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Weekly Recap
3 Pieces of Advice for Developers in 2026
From the ExperiencedDevs subreddit, this Redditor asked about 3 pieces of advice for developers as a start to the year (perfect if you're setting up your resolutions). Here's my advice to share!
What do hiring managers look for from software developers in interviews?
From the ExperiencedDevs subreddit, this Redditor asked what hiring managers look for from software engineers in interviews. I've done this for a little while, so here is my advice!
Building Software Outside of Work - Principal Engineering Manager AMA
Is it required to build software outside of work if you want to be a software engineer? No. Are there reasons you might still want to consider it? I definitely think so!
As with all livestreams, I'm looking forward to answering YOUR questions! So join me live and ask in the chat, or you can comment now, and I can try to get it answered while I stream.
Developer Relations Isn't Just for Extroverts - Fred Harper Interview
In this episode, I sit down with Fred Harper, Developer Relations Manager at TinyMCE, for a deep dive into what developer relations actually is -- and what it is not. Fred shares his 20+ year journey from software developer to DevRel, how his extroverted personality shaped his path, and why introverts can be just as successful in this role.
We talk about the balance between staying technical without building product full-time, why developers hate being marketed to, and how trust, authenticity, and long-term relationships matter more than short-term wins. This conversation pulls back the curtain on DevRel as a career path, the misconceptions around it, and what it really takes to do the job well.
If you’ve ever been curious about developer advocacy, community building, or how technical roles can evolve beyond pure coding, this episode offers a grounded, honest perspective.
Team Transfers Explained by a Hiring Manager
A user submitted a question on internal team transfers and how to approach it. I think this is a great one to talk through, so let's dive right into it!
Is Content Creation a Good Side Hustle for Software Engineers?
A user submitted a question on getting started with content creation as a side hustle for developers. I have been doing content creation for a while now, so let's discuss! (Prepare for shameless BrandGhost and Dev Leader plugs!)
These features EXPLODED when we released them to production!
A user submitted a question asking if it's normal for things to blow up in production when developers release features. Is this a sign of a bigger problem or just typical for dev teams?
How to change models in Copilot CLI - Where is the enablement?!
While it's not the most exciting video, hopefully this helps a bunch of you with switching models in Copilot CLi and ensuring you can get the enablement figured out in GitHub!
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