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Coders Campus Podcast

Learn how to program using the Java programming language. This podcast will teach you step by step how to use the Java programming language to create your own applications or web applications! These Java tutorials are presented in plain English and explain all of the important Java programming concepts needed to excel in the field of software.
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Mar 28, 2024

To reach out and connect with Tony: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edmonds-tony/

Takeaways
- Negotiate your salary and consider the market conditions in your area.
- Remote work opportunities are available, but starting with a hybrid role can provide valuable experience.
- Working in an office and collaborating with experienced developers can accelerate your learning and career growth.
- Having mentors and leveraging their expertise can help you progress quickly in your career.
- Bootcamp graduates can pivot to different roles within a company and apply their skills in various domains.
- Don't be discouraged by negative news and focus on your own journey and progress.
- When starting a new job, be resourceful, spend time learning on your own, and ask for help when needed.

Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:23 Becoming a Digital Nomad
03:42 Fascination with Latin America and the Digital Nomad Lifestyle
06:33 Choosing the University Path
09:20 Transitioning to a Bootcamp
13:03 The Benefits and Limitations of University Education
20:05 The Job Search Process
23:43 The Importance of a Structured Job Search
28:03 Seeking Remote Job Opportunities
30:50 The Interview Process
31:48 Job Offer and Salary
33:15 Remote Work Opportunities
34:39 The Value of Working in an Office
35:03 Transitioning to Remote Work
37:24 The Importance of Mentors
38:18 Opportunities for Development within a Company
39:39 Pivoting to Different Roles
40:36 Enjoying the Data Role
41:32 The Reality of Getting a Job
42:31 The Influence of News and Media
44:30 Advice for Bootcamp Students
48:16 Tony's Advice for Himself
49:41 Tony's Final Project
53:52 Connecting with Tony on LinkedIn
54:22 Questions for Trevor

Mar 21, 2024
Summary
 
If you want to connect/reach out to Jeff, here's his LinkedIn profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffpodmayer/
 
In this episode, Trevor interviews Jeff, who made a transition from being an outdoor guide to pursuing a career in tech. Jeff shares his experiences working as a guide in the mountains and his journey into the tech industry. He discusses his interest in coding and how he researched different bootcamp options before choosing Coders Campus. Jeff also talks about his learning experience at the bootcamp and provides feedback for improvement. In this conversation, Jeff and Trevor discuss various aspects of the bootcamp experience and the job search journey. They talk about the importance of exercises and assignments in solidifying learning, as well as the need for more exercises in the later stages of the bootcamp. They also discuss the challenges of covering advanced topics and the length of the videos. Jeff shares his preparation for the job search and the support he has received from the career services team. Trevor emphasizes the importance of networking and finding a support system during the career transition. They conclude the conversation by discussing the value of honesty and support in the bootcamp experience.
 
Takeaways
  • Transitioning from one career to another requires thorough research and exploration of different options.
  • Choosing a bootcamp with experienced instructors who have worked in the industry can provide valuable insights and guidance.
  • Learning to code is a skill that can be compared to learning a trade, and it requires practice and hands-on experience.
  • The struggle and frustration are part of the learning process, and it's important to learn how to respond to challenges in a calm and focused manner.
  • Completing a bootcamp program can provide the necessary skills and knowledge to pursue a career in the tech industry. Exercises and assignments are crucial for reinforcing learning and should be included throughout the bootcamp.
  • More exercises should be included in the later stages of the bootcamp to solidify knowledge.
  • Covering advanced topics in the bootcamp can be challenging, and there should be a balance between depth and length of videos.
  • Preparation for the job search is essential, and networking is a valuable strategy for finding opportunities.
  • Having a support system during the career transition can provide encouragement and guidance.
  • Honesty and support are important in the bootcamp experience, both from instructors and fellow students.
Chapters
 
00:00 Introduction and Background
02:58 Transition from Outdoor Guide to Tech Career
05:47 Love for Nature and Outdoor Activities
10:00 Exploring Coding as an Option
26:09 Choosing Coders Campus
31:49 Learning Experience at Coders Campus
39:08 Feedback and Improvements
39:38 Exercises and Assignments
40:56 Topics Covered Towards the End
42:25 Revamping the Videos
46:43 Preparing for the Job Search
47:42 Networking and Support
53:54 Advice to the Younger Self
01:08:12 The Importance of Support
01:16:29 Rejection and Selectivity
01:17:26 Connecting with Jeff
Mar 11, 2024
Summary
In this episode, Trevor interviews Kevin, who made a career transition from fashion to technology. Kevin shares how his interest in Microsoft Excel and his curiosity about technology led him to pursue coding. He discusses the challenges and rewards of the coding bootcamp, emphasizing the importance of building a strong foundation in programming and much more. 
 
Connect with Kevin via LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kgallaccio/
 
 
Takeaways
  • Curiosity and a willingness to learn are essential for success in the tech industry.
  • Building a strong foundation in programming is crucial for future learning and development.
  • Imposter syndrome is common among aspiring coders, but it should not deter them from pursuing their goals.
  • Committing a significant amount of time and effort to coding can accelerate learning and progress in a bootcamp. Set realistic expectations and be prepared to work hard in the coding industry.
  • Take initiative and don't rely solely on a bootcamp to secure a job.
  • Follow up with employers and engage in conversations with real human beings.
  • Continuously code and build projects to enhance skills and stand out from the crowd.
  • Reach out to experienced coders for advice and support, and advocate for yourself throughout the coding journey.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction and Background
03:22 Transition from Fashion to Technology
06:14 Curiosity and Excel Skills
09:01 Imposter Syndrome and Learning Journey
12:21 Experience in the Coding Bootcamp
23:38 Future Plans and Job Prospects
27:22 Setting Expectations and Working Hard
29:14 The Importance of Taking Initiative
30:39 The Reality of the Job Search Process
31:35 The Need for Follow-Up and Marketing Yourself
34:03 Engaging with Human Beings and Overcoming Objections
36:17 Continuing to Code and Building Projects
45:41 Reaching Out to Coders for Advice
49:03 The Importance of Advocating for Yourself
53:25 Wrap-Up and Contact Information
Nov 15, 2023

Embarking on the journey to learn coding can be both exciting and challenging. Unfortunately, several misconceptions often deter aspiring programmers from pursuing their goals.

In this episode, I'll debunk six common myths about learning to code and provide valuable insights to help you overcome potential roadblocks.

One prevailing myth is that you need to be a math genius to succeed in coding. However, in reality, coding doesn't require advanced math skills. Most coding tasks involve basic arithmetic, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Problem-solving and logic are far more critical in coding.

Don't let past academic performance dictate your coding journey. Being a poor student in traditional subjects doesn't mean you can't excel in coding.

Coding offers diverse paths, from front-end development to back-end development and more. Find the niche that suits your interests and strengths.

Learning to code is an achievable goal for anyone with the dedication and determination to overcome common misconceptions.

Tune in to this episode to learn of the common misconceptions that often lead people to quit their coding journey and how to overcome them.

Key Takeaways

- Intro (00:00)

- I’m terrible at math (00:28)

- It doesn't click right away (01:46)

- I dont have enough time (03:01)

- I wasn't a good student (04:54)

- Too much stuff to learn (09:10)

- Other people are better than me (12:30)

- Outro (14:57)

Additional resources

✅ Learn more at: https://www.coderscampus.com/

✅ Jumpstart your coding career today at: https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

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Coders Campus helps people learn how to code and launch their coding careers in just 6 months. On this podcast, we share coding tips and insights for beginners. These will help you overcome early coding challenges and stick with it long enough to see your true potential.

 

Aug 3, 2023

This thought-provoking video delves deep into a highly controversial topic: Are coding jobs disappearing? As we stand on the brink of unprecedented technological advancements, what does the future hold for coders and software engineers? Are we facing a coding apocalypse or is it just a myth?

Join us as we expose the untold truths behind the glitz and glam of the coding industry. We uncover it all from the intricate world of coding boot camps to the journey of coding novices transforming into graduates.

This is not just about learning any specific language, it's about understanding the implications of these skills in a rapidly evolving job market.

If you've ever asked yourself, "Am I just wasting my time learning to code?" this episode is for you.

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 9 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

May 31, 2022
In this episode we'll talk to Ethan, who is a recent graduate from the Coders Campus Bootcamp and managed to land a job within two months of starting the search.

Ethan and I talk about how, from a young age, he was guided away from learning technology because his teachers didn't feel he was cut out for the field.

In this interview we'll learn how wrong his teachers were and how Ethan was able to complete the coding bootcamp while also raising a small child with a pregnant wife and working a full-time job.

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
May 3, 2022

In this episode we'll talk to Dustin, who is a recent graduate from the Coders Campus Bootcamp and managed to land a job within two months of starting the search.

Dustin and I talk about his prior coding experience that he had before he joined our Bootcamp (spoiler: it wasn't much at all), and we talk about his experience as he went through the curriculum.

Ultimately we know how his story turned out, but in this special interview we'll learn about HOW he was able to accomplish the task of completing the Bootcamp and landing a job while also being a father of a 2 year old, a husband, a full-time employee and part-time college student.

We'll also learn about the important lessons that Dustin learned once he began his job search, and what mistakes he was making early on before he pivoted his approach, which then lead to the job that he was offered. 

If you'd like to get in touch with Dustin, feel free to add him via LinkedIn here 

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

Jan 27, 2022
In this episode we'll talk to Yasiin, who is a graduate from the Coders Campus Bootcamp.

We dive into his story about how he started his coding journey as a Restaurant Manager, and went through two Coding Bootcamp before landing his first job.

Yasiin shares a ton of great insights and tips for beginner coders who are hoping to get a job, so be sure to listen to the whole episode.

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
Jan 25, 2022
In this episode we'll talk about IntStreams and why they're useful in Java.

IntStreams can be used to replace a common looping mechanism as well as provide a very helpful utility for gathering analytics on data in a non-verbose way.

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp
Jan 24, 2022

In this episode we'll talk about how to sort a stream of objects using the ".sorted()" function.

We'll also talk about the differences between using a stream to sort vs using something like Collections.sort(), which has been available since Java v1.2

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

Nov 26, 2021
Big announcement: today marks the launch of our brand new "Beginners only" Coding Bootcamp. If you're a beginner to coding and have spent less than about 6 months learning to code, you're a great fit for this new 16 week Coding Bootcamp.

You can join the Bootcamp via coderscampus.com/beginner

The best part is that it's about 85% less expensive than our main Bootcamp, and you'll still get all the great features and support you need to actual master the fundamentals of coding.

So check out our "Core Java Coding Bootcamp" today if you've always wanted to become a professional coder.

Nov 19, 2021

GitHub link here: https://github.com/tp02ga/FunWithStreams

In this episode we'll talk about:

  • What are streams and why you should care about them
  • Comparing a simple Stream example to a Looping example
  • Intermediate vs Terminal operations
Nov 15, 2021

In this episode we'll talk about 7 common Functional Interfaces that Java provides to us.

UnaryOperator, BinaryOperator, Supplier, Consumer, Function, Predicate and BiPredicate

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

Nov 12, 2021

In this episode we'll talk about a super useful feature that was introduced back in Java version 8, known as Lambdas.

The Lambda feature is something you didn't know you desperately wanted or needed until you understood it.

The Lambda syntax allows you to write much cleaner and more readable code, while also empowering you to get more done with less code.

In this lecture, I'll be referring to some code that you can download via this github repository.

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

Aug 6, 2021

In this episode we'll talk about the 3rd key to getting a job as a coder...

How do you stand out from the crowd?

You put in all this effort to learn how to code. You likely have a plan, you follow a curriculum, you seek help and learn. You practice and you struggle... but what about when it comes time to find a job?

Do you have a plan for finding a job other than: "I'll apply to a bunch of openings and make sure my resume is great!"

Most people don't. 

Let's talk about that.

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

Jul 31, 2021

In this episode we'll talk about 3 big mistakes that aspiring coders make when trying to land their very first job.

Getting your first job as a coder will be the most difficult challenge when trying to launch your professional career, make sure you avoid these three mistakes:

  1. Setting up your portfolio and NOT doing this... 
  2. Incorrectly utilizing certifications on your resume...
  3. Getting a college degree and then...

 

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

Jul 29, 2021

In this episode we'll talk about 3 common issues I see that beginner programmers struggling with most when starting the journey of learning to code.

  1. Impostor Syndrome 
  2. The overwhelming number of choices
  3. Thinking that struggling is a bad thing (and then quitting because of it)

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

Jul 22, 2021

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

Jul 15, 2021

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

Jul 10, 2021

Interested in starting your coding career?

I'm now accepting students into an immersive programming Bootcamp where I guarantee you a job offer upon graduation. It is a 6 month, part-time, online Bootcamp that teaches you everything you need to know to get a job as a Java developer in the real-world.

You can learn more via https://www.coderscampus.com/bootcamp

Oct 1, 2019

 

You can download a copy of my resume via https://coderscampus.com/resume

If you want to apply to my Bootcamp, you can do that via https://bootcamp.coderscampus.com

 

Sep 23, 2019

In today's episode, we'll dive into all the different facets and disciplines that exist in the world of Java programming.

You'll learn about the "5 Pillars of Java Programming" and how they apply to the different types of jobs.

You'll also get a high level overview of the types of salaries you can expect to see in the world of Java programming.

Sep 16, 2019

In today's podcast, I'd like to share my knowledge on how to get that coveted entry-level / junior programmer position.

You'll hear about my take on things like:
- certifications
- projects
- living situations
- how best to apply to jobs
- more sure-fire ways to land the job you want

Sep 4, 2018

Show notes for this episode are available via http://coderscampus.com/40

Don't forget to check out our current "deal" for coders campus available via http://coderscampus.com/deal

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