brought To You By: WooCommerce WooCommerce is an…
Developer TeaOlympics, Statistics & Raising Your Average Performance
In today's episode, we talk about a statistical phenomenon that might change the way you think about comebacks and falling stars. Today's episode is sponsored…
Developer TeaProject-Oriented Mindset
In today's episode, we talk about a way to avoid feeling like you're just working on an endless list of tasks. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018…
Developer TeaResearch Bias (Part 3)
In today's episode, we discuss more research biases that can lead you down the road of bad decisions and bad information. ###Today's Episode is Brought To You…
Developer TeaResearch Bias (Part 2)
When does bias begin? We know that bias begins way in advance of your research starting and that's what we'll be talking about in today's episode. We typically…
Developer TeaResearch Bias (Part 1)
In today's episode, we start a discussion about the authority and persuasive ability of research and how bias can have major effects without us realizing it…
Developer TeaThe Detriments of Social Comparisons
In today's episode, we discuss the potential detriments of over-comparing yourself to others. ###Today's Episode is Brought To You By: WooCommerce WooCommerce…
Developer TeaYour Brain Might Betray You
Your brain is your ally, and your enemy. This contentious relationship can make for some difficult experiences, and it makes sense for you to be aware of that…
Developer TeaYour Brain is Non-Linear
Action is non-linear. We'll break that down in today's episode, and explain how not understanding this core reality can lead to FOMO and impostor's syndrome…
Developer Tea3 Times When More Code Means Better Code
Usually, less code is better code. Refactoring usually looks best when lines of code are deleted and replaced with simpler solutions. However, sometimes more…
Developer TeaOur Imagined Fictions
Our imagination is a powerful thing that helps us create a story. In this episode, we'll dig into observations in our own daily life and the correlation…
Developer TeaBringing Your Whole Self to Work
In today's episode, we'll be discussing the importance of a holistic approach to working. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode. In 2018, Linode is joining…
Developer TeaHow Can We Be Wrong...Without Knowing It?
In what ways are you wrong? In today's episode we'll be continuing our discussion on perception and the ways in which we are wrong is an important question to…
Developer TeaYour Angle of Approach in Problem Solving
Ever had a brain block? How can you overcome that? In Today's episode we're talking about angles of approach in problem solving . Today's episode is sponsored…
Developer TeaThe Perception Principle
What does it mean to be wrong? Specifically what does it mean when our opinions are wrong? In Today's episode we're talking about differences in perception…
Developer TeaDeconstructing The Lies We Tell Ourselves
In today's episode is a principles episode. We're talking about how you can be more truthful with yourself. After this episode you should be able to identify…