
For software engineers ready to level up. Learn from CTOs, principal engineers, and tech leaders about the skills beyond coding: from technical mastery to product thinking and career growth
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 239 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Technology | |||

We are at a unique point in history where there is finally an alternative to human coding. If AI can write the code effectively, what is left for the software engineer?
In this episode, Joris Conijn (AWS CTO at Xebia) argues that the era of "just co... more
Is your internal developer platform actually improving velocity, or is it a bottleneck? We discuss why platform teams building "cool" abstractions is a red flag, and you should aim to create the best platform for software engineers.
In this episode,... more
Engineering hasn't become easier, writing code has just become faster. Time to stop fighting symptoms and start thinking in systems. In this Q&A, I break down the career advice I'd give to any engineer, from mastering architecture to knowing when to ... more
The software engineering landscape is shifting rapidly. Coding is becoming "cheap" because of tools like Claude Code, Codex, Gemini, Cursor etc. Interviews are evolving to focus on system design over syntax. In this Q&A, I break down exactly which sk... more
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Beyond Coding is one of those rare podcasts that manages to be both tactical and genuinely inspiring. Patrick Akil consistently brings clarity to the challenges developers face, not just in code, but in career and mindset. The episode on staying ahead as a software engineer really resonated. As someone who’s helped scale engineering teams at fast-moving startups, I appreciated the emphasis on adaptability, incremental learning, and mastering fundamentals over chasing trends. The insights around ... more
I’m an avid consumer of Patrick’ honest, interesting conversations with top notch guests. The funny, cordial and engaging style is refreshing and keep the dialogue always alive and to the point. Great job!
I recently found this podcast and am so happy I did! The host Patrick knows how to make even the hardest topics sound easy and understandable. It has now become my go-to podcast that I listen to every day! Thank you Patrick, keep on creating great content, I’ll be here listening.
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Focused on the journey of software engineers, the content revolves around enhancing skills beyond traditional coding to include technical mastery, product management, and career growth strategies. Each episode features insights from CTOs, principal engineers, and other tech leaders, discussing topics such as the evolving role of software engineers in the age of AI, innovative work practices like four-day work weeks, and essential soft skills critical for success in the tech landscape. Unique aspects of this content include a balanced exploration of both technical and interpersonal skills necessary for navigating the modern software engineering domain, offering listeners practical advice to boost their adaptability and effectiveness in their... more
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Recent guests on Beyond Coding include:
1. Zanina Katira
2. Maria Vechtomova
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4. Woodson Martin
5. Michiel Overeem
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8. Maarten Stolk
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