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Coding Chats

John Crickett
Software Engineering
Soft Skills
Personal Branding
Behavioral Interviews
Networking
Diversity In Tech
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Mentoring
Career Progression
Engineering Leadership
High Performance Computing
Mentorship
Linkedin
Python
Typescript
Women In Tech
Diversity In Technology
Career Development
Software Development
Shiny Objects

On Coding Chats, John Crickett interviews software engineers of all levels from junior to CTO. He encourages the guests to share the stories of the challenges they have faced in their role and the strategies and tactics they have used to overcome those challenges providing actionable insights other software engineers can use to accelerate their careers.

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Coding Chats episode 73 - John Crickett interviews Benjamen Pyle across topics ranging from tech influencer trust to the software engineer vs. craftsman debate. Benjamen argues that what makes an influencer worth following isn't follower count but au... more

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Coding Chats episode 72 - Charles Humble and John Crickett explore why professional skills — communication, critical thinking, and documentation — are arguably more important than writing code itself. Drawing on his O'Reilly shortcut article series a... more

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Coding Chats episode 71 - Anita Kalmane-Boot talks to John Crickett about neurodiversity, its spectrum, strengths, challenges, and how organizations can foster inclusive environments, especially in software teams. Discover practical strategies for re... more

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Coding Chats episode 70 - Aaron LeClair discusses the top five mistakes startup CTOs make, covering everything from misunderstanding development pipelines to failing to make the leadership identity transition. The conversation explores AI adoption pa... more

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Software engineer with experience working in both startups and big tech environments.
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Episode: Career growth strategies in software engineering: start-ups vs bigtech
Joe Woodhouse
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Ryan Varley
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Austen McDonald
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Episode: How to prepare for and ace behavioural interviews with Austen McDonald
Alex Lau
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Shalini Goyal
Software engineer with experience in consulting, health, finance, construction, and Big Tech.
Episode: Talking about diversity in tech, software engineering, mentoring and interviews with Shalini Goyal

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John Crickett
Host of Coding Chats with a focus on practical software engineering stories and career strategies.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 17 ratings
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    As a teenage coder aspiring to be a computer scientist, I really found this podcast inspiring and I think it will empower new coders or beginners to achieve higher. This podcast also shows how hard work really pays off when you dedicate and apply yourself. I love this content you just gained a new follower and forever fan.

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The show balances technical depth with relatable career stories.
Guests bring diverse perspectives from coding to leadership.
Listeners appreciate actionable engineering insights they can apply immediately.

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Spec driven development and building better software with AI agents
Q: What are your thoughts on that?
Paul agrees that while it's hard to write requirements accurately in plain English, utilizing AI effectively involves creating rapid iterations and maintaining a focused context.
Spec driven development and building better software with AI agents
Q: What was that one moment that made you think, wow, this is something that is worthwhile?
Paul recounts a pivotal moment during a Python project where he struggled initially but then found clarity and confidence by applying spec-driven development principles.
Spec driven development and building better software with AI agents
Q: So what's been your involvement in AI-assisted software engineering?
Paul shares his journey from skepticism to embracing AI, reflecting on how he leaned into prompt-driven development and the revelation it brought to his coding process.
The impact of AI on software engineering and SaaS businesses
Q: How do you feel about the AI tools you're using for productivity?
It's allowing me to punch above my weight in the design sense. For UX, it's better than what the average engineer would have produced in the absence of a design.
The impact of AI on software engineering and SaaS businesses
Q: What's your final view, Mike? Is it replacing software engineers?
My bet is it's going to amplify the demand. I think we've already seen this because what's happening now for us is we're seeing so many more people take an interest in software.

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The show features conversations with software engineers and tech leaders across seniority, focusing on real-world challenges, problem-solving tactics, and pragmatic career advice. Episodes frequently explore software development practices, leadership, AI and tooling impacts, and industry trends, providing actionable insights for engineers aiming to accelerate their careers. A notable strength is hosting guests with diverse backgrounds—from individual contributors to CTOs and high-profile creators—delivering practical takeaways that listeners can apply in their own teams and projects.

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1. Matt Boyle
2. Mark Rober
3. Owain Lewis
4. Gilad Naor
5. Joe Woodhouse
6. Ryan Varley
7. Austen McDonald
8. Alex Lau

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