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  Video Title and Link The questions Tim answers  Key topicsWhat Are Some Major Mistakes Developers Make in Their Careers? In this episode, I will cover the seven major mistakes developer make that waste their time and slow down their career. This episode will answer questions like "What are some major mistakes developers make in their careers?", "What are some things that slow down the progress of a developer?", and more.  Career protection How Do I Overcome the Fear of Being Fired? Being afraid you are going to be fired can be a self-fulfilling prophecy. So, how do you break the cycle of feeling bad, doing poorly because you feel bad, then feeling worse? In this episode, we will cover the root cause of being afraid at work and how we can overcome it.  Career protection What Should a Software Developer Not Do? What should a software developer not do? Are there things that they should avoid? What pitfalls should I avoid? Career protection When Should I Quit? How Do I Know When to Move On When should I quit my job? How do I know if my work environment is toxic or just normal? Should I stay for a certain period of time? Career protection 5 Proactive Measures to Survive Job Uncertainty How do I prepare to lose my job? If I think I might get laid off soon, how do I start preparing? Are there certain tasks I should be doing to get ready?      Career protection Do No-Code Products Threaten Software Development Jobs? Does the rise in no-code products threaten software development jobs? Will there come a time when software developers are out of a job because anyone can be a developer?   Career protection Will Artificial Intelligence Take Away Developer Jobs? Will artificial intelligence replace software developers? Will the rise of intelligent systems mean that developers don't have a job anymore? Will the number of developers be reduced or eliminated because of AI and machine learning? Career protection What Is The Real Job of a Software Developer? What is the actual job of a software developer? Is it to just write code? Can AI replace a software developer since it can write code? Why won't offshoring or no-code solutions replace software developers? Career protection Can AI Do a Developer's Job? Are AI developers coming soon? Will AIs replace junior developers in the near future? Is it even worth being a developer if an AI is going to replace us?  Career protection 3 Ways Every Developer Fails And How To Avoid Them What pitfalls should I avoid as I learn to be a developer? What are the things that slow people down when they are learning software development?  Career protection How Much Do I Lose When I Change Languages? If I decide to change programming languages, do I have to start over from scratch? What information transfers over? When is a good time to change languages?  Career protection Protect Yourself From Layoffs, Downsizing, and Losing Your Job How do I avoid being laid off? How do I make sure I will be successful if I lose my job? What do I have to do to protect myself in today's job market? Career protection  --- ---  ---  When Side Hustles For Software Developers Are Valuable Should I have a side hustle as a software developer? Are there benefits to a side hustle if I want to stay in my current job? Independence 12 Side Hustle Ideas For Software Developers What type of side hustle should I do as a software developer? Can you provide some ideas for projects or businesses that I could do to earn extra money as a developer? Independence How To Become an Independent Software Developer How can I become an independent software developer? What things do I need to know to be a consultant or freelancer? Independence --- --- --- What Should I Look For In A Good C# Job? How do I know if a C# job is a good one? What are some things to look for in a position? How do I evaluate an employer to see if they would be a good fit? What are some tips for picking the right job? Career planning 9 Steps to Effectively Change Jobs For More Money in Software Development How do I change jobs to get a raise? I've heard that getting a new job is the best way to get more money, but is there a downside? Will changing jobs often hurt my career? How many times can I change jobs before it hurts my resume?  Career planning Do I Have To End Up In Management As A Developer? What is the career path of a software developer? Do I have to become a manager? What about a software architect? Is that the next level?   Career planning 181. How Do I Start My Job Well? What Do I do First? How do I get started well at my new job? What are the things that I should be doing right away to make a good impression? How do I make sure that I am successful in my new job?  Career planning How To Quit The Right Way I want to quit my job. How do I do it well? What things should I have lined up before I quit? Should I quit before I have another job? Career planning 4 Other Careers Where Software Developers Can Excel Are there other careers that a software developer could do well in? If I don't want to write code all day long, are there other jobs that might fit me? I'm considering a career switch. Where could I go?  Career planning Identifying The Next Step In Your Career How do I figure out what to do next in my career? What are some important things to consider? Should I learn a new language? Should I try to be a full-stack developer? How do I become a senior developer? Career planning How Important is a Computer Science Degree for Software Developers? Is a Computer Science degree important to be a software developer? Do I need to get one? If I don't have a CS degree, will I be at a disadvantage? Career planning Does Age Matter In Development? How Old Is Too Old To Be A C# Developer? Can you be a C# developer after 50? Can you become a C# developer after 40? What is the age where you need to stop being a developer? In this episode, we will go over the ways in which it matters how old you are as a developer, as well as the ways it does not matter. We will identify how to make an impact as a developer, no matter your age, in this episode of Dev Questions.    Career planning How To Become a Software Developer the Right Way How do I get started as a developer? What steps do I need to take to get a job? How do I learn what I need to quickly? What are my options? Career planning How To Upgrade Your Software Development Job How can I get a better job in software development? How do I get ahead at work as a C# developer? What are my next steps? Career planning Is Global Demand for Developers Declining? Is there a limit to the amount of software development that the world needs? Will AI reduce how many software developers the world needs? Will outsourcing reduce the need for development in the US and Europe?  Career planning Why Should I Choose C# As My Programming Language? Why should I choose C# as my programming language? Is C# the best choice for a developer? What are the criteria for choosing the right programming language for me?   Career planning Why Do Employers Ask For Work Experience For Entry-Level Jobs? Why do employers ask for experience for an entry-level job? Why don't they allow people with no experience to apply? Why does no one want a new developer with no experience?  Career planning Should I Know Linux as a C# Developer? Should I know how to work with Linux as a C# developer? Is it important to know how to use Linux if you are building cross-platform C# applications? Should I use Linux? Career planning What Skills Will Help Me Advance in My Career? What skills should I improve on in order to advance in my career? What areas will help me advance the most? Are there soft skills that I should work on?      Career planning What Certifications Are Best For C# Developers? Which certifications are best for C# developers? Are the Azure certifications the place to go? What happened to the C# certifications? Should I get certified in C#?   Career planning Can I Get a Job in C#? Should I Switch Languages? Is C# In Demand? Is C# really the right choice? Should I choose a different language instead? Can I really make money as a C# developer? Are there any C# jobs out there? It feels like there are more JavaScript jobs out there. Should I learn that instead?   Career planning What Soft Skills Benefit Software Developers the Most? What soft skills are most useful for a software developer? What things should a software developer work on outside of programming? What will make me more marketable? Career planning What is the Best Type of Work Experience? What is the best type of work experience to have as a developer? Is it better to work at one company for 10 years or 10 companies for 1 year each? Is it better to work on one big project or many small ones?  Career planning What Is the Progression of a Developer? What are the steps to move forward as a developer? What is the progression of learning I need to go through? Is there a specific path to follow?       Career planning 5 Strategic Changes To Improve Your Career Why isn't my boss different? Why don't more companies hire people with little experience? Why am I not getting paid what others are getting paid? Why don't companies invest in my career?  Career planning Should I Take a C# Desktop Job as a C# Web Developer? If I am offered a job as a desktop developer, but I want to be a web developer, should I take the job? Should I hold out for a web developer job? Will taking the desktop job hurt my chances of being a web developer? Career planning

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