Breaking Prod Podcast

Your Coding Skills Expire in 3 Years | Breaking Prod Podcast #13

17 Sep 2025

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In this third and final episode of our "Standing Out as a Developer" mini-series, we dive deep with founding engineer and Criclang creator Manthan Gupta into the art of continuous learning while juggling a day job. With AI reshaping the industry and technical skills becoming obsolete faster than ever, this episode is a masterclass on staying ahead of the curve.In this episode:- Why junior engineer roles are decreasing with AI advancement- The "algorithm hacking" strategy for curating your learning feed- Building a learning funnel.- The single word that can transform your upskilling approach- Research papers as your secret weapon for cutting-edge insights- How to approach mentors the right way (and avoid generic advice)- Project-based learning lessons from building Criclang in 20 days- Why you need to stop relying on your job for knowledge growthchapters00:00 In this episode01:03 Breaking Prod intro 01:27 The upskilling crisis in AI era03:05 AI impact on junior engineers03:37 "Deer in headlight" moment08:21 Algorithm hacking masterclass09:13 Curating your feed for tech discovery10:01 The learning funnel strategy11:05 The power of asking "WHY"12:02 International interview insights12:46 Research papers: The hidden hack14:03 How to approach research papers15:09 Reading books the right way16:16 Project-based learning approach16:55 Criclang: 20-day programming language18:13 Breaking the "it's too hard" mindset18:25 Swift Mac app project example20:26 Finding the right mentors21:01 Mentor misconceptions21:29 How to approach mentors correctly22:24 Showing up and building reputation23:04 AI tools lowering learning barriers24:03 Final advice: Stop relying on your job24:25 Asking "WHY" as a superpowerManthan's Socials- Twitter https://twitter.com/manthanguptaa- GitHub https://github.com/manthanguptaa- CricLang https://manthanguptaa.in/posts/criclang/- Website https://manthanguptaa.in/Manthan's latest AI Project -https://manthanguptaa.in/posts/water/Vivek's Socials- Twitter https://twitter.com/viveknigam_- Instagram https://www.instagram.com/viveknigam3003- Website and blogs https://www.viveknigam.io/About Breaking ProdBreaking Prod is the no-fluff tech podcast where curious builders break down real-world systems—and themselves—to rebuild smarter, stronger, and more human. It's a home for anyone who's building, breaking, or just figuring it out.

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Your Coding Skills Expire in 3 Years | Breaking Prod Podcast #13

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3ª PARTE | 17 DIC 2025 | EL PARTIDAZO DE COPE

13:00H | 21 DIC 2025 | Fin de Semana

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