Develpreneur: Become a Better Developer and Entrepreneur
Episodes
Databases Overview - Laying The Groundwork
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we continue the series of overview discussions. This time around we will cover a databases overview. We looked at SDLC in the pri...
Free Advice and Paid Advice - What Are You Paying For?
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It is not uncommon to hear some give you free advice and follow up by saying you get what you pay for. Sometimes that is true. Unfortunately, bad ...
Making a Change to Stir the Pot
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There are many ways to improve productivity. When hockey coaches substitute a goalie for no apparent reason, they are looking to spark a response by...
SDLC - The software development life cycle simplified
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A few years ago we created a one day course to teach IT to those that were not technical but still needed a general understanding of it. We covered ...
Assumptions and Patience - Reducing Stress in Your Life
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I do not know about you, but my most significant challenges in life come from assumptions. When I am right, I can be ahead of the game and look like...
Super Stars and Role Players - Building A Team
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In my years of managing and coaching, I have found that the most significant challenge is often building a team out of the individuals. A good team...
Selling New Technology To Your Boss
09 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sooner or later we all face the challenge of selling our boss or team on using the latest tool or technology. We love our work so selling new tech...
Keeping Up With Pop Culture
06 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You are more likely to be focused on business and technology than pop culture if you listen to this podcast. However, there is a value in keeping up...
Building a Business: All-in vs. Bootstrapping
04 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When you start building a business there are two extremes you can follow. There is the all-in approach on one end and the bootstrap approach on the ...
Object-Oriented Design - A Pragmatic Approach
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Object-Oriented Design has been around for a few decades now. Therefore, we have whole generations of developers that have been taught OOD in their ...
Binge-Watching For Fun And Entertainment
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
You might find it odd that anyone would recommend bingeing of any sort. We all know that moderation is always best. Nevertheless, I think there is...
How To Decide When To Quit
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the hardest choices to make with a business is to close the doors. Many of us have the "winners never quit" quote floating around in our head...
Developing Automation - Avoiding The Brute-Force Solution
26 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We can code for a quick solution, or we can focus on developing automation for the same. There are times when we stumble across the latter while con...
Fun With Puzzles and Problem-Solving
23 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It may seem odd, but one of the great things to embrace in life is puzzles. Whether you prefer crosswords, sudoku or any of the other puzzles out th...
Learn From Others (Before Becoming an Entrepreneur)
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the attributes of a successful entrepreneur is a sense of what not to do. They still take risks, but the successful ones are either very luck...
Improve Productivity - Pick Up Your Head And Plan
19 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
How often have you been too busy to consider ways to improve productivity? Unfortunately, this is not an uncommon problem. We can easily get burie...
Buying Toys and Enjoying Life
16 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Once we become adults we often relegate playing as something that died along with our childhood. This can often be a mistake. A trip for buying t...
Build Or Buy - Deciding What Is Right For You
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In a simple way of looking at solutions, the decision comes down to build or buy. We run into this a lot in planning and running a business. Time ...
Code Generation Or Manual Coding as a Learning Tool
12 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
It is hard to imagine how different software development was even a few decades ago. We used to have to write our applications manually. Heck, ev...
Stay True To Yourself For A Happy Life
09 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The good and bad news about being truly happy is that it comes down to individual taste. We are only going to be truly happy when we are doing the t...
Raises and Compensation For Your Employees
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When you start a business, the idea of proper compensation of employees is not often a primary concern. There may be a budget and a business plan. ...
Building Your Personal Code Repository
05 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Of the countless tips and tricks I have learned over the years, none is more valuable than a personal code repository. We put so much time and effor...
Keeping Things Light In a Hectic World
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We spend a lot of time talking about how to squeeze every drop out of each day. That includes ways to stay driven and avoid distractions. Althoug...
Passive Networking and Building Trust
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The type of networking where you shake hands and pass out business cards has its purpose. However, passive networking is a far more valuable tool fo...
A General Approach To Testing Strategies For Developers
26 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Testing strategies for developers are often seen as lacking import. To be honest, developers are in their role to write code, not provide quality a...
Stop and Smell The Roses
23 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Life is a busy thing for those of us in IT and pursuing entrepreneurial goals. Nevertheless, we still need to find some time to "live" life while s...
When to Give In When To Hold Your Ground
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There comes a time where you have a difference of opinion from your customer. This may be due to personal taste, or it may be a misunderstanding. ...
Make The Most of Search Engines
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We all like to work through the problems we have been presented. However, this is not the fastest way to a solution. When we are in an office, we ...
Eating the Frog and Reducing Stress
16 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Eating the Frog is a term that may be new to you. Simply put, this is the idea of getting the things done that you want to do the least. It is a p...
Getting The Most From Mastermind Program
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we take the risk of self-promotion and look at the elements of a good mastermind program. We put our money where our mouth is in th...
Native Vs Mobile Friendly Applications
12 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In case you have not noticed, mobile applications are all the rage. In fact, the very definition of mobile is constantly evolving as well. The app...
Switching Careers and Job Hopping
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The modern landscape in almost every line of business makes it less likely than ever that we will stay in one job throughout our career. Switching c...
Improving Your Odds of Crushing It
07 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We get into a line of business to crush it. At least, I assume that is our goal. I cannot think of anyone that launched a business with the goal ...
The Product Launch - A Todo List
05 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The journey to a product launch can seem incredibly long. However, the final steps in polishing a product for commercial availability cannot be igno...
A Team Victory Brings Great Joy
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the most valuable lessons I have learned is the joy of a team victory. We can celebrate and be proud of individual accomplishments. However...
Business Networking For Introverts
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A challenge for many IT workers is business networking. We chose out career often as a desire to avoid dealing with people more than we have to. W...
Problem-Solving With Friends and Associates (or Google)
29 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
One of the reasons for an enjoying an IT career is problem-solving. We get to face a challenge of varying levels every day. That can lead to us sp...
Continuing Education - Learning More Every Day
26 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We live in the technology age. Also known as the information age. Thus, we have more and easier ways to educate ourselves each day. As Apple say...
Further Your Career Through a Higher Degree
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
A higher degree in my mind is anything beyond a high school diploma. These days, that diploma is almost always a minimum requirement for a technolog...
Certifications and Improving Your Value
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Experience is the number one asset you can bring to your job. A close second is a degree and certifications. There are situations where a decisio...
Charity - Better To Give Than Receive
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have all heard that it is better to give than receive. However, instead of taking it at face value, this is something worth looking at deeper. ...
Accounting For The Entrepreneur
17 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Accounting may not be the most exciting part of a business, but it is an integral part of success. We primarily keep score for our business based o...
Common Sense System Security We Can All Implement
15 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
System security is a big business. We see hackers in the news all the time, and no one wants to be the next victim that has to admit to a breach. ...
Finding Your Rhythm For Better Productivity
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
We have looked at a few ways to improve productivity through the early podcast episodes. However, we have only touched on the idea of rhythm and how...
Excellent Resources For Brand Design
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I have to admit that the Develpreneur icon and banners are not designed by me. I used a site called 99 Designs for this work. I have a few skills ...
Version Control - The Key To Modern Development
08 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When best practices are considered for development, version control has become a normal facet of any modern coding. Many integrated development envi...
Burnout and How To Avoid It While Staying Productive
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Burnout is a big stumbling block to productivity. It is a bit like clinical depression where you are not sure it is coming, but when it hits, recovery...
Business Communication - Critical For Success
03 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Of all the skills I have learned, business communication has paid the greatest dividends. This is not a difficult skill to learn. However, practic...
The Value of Varied Development Environments
01 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
When we get serious about development we have to use enterprise tools. These include version control, defect tracking, change management, and multip...
Sleeping Well In a Busy World
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We all have busy lives. That is just a part of modern life. However, those of us in the develpreneur world can have it even worse. Sleeping wel...
Side Hustle To Passive Income
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
A Side Hustle will typically earn money by trading hours for dollars. There is a hustle or level of work that is required. However, there is also ...
Development Language Families
25 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Across the hundreds of programming languages, there are some similarities. These even fall into types of development language families. When you a...
Staying Healthy and Exercise for The Insanely Busy
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We have a full schedule and are always busy. That is no excuse for skipping exercise. In fact, staying healthy is a critical key to success. In ...
Underpromise and Overdeliver for Long-term Success
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There is an old saying that we should underpromise and overdeliver. This may seem obvious to us, but it is worth considering in our career and busin...
Databases - An Overview and Introduction
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Like any area of technology, there is a lot to know about databases. We are not going to cover all of them. In this episode, we will look at pop...
Automation and Batching Tasks for Improved Productivity
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
It may be my background in technology, but I find automation to be the greatest way to improve productivity. This time-saving mechanism is not new e...
Finding Work and Getting Paid For Your Skills
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There are many ways to monetize the work we have been discussing. For example, advertising is a typical avenue for a revenue stream. However, it d...
Learning Development Languages
11 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The primary communication method and tool of a developer is code. There are hundreds of such languages in use. Thus, learning development language...
Focus is the Key To Success (and Maybe Happiness)
08 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We live in a world full of distractions. That fact does not go away just because we have a goal or focus. In fact, those little distractions can b...
Build Your Customer Base
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you are just getting started or your business is decades old, customers are critical to success. In fact, without your customer base, there...
An Introduction to AWS and the Free Tier
04 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Any good developer has to start with an environment for their work. These requirements can be an expensive obstacle to overcome. However, Amazon h...
Determine Your Why For A Life of Contentment
01 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
There are many measures of success. Fame and fortune often top this list. However, when you think about it, a life of contentment is the real meas...
Business Development - Work On Your Business, Not In It
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Any good business generates revenue. However, this fact can impede growth. The desire to work hard and increase revenue can be a tactical decision...
Technical Improvement Through Baby Steps
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our focus on technology can make improvement appear to be impossible. The industry is moving at an incredible pace so keeping up is hard enough. ...
Living Better - An Overview of the Life Hacking Series
24 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Our efforts to become a better developer and entrepreneur are only valuable if they lead to living better. Therefore, we cannot limit our discussion...
An Introduction to the Business-Focused Episodes
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Becoming a better developer requires us to understand the business side of our solutions. Therefore, this series of topics is highly valuable. Th...
An Introduction To the Developer Focused Episodes
20 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We will start the tech track of episodes with an overview of what topics to expect. This discussion also helps tie our past blog post articles into...
An Overview of the Develpreneur Podcast
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The Podcast Overview This episode starts us on our journey to become a better developer. We look at the planned release schedule and structure along...