The word on the street amidst vibe coding and agents building whole systems and shutting down SaaS products is that software engineering as a profession is dead.

Or at least, something you don't need bone up and study for 4 years anymore.

But is that really true?

On this episode of the Pro Coder Show, I sat down with Java Champion and Spring Advocate @DanVega and we were able to talk about what software fundamentals really mean in this day and age.

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Once upon a time, the buzz at SpringOne in 2014 was the debut of Spring Boot. This year, the topic in every convo I had at DevNexus was ...drumroll... AI!

In this episode of the Pro Coder Show, I sat down with former teammate and coding buddy Glen Renfro and discussed how AI has become an integral component of our coding lives.

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Have you been offered a stock option while securing a position with a shop? Confusing as all get out?

In this episode of the Pro Coder Show, we're going to demystify what all this means, learn how you can negotiate for more, and even take it with you when your options contract says you have to leave it behind should you jump ship!

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• Order your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders at https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=gqeLa6Z_02A today!

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To be a pro coder means you are a PROFESSIONAL. You are being paid to write top notch apps and develop code.

Would it surprise you that there are ALL KINDS of ways to get paid?

In this episode of The Pro Coder Show find out all the different ways you can get paid… and how SOME are better than OTHERS.

Don't forget to grab your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today:
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ALSO SEE: 👀
✅ HOW do I interview for a job?
https://youtu.be/YdvPRVLvfEU

RESOURCES: 👇
• Order your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders:
https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=gqeLa6Z_02A

GET MORE: 🎉
• Get a FREE tech ebook: https://procoder.io/join
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Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL?
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DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. Any usage of “Cockroach Labs”, “CockroachDB”, “Spring”, “Spring Boot”, “Spring Framework”, “VMware”, “Pivotal”, or anything else is completely unaffiliated with its owners. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission.

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Your app needs data. Almost all of them do (gateways aside). So you need a database, right?

Wrong.

In this episode of The Pro Coder Show, learn how to sidestep a traditional relational database—and potentially make your site dramatically faster.

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You’ve got an offer letter in your hands. Now comes the tricky part: negotiation.

Some say this is your moment to level up.
Others warn: “Careful — they could rescind the offer. Don’t do it.”

So which is it?

In this episode of The Pro Coder Show, we break down what’s really going on so you can make the best decision for your career.

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Resources:
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Ever wanted to build your own website — with nothing between you and your audience?

In this episode, we cover how to sidestep a lot of unnecessary complexity and get off the ground fast.

📘 Book Recommendation
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👀 Also Check Out
How do I interview for a job?
https://youtu.be/oN_B22doViY

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Disclosure
All opinions are my own and do not reflect any employer or organization. Any mention of companies or technologies (including Cockroach Labs, CockroachDB, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, VMware, or Pivotal) is unaffiliated with their owners. Some links may be affiliate links and may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

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I'm leaving social media. For good.

Maybe you should too.

Find out why, and how we can still stay in touch... and why the Pro Coder's Report is BACK!

Don't forget to grab your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today at https://12rules.io!

Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@ProCoderIO/join

ALSO SEE: 👀

• ✅ HOW do I interview for a job? https://youtu.be/oN_B22doViY

RESOURCES: 👇

• Order your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders at https://12rules.io today!

GET MORE: 🎉

• Get a FREE tech ebook at https://procoder.io/join
• Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershow

Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store.procoder.io

DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. Any usage of 'Spring', 'Spring Boot', 'Spring Framework', 'VMware', 'Pivotal', or anything else is completely unaffiliated with its owners. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission.

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Disney has announced they are no longer using Slack! What happened? Why did it happen? But more importantly, are there habits YOU are doing as a pro coder that is putting your company at risk as well? ==== 12 Rules for Pro Coders is OUT! Grab it now while it's hot! https://12rules.io! ==== Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store.procoder.io DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission. © 2024 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserved

Elon Musk has announced plans to build his "gigafactory" in Memphis, TN, the site for the supercomputer planned to undergird xAI. As Yet Another Big Tech firm expands into Tennessee, what does that mean for pro coders? Find out on today's episode of the Pro Coder Show! ==== 12 Rules for Pro Coders is OUT! Grab it now while it's hot! https://12rules.io! ==== Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store.procoder.io DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission. © 2024 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserve

You're manager has tapped you to give a customer presention. Gulp. With sweats and shaking you nod your head yes. Learn these seven tips on how to give a customer presentation and make them NOT so scary! ==== 12 Rules for Pro Coders is OUT! Grab it now while it's hot! https://12rules.io! ==== Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store.procoder.io DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission. © 2024 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserve