PinnedBrian JenneyinGeek CultureNo, You Don’t Need a Bootcamp or Degree to Become a Software DeveloperDo you really need a bootcamp to become a software engineer? While it may seem there are only two viable paths into the world of software —…·5 min read·Jul 26, 2021--1--1
Brian JenneyReverse-Engineering Your Path Towards Software DeveloperWhen you’re learning to code, the amount of information out there on what to study is overwhelming. Let’s use the reverse-engineering…2 min read·2 days ago--2--2
Brian JenneyHow You Can Start a 5 Figure Side Business as Software EngineerI’ve started too many failed businesses to count.6 min read·Apr 22, 2024----
Brian JenneyWhy Most People Fail at Coding Bootcamps: 3 Pitfalls to AvoidSome people spend many months and thousands of dollars on a Coding Bootcamp, but ultimately fail to change careers and land a job as a…4 min read·Apr 11, 2024----
Brian Jenney3 Very Non-Technical Tips for your Next Coding InterviewYes, getting interviews is tough. Honestly, it’s always been that way despite the fear-mongering on LinkedIn, Tik-Tok or whatever app…4 min read·Mar 29, 2024----
Brian JenneyThe 3 Mental Shifts That Separate Code-Bots from Software EngineersIf anyone can learn to code then why do some software engineers make hundreds of thousands of dollars?3 min read·Mar 10, 2024----
Brian JenneyI’m an Engineering Manger and I’ve Seen All Your Resumes: Here’s 4 Ways Junior Developers Can Avoid…In the last 2 years alone, I’ve read through at least 100 resumes for open positions at my current company for junior developers. In…4 min read·Feb 26, 2024--12--12
Brian Jenney3 Ways to Write JS Code Like Less of a JuniorHappy Path Coding is the mark of the junior developer.4 min read·Feb 10, 2024--1--1
Brian JenneyFrom Hired!… to Fired! Avoid these 2 Developer Career Death TrapsAs an engineering manager I’ve had the privilege of promoting engineers on my team and offering people their first role in tech. It’s one…4 min read·Jan 27, 2024--15--15
Brian JenneyHow It Feels to be the Worst Developer on a Team and How it Accelerated My Career2 years after I joined my first company as a developer I knew it was time to leave.4 min read·Jan 13, 2024--9--9