The Programming Podcast

• Is HTML, CSS & JavaScript STILL Enough in 2025?

  Is HTML, CSS, and JavaScript still enough to land a job in 2025 — especially with AI reshaping everything? Danny and Leon go all in on this question with unfiltered, experience-backed advice that every aspiring developer needs to hear.🔥 Topics we dive into:The real expectations for entry-level devs in today’s marketWhy listing HTML on your resume might actually hurt youHow to develop confidence through "evidence"Why AI tools aren’t the shortcut you think they areWhat actually sets you apart from the competitionAnd why taste, design, and judgment are becoming the new moatWhether you're just starting out or trying to level up, this is the episode that clears the fog and gives you direction.👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe if you found value!00:00 - The Job Market Is a Fight — Are You Ready?01:20 - The Cost of Wasting Resume Real Estate02:00 - What Employers Assume You Know03:45 - Danny and Leon Introduce the Show05:00 - The Big Question: Is HTML/CSS/JS Still Enough in 2025?06:30 - Leon’s Take: “Yes, but...”08:20 - Danny’s Take: “No, and here’s why...”10:00 - Why Most People Asking This Question Are Stuck in JS11:00 - The Decline of Frontend-Only Roles12:20 - Fullstack Is the New Baseline13:30 - What Grads from 100Devs & Resilient Coders Are Actually Learning14:15 - HTML/CSS on Resumes? It’s a Red Flag16:00 - Focus on Achievements, Not Basics17:30 - Why TypeScript and Deeper Skills Matter More Than Ever19:00 - If You’re Missing Resume Wins… Go Make Them20:00 - Why We're Blunt: It's About Getting You Hired21:00 - AI Tools Won’t Replace Hard Work22:30 - Designers & Frontend Devs Are About to Thrive Again24:00 - Taste and Judgment Will Be the Competitive Edge25:00 - Software’s Moat Is Still There — Use It to Your Advantage26:45 - Ask Danny & Leon: “How Do I Fit In as a 19-Year-Old?”28:00 - Confidence Comes from Evidence29:40 - Stop Applying for Internships if You're Not in College31:00 - New Blood and Enthusiasm Are Valuable in Tech32:00 - Final Words: Be Unapologetically Hungry

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• Google Just Changed Everything. Here's What You Missed from I/O

  In this episode of The Programming Podcast, Leon Noel and Danny Thompson dive deep into how to get the most out of tech conferences — including unique strategies used at Commit Your Code, what it really takes to build a network from scratch, and how AI is completely changing the developer landscape.From portable mini golf to prompt cards that kickstart conversations, Danny unveils how CYC is engineered to spark real connections — not just QR-code scans. Then, the duo unpacks Google I/O 2025, including wild use cases for AI-generated video, Android XR glasses, and what companies are really doing with AI budgets (spoiler: it’s not layoffs).Whether you're a developer looking to network better, a freelancer trying to close more deals, or just someone curious about how AI is disrupting everything — this episode is for you.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!🔥 Real advice. Real experience. Real value. Hit that like & subscribe button to support more episodes like this!💡 Sponsor: Level Up Financial PlanningChanging careers or increasing your income? Get financial clarity with Level Up Financial Planning—helping early and mid-career tech professionals secure their financial future. Visit LevelUpFinancialPlanning.com for a free consultation!NEW SITE https://www.programmingpodcast.com/Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Chapters:00:00 - Strategy for Building Real Connections at Conferences 01:45 - Introducing Commit Your Code & This Year’s Upgrades 03:10 - Mini Golf as a Networking Tool? Here’s Why 04:30 - Free Professional Headshots & The Morning Connect 05:25 - Prompt Cards & the “Start in the Middle” Philosophy 06:15 - The 5-Minute Pass System for Intros 07:50 - How Employers Are Involved at CYC 09:40 - Leon’s Early Networking Strategy: Never Eat Alone 11:00 - The Power of Volunteering at Conferences 13:00 - Shifting the Focus from Collecting Contacts to Creating Relationships 14:15 - “Read the Room” & Breathers During Conversations 15:30 - Making Conferences Less Awkward and More Genuine 16:55 - Transitioning from Online to In-Person Relationships 18:00 - From CYC to Google I/O: Huge Shifts in Tech 20:10 - AI-Generated Video and the Wild Future of Media 21:55 - AI Search and the Changing Behavior Around Google 23:30 - Real-Time Translation with Android XR Glasses 25:05 - Will Smart Glasses Finally Go Mainstream? 27:00 - Google’s Ecosystem Advantage in AI Integration 29:00 - Why Google Glass Was Too Early 30:50 - Stripe Sessions & Corporate AI Investments 32:30 - AI as a Productivity Tool, Not a Layoff Excuse 34:15 - Freelance Client Discovery: Ask the Right Questions 36:00 - What Makes a $30K+ Project Work 37:40 - From $1.8K Projects to $275K+ Consulting Deals 39:10 - Auditing AI-Generated Code Responsibly 40:15 - Why Now Is the Time to Learn AI Tools as a Developer 42:00 - Final Thoughts: Real Problems great than Shiny Tech 43:00 - Ask Danny & Leon: Questions to Ask Freelance Clients

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• Google Just Changed Everything. Here's What You Missed from I/O

  In this episode of The Programming Podcast, Leon Noel and Danny Thompson dive deep into how to get the most out of tech conferences — including unique strategies used at Commit Your Code, what it really takes to build a network from scratch, and how AI is completely changing the developer landscape.From portable mini golf to prompt cards that kickstart conversations, Danny unveils how CYC is engineered to spark real connections — not just QR-code scans. Then, the duo unpacks Google I/O 2025, including wild use cases for AI-generated video, Android XR glasses, and what companies are really doing with AI budgets (spoiler: it’s not layoffs).Whether you're a developer looking to network better, a freelancer trying to close more deals, or just someone curious about how AI is disrupting everything — this episode is for you.🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe and turn on notifications so you never miss an episode!🔥 Real advice. Real experience. Real value. Hit that like & subscribe button to support more episodes like this!💡 Sponsor: Level Up Financial PlanningChanging careers or increasing your income? Get financial clarity with Level Up Financial Planning—helping early and mid-career tech professionals secure their financial future. Visit LevelUpFinancialPlanning.com for a free consultation!NEW SITE https://www.programmingpodcast.com/Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Chapters:00:00 - Strategy for Building Real Connections at Conferences 01:45 - Introducing Commit Your Code & This Year’s Upgrades 03:10 - Mini Golf as a Networking Tool? Here’s Why 04:30 - Free Professional Headshots & The Morning Connect 05:25 - Prompt Cards & the “Start in the Middle” Philosophy 06:15 - The 5-Minute Pass System for Intros 07:50 - How Employers Are Involved at CYC 09:40 - Leon’s Early Networking Strategy: Never Eat Alone 11:00 - The Power of Volunteering at Conferences 13:00 - Shifting the Focus from Collecting Contacts to Creating Relationships 14:15 - “Read the Room” & Breathers During Conversations 15:30 - Making Conferences Less Awkward and More Genuine 16:55 - Transitioning from Online to In-Person Relationships 18:00 - From CYC to Google I/O: Huge Shifts in Tech 20:10 - AI-Generated Video and the Wild Future of Media 21:55 - AI Search and the Changing Behavior Around Google 23:30 - Real-Time Translation with Android XR Glasses 25:05 - Will Smart Glasses Finally Go Mainstream? 27:00 - Google’s Ecosystem Advantage in AI Integration 29:00 - Why Google Glass Was Too Early 30:50 - Stripe Sessions & Corporate AI Investments 32:30 - AI as a Productivity Tool, Not a Layoff Excuse 34:15 - Freelance Client Discovery: Ask the Right Questions 36:00 - What Makes a $30K+ Project Work 37:40 - From $1.8K Projects to $275K+ Consulting Deals 39:10 - Auditing AI-Generated Code Responsibly 40:15 - Why Now Is the Time to Learn AI Tools as a Developer 42:00 - Final Thoughts: Real Problems great than Shiny Tech 43:00 - Ask Danny & Leon: Questions to Ask Freelance Clients

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• Devs Are Losing Job Offers Due to THESE Common Mistakes!

  In this power-packed episode of The Programming Podcast, Danny Thompson (Director of Technology at This Dot Labs) and Leon Noel (Managing Director of Engineering at Resilient Coders) break down everything you need to know to get your first job in tech.We go deep on:- Recruiter secrets- Nailing behavioral interviews- Technical interview mindset- Salary negotiation mistakes- Job hunt strategy- Real stories from our own journeysWhether you're just getting started or stuck mid-hunt, this episode is your ultimate job search survival guide—with no fluff, just the actionable truth.We also share what it's like building free communities like 100Devs and Commit Your Code, why most people aren't prepared for their interviews, and how vibes (yes, vibes!) play a bigger role in hiring than you think.NEW SITE https://www.programmingpodcast.com/Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!🎙️ Subscribe for more real talk about tech, careers, and making it in software.⏱️ Timestamps / Chapters00:00 – Intro: Why We’re Still Not Monetized01:03 – Do NOT Sign Exclusive Recruiter Agreements02:17 – Why Some Get Jobs Fast (And Most Don’t)03:36 – Reflections on the Biggest Guest Episode Ever05:00 – What Recruiters Really Do & Why They Can’t Mentor You09:48 – How to Prepare for Interview #112:00 – What “Being One of the Two” Really Takes14:45 – Honest Audit: Are You Actually Job Ready?17:00 – How to Strategize Your Resume & LinkedIn for Interviews21:00 – Behavioral Interview Tips That Actually Work23:00 – The Power of “Tell Me About Yourself”26:00 – Why You Must Research Companies Before Interviewing28:00 – Turning Interviews into Conversations30:00 – Asking the Right Questions (and the Wrong Ones)34:00 – How to Practice Behavioral Interview Questions36:00 – The Ball Rolling: Following Up the Smart Way38:00 – Momentum is Everything (Don’t Overinvest in One Job)40:00 – The Sales Mentality Behind a Successful Job Hunt42:00 – Technical Interviews: Think Out Loud or Fail Silently45:00 – The Real Point of the “Soft Tech / Half-Behavioral” Round48:00 – Storytime: Danny’s YouTube Startup Interview51:00 – Salary Negotiation on Your First Job54:00 – Why Your 3rd Job Will Always Outpay Your First58:00 – The Six-Figure First Job Trap (And Why It’s Misguided)1:01:00 – Optimize for the Long Game, Not the Big Number1:04:00 – Listener Question: Finding Your Why & Your Path1:07:00 – Time Management & Tech as a Launchpad1:10:00 – Why You’re Struggling with JavaScript Right Now1:13:00 – Building Something Real While Still Learning1:15:00 – Never Overpromise to Clients1:17:00 – Why Motivation Won’t Save You—Discipline Will1:18:20 – Wrap-Up & Final Thoughts

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• The Software Developer's AI Cheat Sheet Revealed

  In this episode of The Programming Podcast, Danny Thompson and Leon Noel are joined by special guest Santiago, a machine learning engineer and teacher of the Machine Learning School cohort, for one of the most actionable and grounded AI discussions in tech today.We cut through the hype and dive deep into:- How AI is (and isn’t) replacing developers- Using AI as a co-pilot vs letting AI drive- Vector databases, embeddings, and Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)- Model Context Protocol (MCP), agent-based systems, and why no one agrees on what an agent is- The underhyped power of edge ML and TinyML- Real-world agent use cases (like automating DocuSign workflows)- Getting started with AI as a developer today — beyond building chatbotsFollow our Guest Co-host:https://x.com/svpinohttps://www.ml.school/https://www.youtube.com/@UCgLxmJ8xER7Y7sywMN5SfWg This episode is loaded with insights for junior devs, industry veterans, and anyone curious about building real AI-enhanced applications.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more developer-first conversations!⏱️ Timestamps & Chapters:0:00 – Will AI Replace Software Developers?0:45 – Embracing AI as a Developer Tool2:00 – Meet the Hosts and Guest (Danny, Leon, Santiago)3:20 – Leon’s AI Skepticism Journey4:30 – Why “AI Won’t Replace You, But Someone Using It Might”6:30 – Becoming a Solo Builder at Scale with AI8:15 – Real Examples of Using AI to Get More Done9:45 – AI and the Power of Prototyping11:00 – AI Co-pilot vs. You Co-piloting AI13:00 – Future of Tools Built for AI (MCP, A2A)14:40 – Shifting Between Developer Modes with AI17:00 – Intro to Vector Databases & Embeddings20:45 – What is Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)?23:00 – Large Context Windows vs RAG: Is RAG Still Relevant?25:30 – Indexing Speed & Clustering Explained with Spice Rack Analogy27:50 – Why Grounding Matters (Reducing Hallucinations in LLMs)31:00 – The Importance of the Ingestion Layer32:10 – Other Crucial AI Trends: MCP, Agent-to-Agent33:00 – Defining AI Agents (Why No One Agrees)35:00 – The Browser Wars of Agent Definitions36:30 – Overhyped vs Underrepresented AI Concepts38:00 – Specialized Tools for AI Builders39:45 – Agents Will Be the Next Microservices41:00 – Real-World Example: AI + DocuSign + Slack + Asana Integration43:00 – Underhyped: TinyML and AI on Edge Devices45:00 – Apple’s Adapter Strategy with LoRA Models47:00 – Companies Aren’t Ready to Train Custom Models Yet48:30 – Santiago’s Current AI Stack: Cursor, Windsurf, Tracer, and More50:30 – Specialized Tools for GitHub Issues, Jupyter Notebooks52:20 – Fine-Tuning Tools & Lightweight Model Training (DPO, RLHF)54:00 – Ask Danny, Leon & Santiago: How to Get Started in AI55:00 – First Project Ideas: RAG with YouTube, Building MCP Servers58:00 – Easy Agent Idea: Email Filter for Promotions59:00 – Leon’s Learning Stack: FastAI, MCP Docs, Replicate1:00:00 – Danny’s Favorite Beginner Project: Alt Text Generator1:00:25 – Wrap-Up and Goodbye

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