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DonTheDeveloper Podcast

Hosted by Don Hansen · education · EN-US

212 episodesAudience: 6
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About this Podcast:

Helping aspiring developers get jobs and junior developers grow. Raw and unfiltered conversations with industry professionals that dive deep into how developers can find success and growth in their careers.

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What is DonTheDeveloper Podcast about?

Helping aspiring developers get jobs and junior developers grow. Raw and unfiltered conversations with industry professionals that dive deep into how developers can find success and growth in their careers.

Who hosts DonTheDeveloper Podcast?

DonTheDeveloper Podcast is hosted by Don Hansen. The show has published 212 episodes to date.

What has DonTheDeveloper Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Working Full-time and Trying to Become a Developer is Almost Impossible" (29 January 2026, 11 minutes), "New Year Hackathon | AI is Making People Dumber..." (5 January 2026, 7 minutes), and "Agentic Coding IS NOT Software Engineering" (5 November 2025, 13 minutes).

How often does DonTheDeveloper Podcast publish?

DonTheDeveloper Podcast publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 18 minutes across 212 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on DonTheDeveloper Podcast?

Booking probability for DonTheDeveloper Podcast is 34%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. DonTheDeveloper Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. DonTheDeveloper Podcast's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch DonTheDeveloper Podcast?

The strongest fits for DonTheDeveloper Podcast are IT Services & Software Development. DonTheDeveloper Podcast has an education audience.

About the host

Don Hansen hosts DonTheDeveloper Podcast, an education podcast with 212 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Episode #212

    Working Full-time and Trying to Become a Developer is Almost Impossible

    Jan 29, 202611 minS1

    <p>Working a full-time job and trying to become a developer is almost impossible. It's not just you. It is a REALLY difficult path... and maybe there's some solace in that. There's also something that's been lost in...

  • Episode #211

    New Year Hackathon | AI is Making People Dumber...

    Jan 5, 20267 minS1

    <p>It's a new year, and I think it's time for another hackathon! This one will likely put off some people who love to slurp up that AI slop, but for those who think for themselves and care about deep skill level - this...

  • Episode #210

    Agentic Coding IS NOT Software Engineering

    Nov 5, 202513 minS1

    <p>Agentic coding isn't software engineering. If you've been coding for a while, it doesn't give you the same rewards. Yet some developers are all too eager to let their skills atrophy and outsource the fun parts of...

  • Episode #209

    Lacking Motivation to Learn to Code?

    Oct 30, 202530 minS1

    <p>Are you struggling with motivation on your learning to code journey? It could be poor goal setting. It could be that trying to find a job is suppressing your curiosity and excitement for coding. It could very well be...

  • Episode #208

    Do You Feel Like an Imposter as an Aspiring Developer?

    Oct 27, 202526 minS1

    <p>Imposter syndrome as a junior developer has been normalized WAY TO OFTEN. Imposter syndrome is a signal that there's a more deeply rooted issue that needs to be resolved. Sometimes, and a lot of people aren't going...

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  • Episode #207

    Traits of the 3 Most Successful Developers I've Ever Worked With

    Oct 22, 202512 minS1

    <p>I've worked with a lot of great developers, but 3 developers on 3 different teams really stood out to me. Here's what people admired about them.<br/><br/>Always remember, there are MANY ways to be successful as a...

  • Episode #206

    Are You Working Full-time AND Learning to Code?

    Oct 16, 202517 minS1

    <p>Are you learning to code while working a full-time job, taking care of family, or other heavy responsibilities? We need to have an honest conversation. More importantly, I want to talk about the mindset that'll help...

  • Episode #205

    How You Should Optimize Your Time Learning to Code

    Oct 14, 202522 minS1

    <p>Have you ever wondered how much time you should invest into different things when learning to code? Then this one's for you. I also shared advice and most importantly the right perspective for standing out in the job...

  • Episode #204

    The MERN Stack Failed Junior Developers

    Oct 11, 202530 minS1

    <p>The popular MERN stack tutorials and the larger JavaScript ecosystem in general has failed to prepare junior developers for professional jobs. This is a rant about...

  • Episode #203

    I Tried Linux Desktop for 2 Months...

    Oct 8, 202511 minS1

    <p>I ran Linux desktop as my daily driver for 2 months - dev, streaming, gaming. Here’s the straight rundown: what worked, what broke, and what I’d do differently if I tried...

  • Episode #202

    The Forgotten Truth About Being a Developer

    Sep 29, 202513 minS1

    <p>The reality of being a dev is that you're capable of a future that goes way past the limits a company allows you to work within. Just in case devs forgot, I wanted to record this reminding them of that, and...

  • Episode #201

    I Tried Agentic Coding and I Hate It

    Sep 22, 202511 minS1

    <p>Tried agentic coding while building a Twitch analytics feature for Twitch Sprout and... I hated it. It bloated the code, ignored library features, and turned me into a spec-writing code reviewer instead of a dev. I...

  • Episode #200

    I'm Doubling Down on AI

    Sep 15, 202521 minS1

    <p>I’ve been skeptical of AI for a long time - tired of the hype, the slop, and the talk about replacing developers. But as a one-person business, I can’t ignore its potential. In this episode, I break down why I’m...

  • Episode #199

    Channel & Life Update | I'm Not Challenging Myself Enough

    Jul 28, 202516 minS1

    <p>It's been a while since I've created a video. I just wanted to provide an update with what's going on with coding, fitness, and the future of content on my...

  • Episode #198

    Least vs Most Marketable Projects for Junior Developers

    Jun 11, 202542 minS1

    <p>One of the more difficult things junior developers seem to struggle with is knowing what portfolio projects to build to be marketable and competitive in the job search. I went over a variety of types of projects and...

  • Episode #197

    I Switched to Linux Desktop (Live Streaming, Coding, Gaming)

    May 15, 202523 minS1

    <p>I switched to Linux Desktop from Mac/Windows. I use it as a daily driver now. Here are the reasons why I finally made the switch. I shared a lot of the software I use for ALL of my needs. If you're a live streamer...

  • Episode #196

    Scrimba is Launching Fullstack Courses Now?

    Apr 29, 202519 minS1

    <p>Scrimba is just starting to release fullstack/backend courses. They're going to be starting with 8 courses: Suppabase, Command Line Basics, Express, SQL, Nuxt, Vite, Next, and Node. I shared my honest thoughts on...

  • Episode #195

    Aspiring Developers Need to STOP LYING to Themselves

    Apr 15, 20257 minS1

    <p>Rant about how black-pilled aspiring developers who choose to be victims are poisonous to all other aspiring developers.</p><p>---------------------------------------------------</p> <p>👾 Join Discord...

  • Episode #194

    Most Developers Should Be Building Side Projects

    Apr 8, 202512 minS1

    <p>Almost every professional developer should be building side projects and here's why.</p><p>---------------------------------------------------</p> <p>👾 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3<br/>💻 Learn...

  • Episode #193

    I'm Building a NestJS Course for Scrimba | Channel Updates

    Mar 25, 202514 minS1

    <p>Building a NestJS course for Scrimba and other channel & life updates</p><p>---------------------------------------------------</p> <p>👾 Join Discord - https://discord.gg/TpQe2k8Ab3<br/>💻 Learn Frontend (20% off)...

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