Dragos Nedelcu of the Senior Dev

Another full interview episode as I continue travelling. This time about how to become a better developer with the senior dev

Greetings from a hotel room in Lviv where I am attending IT Arena for the fourth time 😱.

In this episode, I continue clearing my interview backlog to speak with Dragos Nedelcu of the Senior Dev, a company that provides training, upskilling, and mentoring for JavaScript developers looking to advance their careers.

Podcast version

Listen to the episode here, or search for “Chinchilla Squeaks” wherever you find your podcasts.

Here’s what we covered in the interview.

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Summary

The program is designed for employed developers, and offers focused training, mentorship, and access to the senior dev community.

In the show, we discuss the difference between junior and senior developers, emphasising the importance of strong fundamentals, a big-picture view, and selling oneself.

We also touch on the impact of AI language models like GPT on the developer landscape and the need for developers to stay relevant and adaptable.

The interview concludes with a discussion on the importance of titles in the workplace and the future of The Senior Dev program.