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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 TeaThe Work / Life Equation
In today's episode , we're talking about the Work/Life Equation. Today's episode is sponsored by FreshBooks! Get paid faster, and get control of your business…
Developer TeaThe Great Developer Mindset - Demystifying Code
In today's episode, I'll be doing the first in a series of episodes about the Great Developer Mindset. In this part, we will talk about demystifying code. Make…
Developer TeaInterview with Tony Hillerson (Part 2)
In today's episode I talk to Tony Hillerson, author of "Seven Mobile Apps in Seven Days." This a longer interview, split into two separate parts - be certain…
Developer TeaInterview with Tony Hillerson (@thillerson, Part 1)
In today's episode I talk to Tony Hillerson, author of "Seven Mobile Apps in Seven Days." This a longer interview, split into two separate parts - be certain…
Developer TeaThe Assumption of Impossible
In today's short inspiration episode, we discuss the "assumption of impossibility."
Developer TeaFlexible Decision Terms
In today's episode, we talk about the "shutdown", yes-ifs, and flexible decision terms. Relevant to today's episode 3 Tips for Practicing Focus Developer Tea…
Developer TeaLive with Ismael Burciaga (@burciaga) at @SquaresConference
In today's episode, I talk with Ismael Burciaga, creator of Squares, about conferences and taking a first step into unfamiliar territory. Mentioned or relevant…
Developer TeaLive @SquaresConference with Andi Graham (@andigrahambsd)
In today's episode, I interview Andi Graham, CMO and managing partner at Big Sea Design. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode: Big Sea Design Andi's role…
Developer TeaLive @SquaresConference Interview w/ @KimBost: Part 2
In today's episode, I had a chance to speak with Kim Bost, product designer at Dropbox! Mentioned on today's show: @KimBost on Twitter Dropbox Dropbox Paper…
Developer TeaLive @SquaresConference Interview w/ Kim Bost: Part 1
In today's episode, I had a chance to speak with Kim Bost, product designer at Dropbox! Mentioned or relevant: Kim Bost's personal website Squares Conference…
Developer TeaKey Moments in Client Relationships
In today's episode we discuss how to recognize 4 key moments that can make or break your relationship with a client. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode!…
Developer TeaListener Question: John asks "How Do I Transition from Mid to Senior Level Development?"
In today's episode, I talk to Developer Tea listener John about his transition period between jobs. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to…
Developer TeaImproving Views
In today's episode we discuss 3 ways to improve your views. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode: "Declarative, Composable Views" "Model-view-controller"…
Developer TeaMaintaining Realationships with Your Colleagues
In today's episode, I'll talk with you about maintaining relationships with your colleagues! Mentioned or relevant to today's episode: Proactive Client…
Developer TeaPart 2: Performance Budget for Optimization
In today's episode (and the next episode of Developer Tea), we discuss avoiding over-optimization by creating a "performance budget". Mentioned or relevant to…
Developer TeaPart 1: Performance Budget for Optimization
In today's episode (and the next episode of Developer Tea), we discuss avoiding over-optimization by creating a "performance budget". Mentioned or relevant to…
Developer TeaProactive Client Communication
Today's episode is all about proactive client communication! A HUGE thanks to today's sponsor, FreshBooks! FreshBooks is ridiculously easy to use, and will…
Developer TeaRefactoring Based on Code Responsibility
In today's episode, I give you some tips for refactoring based on the responsibility of your code. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode Single…
Developer TeaAbstract Mental Models
In today's episode, I talk about four different types of abstract mental models. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode: Creating Useful Metaphors Creating…
Developer TeaPart Two: Chris Castiglione (@castig)
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Castiglione (@castig), one of the cofounders of One Month (onemonth.com). Mentioned or relevant…
Developer TeaPart One: Chris Castiglione (@castig)
In today's episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Chris Castiglione (@castig), one of the cofounders of One Month (onemonth.com). Mentioned or relevant…
Developer TeaTwo Incredibly Important Mindsets for Becoming a Great Debugger
Debugging is a part of every developer's career. In fact, a large portion of what developers do is fix code. In today's episode, I'm going to share with you…
Developer TeaInterval Thinking
In today's episode, we'll discuss a perspective, "interval thinking", that could help return your estimation efforts to a more sane place. Mentioned or…
Developer TeaMinimum Viable Prioritization
In today's episode, I want to give you a mindset for prioritization that I believe can stick with you for the rest of your career. Today's episode is sponsored…
Developer TeaFoolishly Generous
In today's episode of Developer Tea, I issue a challenge to you, the listener, to be foolishly generous. Today's episode is sponsored by Linode! Head over to…
Developer TeaListener Question: Matt Gale Asks About Onboarding New Team Memebers
In today's episode, I talk about bringing new team members up to speed (this is a question from listener Matt Gale). Mentioned or relevant to today's episode…
Developer Tea🎉 3 Million Listens! 🎉
In today's episode, I'm celebrating an amazing 3 million listens (thank you!) by going back to the core fundamentals of Developer Tea: Focus. Developer Tea…
Developer TeaExperienced Developers and Impostor Syndrome
In today's episode, I talk about impostor syndrome, specifically as it relates to the experienced developer. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode…
Developer TeaPart Two: Interview with Sam Lambert (@isamlambert)
In today's episode, I interview Sam Lambert, Director of Systems at GitHub. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode GitHub @isamlambert Hubot Slack (chat)…
Developer TeaPart One: Interview with Sam Lambert (@isamlambert)
In today's episode, I interview Sam Lambert, Director of Systems at GitHub. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode GitHub.com Sam Lambert Example of a…
Developer TeaListener Question: Simon Asks About Assimilating into A New Company Culture
In today's episode, I answer a question from listener Simon about assimilating into a new culture. Simon's previous question (Developer Tea) Shivering…
Developer TeaPart Two: Interview with Kalid Azad @betterexplained
In today's episode, I interview Kalid Azad, writer and teacher, and creator of BetterExplained.com. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode…
Developer TeaPart One: Interview with Kalid Azad (@betterexplained)
Mentioned on today's episode @betterexplained (Kalid on Twitter) War of Art ("Story of the Potter") Do The Work (Pressfield) Adam Savage's podcast, Untested…
Developer TeaCrafting The Interview Process
Crafting a Better Interview Process We surprisingly have no relevant non-sponsor links today, but take some time instead to think about and refine your…
Developer TeaPart Two: Interview with Rachel Smith
In today's episode, I talk with Rachel Smith, a JavaScript developer currently working at CodePen! Mentioned or relevant to today's episode: CodePen…
Developer TeaPart One: Interview with Rachel Smith
In today's episode, I talk with Rachel Smith, a JavaScript developer currently working at CodePen! Mentioned or relevant to today's episode: CodePen…
Developer TeaPart Two: Interview With Kenneth Reitz (@kennethreitz)
In today's episode, I interview Kenneth Reitz, Python product owner at Heroku! Mentioned or Relevant: Kenneth Reitz @kennethreitz Python requests records…
Developer TeaPart One: Interview With Kenneth Reitz (@kennethreitz)
In today's episode, I interview Kenneth Reitz, Python product owner at Heroku! Mentioned or Relevant: Kenneth Reitz @kennethreitz Python requests records MS…
Developer TeaEpisode 200!
Today's episode is the 200th episode of Developer Tea! In this episode, I skip the stats, and instead share with you some of the things I've learned along the…
Developer TeaThinking Hats
Edward de Bono Edward de Bono's thinking hats Developer Tea is proudly supported by Dev Bootcamp, the original immersive coding program that transforms…
Developer TeaPart Two: Interview w/ Jason Snell
In today's episode I have the pleasure of being joined by Jason Snell! Jason Snell @jsnell sixcolors.com snellworld.com snellworld.com Part One of the…
Developer TeaPart One: Interview w/ Jason Snell
In today's episode I have the pleasure of being joined by Jason Snell! Jason Snell @jsnell sixcolors.com snellworld.com snellworld.com Mentioned or relevant to…
Developer TeaClient Relationships: Meeting Preparation Tips
In today's episode, we're going to discuss a few tips for preparing for a client meeting. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode Previous episode about…
Developer TeaPart Two: Interview with David Hemphill
In today's episode, I interview designer and developer David Hemphill. Mentioned in Today's Episode DavidHemphill.com @DavidHemphill Musicbed Beard.css…
Developer TeaPart One: Interview with David Hemphill
In today's episode, I interview designer and developer David Hemphill. Mentioned in Today's Episode DavidHemphill.com @DavidHemphill Musicbed Beard.css…
Developer TeaBuilding and Maintaining Client Relationships: Active Listening
In today's episode, we're talking about a fundamental skill for building client relationships: active listening. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode User…
Developer TeaPart Two: Simon St. Laurent
In today's episode, I'll be talking with Simon St. Laurent, senior editor at O'Reilly and veteran web developer. Mentioned on or relevant to today's episode…
Developer TeaPart One: Simon St. Laurent
In today's episode, I'll be talking with Simon St. Laurent, senior editor at O'Reilly and veteran web developer. HyperCard @simonstl (Simon on Twitter)…
Developer TeaTurbulence
In today's episode, I talk about turbulence, and a new approach to responding to difficulties you encounter. Mentioned or relevant to today's episode…
Developer TeaPart 2: Una Kravets (@Una)
In today's episode, I interview Una Kravets, developer at IBM and prolific open source advocate. Mentioned or Relevant on Today's Episode @Una Una's site/blog…
Developer TeaPart 1: Una Kravets (@Una)
In today's episode, I interview Una Kravets, developer at IBM and prolific open source advocate. Toolsday Podcast @Una Una's site/blog BEMCSS Atomic Design Dev…
Developer TeaCrucial Steps for Interview Preparation
In today's episode, we will discuss the sunk cost fallacy and 3 traps that lead to the sunk cost fallacy that you should avoid. Mentioned Or Relevant To…
Developer TeaPart 2 - Rachel Nabors (@rachelnabors)
In today’s episode, I interview Rachel Nabors, front-end developer, animator, speaker, and writer. Today's episode is sponsored by Hired.com! If you are…
Developer TeaPart 1 - Rachel Nabors (@rachelnabors)
In today’s episode, I interview Rachel Nabors, front-end developer, animator, speaker, and writer. Today's episode is sponsored by Hired.com! If you are…
Developer TeaSunk Cost Fallacy and 3 Traps to Avoid
In today's episode, we will discuss the sunk cost fallacy and 3 traps that lead to the sunk cost fallacy that you should avoid. Mentioned Or Relevant To…
Developer TeaLearning On The Job
In today's episode, I discuss four tips for learning on the job. Mentioned on or relevant to today's episode: React Native ReactJS Today's episode is sponsored…
Developer TeaComparison Conundrums
In today's episode, we discuss the problems we may encounter when we employ one of our brain's superpowers, comparison. Mentioned on or relevant to today's…
Developer TeaFeatures You Don't Need (At Least For Now)
In today's episode of Developer Tea, I talk about features your application doesn't need (at least for now). This episode is focused mostly towards early…
Developer TeaDeveloper Tea Gear: From My Room to Your Ears
Today's episode talks all about gear! We're discussing the gear I use to record this show. Mentioned on or relevant to today's episode: Shure SM7B Redco cables…
Developer TeaCognitive Biases That Can Kill Your Product
In today's episode, we discuss two cognitive biases that could kill your work, whether you are creating a startup product or working for a well established…