Writing Go and doin' DevOps on Backend Banter
Listen as I discuss Go, DevOps, and more, with Lane Wagner on the Backend Banter podcast.
Adventures in DevOps 162: What it Takes to be a DevOps Engineer
Lane Wagner, founder of boot.dev, joins the show to discuss whether you can consider yourself a DevOps engineer if you aren't writing code.
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How my blog helped me earn $250,000+
I know of no better way to leave a positive impression, earlier in the candidate search process, than simply having a blog.
Adventures in DevOps 142: Learning How To Learn
Tools come and go. Don't let that be the end of your career.
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What makes for a "senior"?
To summarize, what I expect from a senior is: technical competence with an eagerness to improve.
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How to avoid HackerRank & LeetCode on your job search
Avoid wasting time in your job search by asking about the entire hiring process during the phone screening.
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LeetCode & crossword puzzles
LeetCode is to real-world programming as crossword puzzles are to real-world journalism.
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Fanboys can't be seniors
Can you be critical of your favorite tool? Can you see the merit in using alternatives?
Adventures in DevOps 126: Personal Branding as an Engineer
The importance of personal branding as an engineer, plus tactical strategies you can implement today.