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Developer Tea

Jonathan Cutrell
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Productivity
Focus
Little's Law
Motivation
Decision Making
Optimism Bias
Career Events
Planning
Expectations
Functional Fixedness
Career Premortem
Cost Of Delay
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Risk Management
Process
Roadmaps
Team Topologies
Values
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Developer Tea exists to help driven developers connect to their ultimate purpose and excel at their work so that they can positively impact the people they influence. With over 17 million downloads to date, Developer Tea is a short podcast hosted by Jonathan Cutrell, engineering leader with over 15 years of industry experience. We hope you'll take the topics from this podcast and continue the conv... more

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Latest Episodes

If you're a software engineer right now, you likely feel like your world is changing overnight. We are writing half or less the amount of code that we wrote even a year ago, which represents a seismic, groundbreaking shift in our industry. However, t... more

AI is bringing massive changes to our industry, but it's not just about how fast you can write code or use agentic flows. In this episode, I explore how AI is fundamentally shifting the economic bottleneck of software development, and how you can use... more

Today, we are tackling the natural tension between the desire to make more money—getting a raise, finding financial stability—and the desire to have meaningful, purpose-driven work.

We are diving into a fantastic listener question from Abdul, a fron... more

I've been delaying this episode for a long time because the topic is genuinely difficult and, for many of us, scary. AI is threatening not just to our livelihood, but to our sense of self-worth as creators.

In this episode, I don't offer false guara... more

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Recent Guests

Bryan McCann
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Brian Pulliam
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Jonathan Cutrell
Host of the show with extensive engineering leadership experience and a focus on career development for developers.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Excellent source of inspiration

    I can’t thank enough for all the insightful and inspiring tips. I am going through some real hard time and the Career Growth Accelerator series is supporting me during this bumpy trip.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    someonefromsomewhereintexas
    United States2 months ago
  • Always insightful

    Developer Tea always seems to give an insightful and inspiring take on an aspect of being in the software business. I feel like some things I’ve considered before are put in a broader context and I always appreciate the break. Episode 254 “Why Maintenance Matters Now” is really stands out in that it discusses ideas around tech debt - although not mentioned specifically - as well as chores and routines one might normally overlook. Great episode!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    fizzybuzzybeezy
    United States9 months ago
  • Awesome Content Delivery

    I listened a podcasts related to tech, this is best I felt. This is my go to option. I really like the clarity of explaining in simple way. English is not my native language, still i can able to follow every second of the podcast, which is missing in others.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Sri11a
    United Statesa year ago
  • A lot of interesting subjects

    Excellent content, excellent quality. Great job.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rexduran
    Spain2 years ago
  • I really enjoyed all your episodes for multiple reasons. Mainly for the different vantage viewpoints compare to our day to day work

    Thanks for your contribution and making us better selves

    Podcast Addict
    5
    s.j.
    2 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Many find episodes valuable for both technical and non-technical listeners, citing mindset and productivity takeaways.
Listeners praise concise episodes that deliver practical, actionable insights for developers.
The host's calm, clear delivery and structured guidance help listeners think differently about career growth.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#245
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Apple Podcasts
#31
South Korea/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#31
Poland/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#58
Spain/Technology
Apple Podcasts
#64
Saudi Arabia/Technology
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#71
Mexico/Technology

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Listener Question - Abdul Asks About How to Balance Career Strategy Between Money, Meaning, and Skill Transitions
Q: How should someone in my position think about targeting higher paid roles or domains without making unrealistic leaps that the market won't reward?
Look for higher paying opportunities within your current company or related roles and develop skills applicable to those roles while ensuring financial stability.
Listener Question - Abdul Asks About How to Balance Career Strategy Between Money, Meaning, and Skill Transitions
Q: How would you recommend reframing career strategy when financial necessity is dominant constraint?
Consider integrating new skills into your work environment, communicate with your manager about your career goals, and question the assumptions about your job role's scope.
Part Two - Bryan McCann, CTO of You.com, on AI, Engineering, Art, and Everything In Between
Q: What advice would you give to the engineers, the managers, directors listening?
Focus on learning and work on what you are passionate about to have the most impact.
Part One - Bryan McCann, CTO of You.com, on AI, Engineering, Art, and Everything In Between
Q: What do you wish interviewers would ask you more about?
Bryan expresses a desire to discuss unresolved questions in physics, organization changes, and the role of art in the context of AI.

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What is Developer Tea about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Short-form, practical guidance for developers aiming to advance their careers while maintaining balance and personal growth. Episodes frequently cover career strategy, productivity, mindset, and how to navigate changes in tech—often with concrete tactics, frameworks, and real-world anecdotes. Notable for its concise, snack-sized format and a steady focus on intrinsic motivation, personal accountability, and career fundamentals that apply across software roles. A strong emphasis on mindset shifts, ownership, and sustainable growth, making it useful for both individual contributors and engineering leaders seeking actionable takeaways.

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