Code Commute
@codecommute.bsky.social
Resumes are NOT just your full-time professional work experience!
Even for my own resume, I need to call out EXTRA things I do to round out my technical skills:
- Technical writing
- Educating others on technical topics
- Side projects
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwwknQ-P7bc
Even for my own resume, I need to call out EXTRA things I do to round out my technical skills:
- Technical writing
- Educating others on technical topics
- Side projects
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwwknQ-P7bc
December 31, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Resumes are NOT just your full-time professional work experience!
Even for my own resume, I need to call out EXTRA things I do to round out my technical skills:
- Technical writing
- Educating others on technical topics
- Side projects
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwwknQ-P7bc
Even for my own resume, I need to call out EXTRA things I do to round out my technical skills:
- Technical writing
- Educating others on technical topics
- Side projects
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwwknQ-P7bc
You aren't pitching side projects on your resume!
No! Your potential employer does not want to buy your TODO app... But I bet you can still call out:
- What you learned
- What made it interesting
- Some technical relevance
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwwknQ-P7bc
No! Your potential employer does not want to buy your TODO app... But I bet you can still call out:
- What you learned
- What made it interesting
- Some technical relevance
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwwknQ-P7bc
December 30, 2025 at 8:02 PM
You aren't pitching side projects on your resume!
No! Your potential employer does not want to buy your TODO app... But I bet you can still call out:
- What you learned
- What made it interesting
- Some technical relevance
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwwknQ-P7bc
No! Your potential employer does not want to buy your TODO app... But I bet you can still call out:
- What you learned
- What made it interesting
- Some technical relevance
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YwwknQ-P7bc
It's in a manager's best interest to keep their employees engaged in their work.
It's not as trivial as assigning the most skilled person to an area. It's not always the next immediate priority...
There's a human element to be considered.
Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/po4reliKBFw
It's not as trivial as assigning the most skilled person to an area. It's not always the next immediate priority...
There's a human element to be considered.
Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/po4reliKBFw
December 29, 2025 at 8:03 PM
It's in a manager's best interest to keep their employees engaged in their work.
It's not as trivial as assigning the most skilled person to an area. It's not always the next immediate priority...
There's a human element to be considered.
Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/po4reliKBFw
It's not as trivial as assigning the most skilled person to an area. It's not always the next immediate priority...
There's a human element to be considered.
Watch it here:
https://youtu.be/po4reliKBFw
Podcast Power Failure And Actors As Software Engineers
Catch up on Code Commute!
Had an awesome morning podcasting BUT also had a hiccup with a power failure. Hang out with me on my drive to work!
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQP4CyP8b2I
Catch up on Code Commute!
Had an awesome morning podcasting BUT also had a hiccup with a power failure. Hang out with me on my drive to work!
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQP4CyP8b2I
December 24, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Podcast Power Failure And Actors As Software Engineers
Catch up on Code Commute!
Had an awesome morning podcasting BUT also had a hiccup with a power failure. Hang out with me on my drive to work!
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQP4CyP8b2I
Catch up on Code Commute!
Had an awesome morning podcasting BUT also had a hiccup with a power failure. Hang out with me on my drive to work!
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RQP4CyP8b2I
Engineering Surveys And Audi TT RS Reveal!
Catch up on Code Commute!
Another awesome day at the office! Check out the end for a little peek of the Audi TT RS!
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96ZtYc0AXjA
Catch up on Code Commute!
Another awesome day at the office! Check out the end for a little peek of the Audi TT RS!
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96ZtYc0AXjA
December 21, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Engineering Surveys And Audi TT RS Reveal!
Catch up on Code Commute!
Another awesome day at the office! Check out the end for a little peek of the Audi TT RS!
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96ZtYc0AXjA
Catch up on Code Commute!
Another awesome day at the office! Check out the end for a little peek of the Audi TT RS!
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=96ZtYc0AXjA
Not The PIP! Are Developers Toast if on Performance Improvement Plans?
A Redditor wanted to know... Are there success stories from engineering managers who have worked through PIPs?
Here are some anonymized examples from my career.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD1X46nCJTQ
A Redditor wanted to know... Are there success stories from engineering managers who have worked through PIPs?
Here are some anonymized examples from my career.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD1X46nCJTQ
December 10, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Not The PIP! Are Developers Toast if on Performance Improvement Plans?
A Redditor wanted to know... Are there success stories from engineering managers who have worked through PIPs?
Here are some anonymized examples from my career.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD1X46nCJTQ
A Redditor wanted to know... Are there success stories from engineering managers who have worked through PIPs?
Here are some anonymized examples from my career.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gD1X46nCJTQ
VACATION TIME! Code Commute Goes To Arizona!
My little May 2025 vacation is to... Arizona! My wife is attending a conference and I am tagging along!
Here's what I'll be doing when I have downtime.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCDRZIVdnKw
My little May 2025 vacation is to... Arizona! My wife is attending a conference and I am tagging along!
Here's what I'll be doing when I have downtime.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCDRZIVdnKw
December 8, 2025 at 2:01 PM
VACATION TIME! Code Commute Goes To Arizona!
My little May 2025 vacation is to... Arizona! My wife is attending a conference and I am tagging along!
Here's what I'll be doing when I have downtime.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCDRZIVdnKw
My little May 2025 vacation is to... Arizona! My wife is attending a conference and I am tagging along!
Here's what I'll be doing when I have downtime.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCDRZIVdnKw
Should You Consider Unpaid Internships as a Developer?
A viewer wanted to know my thoughts on internships... but not just any internships! What about internships where you aren't even being paid?
Is it fair? Is it worth it? Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qou-8UDGcBo
A viewer wanted to know my thoughts on internships... but not just any internships! What about internships where you aren't even being paid?
Is it fair? Is it worth it? Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qou-8UDGcBo
December 5, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Should You Consider Unpaid Internships as a Developer?
A viewer wanted to know my thoughts on internships... but not just any internships! What about internships where you aren't even being paid?
Is it fair? Is it worth it? Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qou-8UDGcBo
A viewer wanted to know my thoughts on internships... but not just any internships! What about internships where you aren't even being paid?
Is it fair? Is it worth it? Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qou-8UDGcBo
Copilot Refactors Image Resizing Code: TikTok PNG Fix!
Want to see more where this clip came from? Check out the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz4N8Ioy5Uo
Subscribe to Code Commute on YouTube and Spotify for more!
Want to see more where this clip came from? Check out the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz4N8Ioy5Uo
Subscribe to Code Commute on YouTube and Spotify for more!
November 28, 2025 at 8:02 PM
Copilot Refactors Image Resizing Code: TikTok PNG Fix!
Want to see more where this clip came from? Check out the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz4N8Ioy5Uo
Subscribe to Code Commute on YouTube and Spotify for more!
Want to see more where this clip came from? Check out the video here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gz4N8Ioy5Uo
Subscribe to Code Commute on YouTube and Spotify for more!
Strategies For Getting Unblocked as a Software Engineer
A Redditor from Experienced Devs wanted to know how others go about getting unblocked at work so they can be an effective developer.
Let's chat through some different strategies!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrMyAorcEkw
A Redditor from Experienced Devs wanted to know how others go about getting unblocked at work so they can be an effective developer.
Let's chat through some different strategies!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrMyAorcEkw
November 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Strategies For Getting Unblocked as a Software Engineer
A Redditor from Experienced Devs wanted to know how others go about getting unblocked at work so they can be an effective developer.
Let's chat through some different strategies!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrMyAorcEkw
A Redditor from Experienced Devs wanted to know how others go about getting unblocked at work so they can be an effective developer.
Let's chat through some different strategies!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LrMyAorcEkw
Vibe Coding Live Stream! (Spoiler Alert...)
Here's the rundown for how I'm planning to stream a vibe-coded solution for building my landing page. Is vibe coding going to work? Only time will tell!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lOkrXFkhbU
Here's the rundown for how I'm planning to stream a vibe-coded solution for building my landing page. Is vibe coding going to work? Only time will tell!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lOkrXFkhbU
November 23, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Vibe Coding Live Stream! (Spoiler Alert...)
Here's the rundown for how I'm planning to stream a vibe-coded solution for building my landing page. Is vibe coding going to work? Only time will tell!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lOkrXFkhbU
Here's the rundown for how I'm planning to stream a vibe-coded solution for building my landing page. Is vibe coding going to work? Only time will tell!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lOkrXFkhbU
I'M BALD! Here's What Internet Trolls Taught Me About B2B Sales
Catch up on Code Commute!
Not a ton to report on except for dealing with trolls on the Internet and my head is now as smooth as an egg.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24QS50ViOjA
Catch up on Code Commute!
Not a ton to report on except for dealing with trolls on the Internet and my head is now as smooth as an egg.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24QS50ViOjA
November 15, 2025 at 2:02 PM
I'M BALD! Here's What Internet Trolls Taught Me About B2B Sales
Catch up on Code Commute!
Not a ton to report on except for dealing with trolls on the Internet and my head is now as smooth as an egg.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24QS50ViOjA
Catch up on Code Commute!
Not a ton to report on except for dealing with trolls on the Internet and my head is now as smooth as an egg.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24QS50ViOjA
DTO? You're Probably Not Taking Enough Time Off.
Some people assume DTO gets abused while others believe that developers won't use it. Let's discuss!
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV_U1P0W2oo
Some people assume DTO gets abused while others believe that developers won't use it. Let's discuss!
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV_U1P0W2oo
November 3, 2025 at 2:00 PM
DTO? You're Probably Not Taking Enough Time Off.
Some people assume DTO gets abused while others believe that developers won't use it. Let's discuss!
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV_U1P0W2oo
Some people assume DTO gets abused while others believe that developers won't use it. Let's discuss!
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV_U1P0W2oo
14,000 subscribers on the Dev Leader YouTube channel!
Thanks to all of you for your continued support. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to help in your software engineering journey.
Thanks to all of you for your continued support. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to help in your software engineering journey.
October 28, 2025 at 1:34 AM
14,000 subscribers on the Dev Leader YouTube channel!
Thanks to all of you for your continued support. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to help in your software engineering journey.
Thanks to all of you for your continued support. I appreciate you giving me the opportunity to help in your software engineering journey.
IT BACKFIRED! Saving Dates And Times As UTC Wrecked Me
Catch up on Code Commute!
60% of the time it works every time.
Saving timestamps anchored to UTC has been the way to go with literally everything I've seen in my career.
... until now.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQmQ8oNuHzM
Catch up on Code Commute!
60% of the time it works every time.
Saving timestamps anchored to UTC has been the way to go with literally everything I've seen in my career.
... until now.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQmQ8oNuHzM
October 1, 2025 at 1:00 PM
IT BACKFIRED! Saving Dates And Times As UTC Wrecked Me
Catch up on Code Commute!
60% of the time it works every time.
Saving timestamps anchored to UTC has been the way to go with literally everything I've seen in my career.
... until now.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQmQ8oNuHzM
Catch up on Code Commute!
60% of the time it works every time.
Saving timestamps anchored to UTC has been the way to go with literally everything I've seen in my career.
... until now.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQmQ8oNuHzM
Dear Software Engineers: Try Not To Be Jerks
Be kind. That's it. That's the post. And there's a video too, I guess.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWl8toqN_ig
Be kind. That's it. That's the post. And there's a video too, I guess.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWl8toqN_ig
September 27, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Dear Software Engineers: Try Not To Be Jerks
Be kind. That's it. That's the post. And there's a video too, I guess.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWl8toqN_ig
Be kind. That's it. That's the post. And there's a video too, I guess.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xWl8toqN_ig
Entity Framework Core SUCKS!
I got to go on the official dotnet community standup 🥳
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/ppaf8CZjRkI?si=spI-Lq59BGyPbJ-P
p.s. I don't actually think it sucks.
I got to go on the official dotnet community standup 🥳
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/ppaf8CZjRkI?si=spI-Lq59BGyPbJ-P
p.s. I don't actually think it sucks.
https://www.youtube.com/live/ppaf8CZjRkI?si=spI-Lq59BGyPbJ-P
https://www.youtube.com/live/ppaf8CZjRkI?si=spI-Lq59BGyPbJ-P
www.youtube.com
September 19, 2025 at 4:44 AM
Entity Framework Core SUCKS!
I got to go on the official dotnet community standup 🥳
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/ppaf8CZjRkI?si=spI-Lq59BGyPbJ-P
p.s. I don't actually think it sucks.
I got to go on the official dotnet community standup 🥳
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/live/ppaf8CZjRkI?si=spI-Lq59BGyPbJ-P
p.s. I don't actually think it sucks.
Can't Deal With It! This Software Developer Won't Follow Standards!
A topic from Reddit for this video: How do we handle a developer who refuses to follow standards?
Let's discuss how we can navigate this!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbu5HorUd-k
A topic from Reddit for this video: How do we handle a developer who refuses to follow standards?
Let's discuss how we can navigate this!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbu5HorUd-k
September 17, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Can't Deal With It! This Software Developer Won't Follow Standards!
A topic from Reddit for this video: How do we handle a developer who refuses to follow standards?
Let's discuss how we can navigate this!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbu5HorUd-k
A topic from Reddit for this video: How do we handle a developer who refuses to follow standards?
Let's discuss how we can navigate this!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbu5HorUd-k
Catching Up: Frustration, Burnout, and Productivity
No Q and A for today's vlog entry -- just a little catching up since I've been unable to make time for filming.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7wAF_ZBAZY
No Q and A for today's vlog entry -- just a little catching up since I've been unable to make time for filming.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7wAF_ZBAZY
September 7, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Catching Up: Frustration, Burnout, and Productivity
No Q and A for today's vlog entry -- just a little catching up since I've been unable to make time for filming.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7wAF_ZBAZY
No Q and A for today's vlog entry -- just a little catching up since I've been unable to make time for filming.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x7wAF_ZBAZY
What Projects You Should Build As A Junior Developer
Catch up on Code Commute!
I get asked this *all* of the time -- but my answer might not be the same as what other people suggest.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNp1iKCGbNQ
Catch up on Code Commute!
I get asked this *all* of the time -- but my answer might not be the same as what other people suggest.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNp1iKCGbNQ
September 2, 2025 at 1:00 PM
What Projects You Should Build As A Junior Developer
Catch up on Code Commute!
I get asked this *all* of the time -- but my answer might not be the same as what other people suggest.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNp1iKCGbNQ
Catch up on Code Commute!
I get asked this *all* of the time -- but my answer might not be the same as what other people suggest.
Watch here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNp1iKCGbNQ
WASTED My Family's Money - FAILED as a Software Engineering Student
A viewer wrote in to ask about their situation with the tough market and their challenges with securing an internship. Have they failed as a software engineering student?
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ABHqlrOuXc
A viewer wrote in to ask about their situation with the tough market and their challenges with securing an internship. Have they failed as a software engineering student?
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ABHqlrOuXc
August 19, 2025 at 1:00 PM
WASTED My Family's Money - FAILED as a Software Engineering Student
A viewer wrote in to ask about their situation with the tough market and their challenges with securing an internship. Have they failed as a software engineering student?
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ABHqlrOuXc
A viewer wrote in to ask about their situation with the tough market and their challenges with securing an internship. Have they failed as a software engineering student?
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ABHqlrOuXc
Absolutely NO TATTOOS For Software Engineers!
A viewer wrote in to ask about tattoos affecting job opportunities for developers. And the verdict is in:
NO JOB FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE TATTOOS!
Okay, just kidding. Let's chat about it.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Iuyx4lFGuk
A viewer wrote in to ask about tattoos affecting job opportunities for developers. And the verdict is in:
NO JOB FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE TATTOOS!
Okay, just kidding. Let's chat about it.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Iuyx4lFGuk
August 16, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Absolutely NO TATTOOS For Software Engineers!
A viewer wrote in to ask about tattoos affecting job opportunities for developers. And the verdict is in:
NO JOB FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE TATTOOS!
Okay, just kidding. Let's chat about it.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Iuyx4lFGuk
A viewer wrote in to ask about tattoos affecting job opportunities for developers. And the verdict is in:
NO JOB FOR YOU IF YOU HAVE TATTOOS!
Okay, just kidding. Let's chat about it.
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Iuyx4lFGuk
My Engineering Manager DEMANDS An ETA On Research Tasks?!
From Reddit: is it normal for software engineering managers to ask for ETAs on research tasks? How the heck can we know the ETA on something so unconstrained?
Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4k0SUWKSiA
From Reddit: is it normal for software engineering managers to ask for ETAs on research tasks? How the heck can we know the ETA on something so unconstrained?
Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4k0SUWKSiA
August 13, 2025 at 1:00 PM
My Engineering Manager DEMANDS An ETA On Research Tasks?!
From Reddit: is it normal for software engineering managers to ask for ETAs on research tasks? How the heck can we know the ETA on something so unconstrained?
Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4k0SUWKSiA
From Reddit: is it normal for software engineering managers to ask for ETAs on research tasks? How the heck can we know the ETA on something so unconstrained?
Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o4k0SUWKSiA
Did I Pick The Wrong Career As A Software Engineer?! [360 Video]
From Reddit, there was a post asking if there were experienced developers who had second-guessed their career decisions at different stages. Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeSHE4Mclr0
From Reddit, there was a post asking if there were experienced developers who had second-guessed their career decisions at different stages. Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeSHE4Mclr0
August 12, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Did I Pick The Wrong Career As A Software Engineer?! [360 Video]
From Reddit, there was a post asking if there were experienced developers who had second-guessed their career decisions at different stages. Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeSHE4Mclr0
From Reddit, there was a post asking if there were experienced developers who had second-guessed their career decisions at different stages. Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xeSHE4Mclr0
RED FLAG? Should Software Engineers Ask For Promotions?
From the comments, viewers discussed what is expected of software engineers when asking for promotion vs. how much is driven by their manager. Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch7qPTpi5Dc
From the comments, viewers discussed what is expected of software engineers when asking for promotion vs. how much is driven by their manager. Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch7qPTpi5Dc
August 10, 2025 at 1:00 PM
RED FLAG? Should Software Engineers Ask For Promotions?
From the comments, viewers discussed what is expected of software engineers when asking for promotion vs. how much is driven by their manager. Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch7qPTpi5Dc
From the comments, viewers discussed what is expected of software engineers when asking for promotion vs. how much is driven by their manager. Let's discuss!
Watch it here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch7qPTpi5Dc