The HEALTHY DEVELOPER YouTube channel and podcast
A show that exposes the dark side of working on software teams - but offers hope and tools to rise above it.
- Learn hard-won lessons from the biggest "aha!" moments I've had (and stupid mistakes I've made 😳) in my 25 year career.
- Hear behind-the-scenes stories about how people treat each other on real software projects - and how I dealt with it.
- Join me for interviews with special guests where we discuss topics related to having a healthy tech career.
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Episodes
February 27, 2018 | 12:18
Planning poker might be just what your team needs – but depending on the culture it can also cause big problems.
February 22, 2018 | 14:44
It’s not impossible to lose weight as a programmer, but you’ve got to stand your ground! I share my story of ballooning up to 210 pounds – then losing it.
February 21, 2018 | 7:16
Too many companies and agile coaches keep the secret of scrum from people! Without understanding WHY to use scrum – misery often results.
February 20, 2018 | 14:25
Could it be that you’re on a project with a software leader that’s a narcissist – one who criticizes everything you do?
February 19, 2018 | 20:28
You can find the best software project for your personality if you consider a few aspects of software companies I’ve learned.
February 17, 2018 | 17:09
I hear a common complaint that programming has gotten harder over the years. But often we do it to ourselves with how we work!
