For over a decade, “learn to code” was one of the safest career bets in the world. 🚀 Bootcamps exploded, tech salaries skyrocketed, and companies aggressively hired junior engineers. But something changed. In this video, we break down the 5 eras of the junior software engineer — from when coding felt like a secret… to the tech hiring boom… to the moment AI changed the economics of engineering teams. If you're trying to break into tech, grow your career, or understand what’s happening in the industry right now, this video will help you make sense of it. What You'll Learn 🔥 ✅ Why companies invested heavily in junior developers ✅ How the “learn to code” movement went mainstream ✅ Why entry-level software engineering roles became saturated ✅ How AI is changing the structure of engineering teams ✅ Why the traditional junior → senior career ladder is shifting ✅ What engineers need to focus on now to stay valuable My Courses on LinkedIn Learning! https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/kathryn-hodge #SoftwareEngineering #TechCareers #AI #LearnToCode #Programming #TechIndustry

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Want to learn Python fast? 🔑 In these tutorials for beginners, we learn by building - and we're building a random password generator using Python! 🚀 What You'll Learn 🔥 ✅ How to generate secure passwords in Python ✅ Retrieve user input with the input() function ✅ Using random.choice() to pick random characters ✅ Working with string.ascii_letters, string.digits, and string.punctuation ✅ Writing reusable functions for password generation Requirements 🔑 🐍 Download Python: https://www.python.org/downloads/ 📝 Download Sublime Text: https://www.sublimetext.com/ 📖 Python Documentation: https://docs.python.org/3/ Python Setup for Windows Users ⚠️ 🛠 Fix 'Python Not Recognized' Error: Make sure Python is added to PATH during installation 🛠 Try py --version or python -version instead of python3 --version Running the Script from Desktop on Windows ⚠️ - cd %HOMEPATH%\Desktop - python script.py My Courses on LinkedIn Learning! https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/kathryn-hodge #Python #LearnPython #PythonTutorial #Coding #Programming

AWS's Simple Queue Service (SQS) might have "simple" in its name, but if you've worked with it, you know that's not the whole story. From region-specific limitations to challenges like deduplication, multi-region architectures, and understanding settings like visibility timeout and message retention period, there’s more complexity than meets the eye. #AWS #SQS #CloudComputing #SoftwareEngineering #SystemDesign In this video, I’ll walk you through the real-world trade-offs of using SQS and how to navigate its challenges: ✅ How to handle multi-region support with AWS SNS. ✅ The tricky problem of deduplication in distributed systems. ✅ Why setting the visibility timeout and message retention settings correctly are important to avoid duplicate processing This is about understanding the nuances and making informed decisions about SQS when creating your system designs. 🔔 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and share if you found this helpful! 💬 Got questions or your own SQS tips? Drop them in the comments below. Let’s learn and build together! #AmazonWebServices

APIs are the glue that hold everything together in the software development world. They are essential to understand for any software engineering student and anyone working in tech. In this video, you'll learn about requests, responses, HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE, PATCH), and more! Want to put your newfound knowledge to the test? Check out this video (https://youtu.be/r74DLqqLzKw) where we use Postman to play with APIs and convert requests into code for seamless integration! Plus! Don't miss out on the FREE Postman Student Program - perfect for hands-on practice (https://www.postman.com/student-program/student-expert/?utm_campaign=INF&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=external&utm_term=blondiebytes&utm_content=yt-video-1) #api #programming #development #students #postman

Discover how to use and test one of the most fundamental concepts to software engineering: APIs (Application Programming Interfaces). Join me as I explore this indispensable tool I've relied on for the last eight years as a back-end software engineer: Postman. We'll break down the basics of how to use this tool by making a GET request to the JSON Placeholder API. I'll also show you how you can leverage Postman to streamline your software development process. Join the Postman Student Program: https://www.postman.com/student-program/student-expert/?utm_campaign=INF&utm_medium=referral&utm_source=external&utm_term=blondiebytes&utm_content=yt-video-1 JSON Placeholder API: https://jsonplaceholder.typicode.com/

Learn the REAL difference between working in front-end versus back-end. It's not just about buttons versus data. We'll look at work-life balance, job stability, and promotion opportunities and how they differ between different parts of the stack.

Unlock the power of Google's Gemini model in just 60 seconds! 🔮🚀 A quick tutorial on how to effortlessly generate content with Gemini AI in your Python app! 🌟

Discover the power of Generative AI by building a practical developer application. In this tutorial, we'll walkthrough how to develop a program that fetches staged changes from a specified git branch and uses Google's new Gemini model to automatically generate a meaningful commit message. This video includes setting up authentication through Google AI Studio, configuring the development environment, and writing and executing a Python script on your local machine. Let's dive into the world of AI-driven development and streamline your workflow effortlessly. #AIProgramming #GenerativeAI #GeminiModel #PythonProgramming #Python #SoftwareDevelopment #GenAI #GoogleAIStudio #PythonScripting #SoftwareEngineer #Tutorial #ProgrammingTutorial #GenAITutorial #GoogleGemini #AI #GooglePartner Google AI Studio: https://makersuite.google.com/app/apikey Gemini AI documentation: https://ai.google.dev/tutorials/rest_quickstart Sample GitHub repo: https://github.com/blondiebytes/advanced-calculator/tree/main Completed code: https://github.com/blondiebytes/automated-git-commit-generator

Learn what happens when agile goes wrong. Thank you Atlassian for sponsoring this video! Learn more about Jira: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira?blondiebytesutm_source=youtube&utm_medium=unpaid-social&utm_campaign=P:jira-software*O:brand*F:awareness*C:video*W:knowledgewrkr*H:fy23q1*I:iacreators*

Learn how to create a technical design document using a Currency Converter Microservice as an example. Thank you Atlassian for sponsoring this video! Learn more about Jira and Confluence: ​​https://www.atlassian.com/software/confluence?blondiebytesutm_source=youtube&utm_medium=unpaid-social&utm_campaign=P:confluence*O:brand*F:awareness*C:video*W:knowledgewrkr*H:fy23q1*I:iacreators* Timestamps: 0:00-1:10 - Intro, What is a Technical Design Doc? 1:10 - 2:10 - Creating a confluence document and adding a TDD introduction 2:10 - 5:41 - Designing an architecture with draw.io marco 5:41 - 9:45 - Designing a spec with swagger macro 9:45 -11:15 Linking Jira stories 11:15 - 13:22 Reviewing our TDD and leaving feedback as comments 13:22 - 14:07 Summary

Learn what it's really like to be a back-end software engineer as I go through all programming and non-programming tasks I completed this month. Every day as a software developer is different since there are different phases of the software development lifecycle. By taking the average of all the things done over a month time span, it's time to discover the reality of being a backend software engineer. Template: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/11Q_5v5IJwrfi2IdGo_2RqifwGWoiqn-v859OlWSVYb4/edit?usp=sharing What to learn how to code? Sign up for LinkedIn Learning! https://linkedin-learning.pxf.io/c/1435904/449670/8005 Learning Java course https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-java-4/welcome-to-learning-java?u=2125562 Courses on LinkedIn Learning! https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/kathryn-hodge TikTok for programming tips on the go https://www.tiktok.com/@blondiebytes Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blondiebytes Also check out... Make a Google Action https://youtu.be/03i5LoO_neU What is a Framework? https://youtu.be/HXqBlAywTjU What is a JSON Object? https://youtu.be/nlYiOcMNzyQ What is an API? https://youtu.be/T74OdSCBJfw What are API Keys? https://youtu.be/1yFggyk--Zo Using APIs with Postman https://youtu.be/0LFKxiATLNQ Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blondiebytes Check out my Python Basics course on Highbrow! https://gohighbrow.com/portfolio/python-basics/ Free HACKATHON MODE playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/12124758083/playlist/6cuse5033woPHT2wf9NdDa?si=VFe9mYuGSP6SUoj8JBYuwg MY FAVORITE THINGS: Stitch Fix Invite Code: https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/10013108?sod=w&som=c FabFitFun Invite Code: http://xo.fff.me/h9-GH Uber Invite Code: kathrynh1277ue Postmates Invite Code: 7373F SoulCycle Invite Code: https://www.soul-cycle.com/r/WY3DlxF0/ Rent The Runway: https://rtr.app.link/e/rfHlXRUZuO Want to BINGE?? Check out these playlists... Quick Code Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K4QhIAfGKY&index=1&list=PLcLMSci1ZoPu9ryGJvDDuunVMjwKhDpkB Command Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm8-UFf8IMg&index=1&list=PLcLMSci1ZoPvbvAIn_tuSzMgF1c7VVJ6e 30 Days of Code: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5WxmFfIWbo&index=2&list=PLcLMSci1ZoPs6jV0O3LBJwChjRon3lE1F Intermediate Web Dev Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFa9fnQGb3g&index=1&list=PLcLMSci1ZoPubx8doMzttR2ROIl4uzQbK GitHub | https://github.com/blondiebytes

Learn what an EC2 is from a back-end engineer who works with AWS everyday. As the most basic Amazon Web Service you can use, it's really important to understand what it means, how it works, and how you can use it. Aimed at beginners, this will provide a brief overview of the what an EC2 is and how it fits into the Amazon Web Services ecosystem. We'll also talk about the alternatives to EC2 and why you might use it over another service in Amazon. What to learn how to code? Sign up for LinkedIn Learning! https://linkedin-learning.pxf.io/c/1435904/449670/8005 Learning Java course https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-java-4/welcome-to-learning-java?u=2125562 Courses on LinkedIn Learning! https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/kathryn-hodge TikTok for programming tips on the go https://www.tiktok.com/@blondiebytes Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blondiebytes Also check out... Make a Google Action https://youtu.be/03i5LoO_neU What is a Framework? https://youtu.be/HXqBlAywTjU What is a JSON Object? https://youtu.be/nlYiOcMNzyQ What is an API? https://youtu.be/T74OdSCBJfw What are API Keys? https://youtu.be/1yFggyk--Zo Using APIs with Postman https://youtu.be/0LFKxiATLNQ Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blondiebytes Check out my Python Basics course on Highbrow! https://gohighbrow.com/portfolio/python-basics/ Free HACKATHON MODE playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/12124758083/playlist/6cuse5033woPHT2wf9NdDa?si=VFe9mYuGSP6SUoj8JBYuwg MY FAVORITE THINGS: Stitch Fix Invite Code: https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/10013108?sod=w&som=c FabFitFun Invite Code: http://xo.fff.me/h9-GH Uber Invite Code: kathrynh1277ue Postmates Invite Code: 7373F SoulCycle Invite Code: https://www.soul-cycle.com/r/WY3DlxF0/ Rent The Runway: https://rtr.app.link/e/rfHlXRUZuO Want to BINGE?? Check out these playlists... Quick Code Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K4QhIAfGKY&index=1&list=PLcLMSci1ZoPu9ryGJvDDuunVMjwKhDpkB Command Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm8-UFf8IMg&index=1&list=PLcLMSci1ZoPvbvAIn_tuSzMgF1c7VVJ6e 30 Days of Code: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5WxmFfIWbo&index=2&list=PLcLMSci1ZoPs6jV0O3LBJwChjRon3lE1F Intermediate Web Dev Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFa9fnQGb3g&index=1&list=PLcLMSci1ZoPubx8doMzttR2ROIl4uzQbK GitHub | https://github.com/blondiebytes

As a backend engineer, I'm building some scripts that will make it easier for front-end engineers to test notifications. Here are some thoughts on how to approach testing and build maintainable systems quickly outside of core features. Were there any concepts in this video that you didn't understand or were confusing? Comment them down below and I'll do a reaction video going more in-depth into those concepts. What to learn how to code? Sign up for LinkedIn Learning! https://linkedin-learning.pxf.io/c/1435904/449670/8005 Learning Java course https://www.linkedin.com/learning/learning-java-4/welcome-to-learning-java?u=2125562 Courses on LinkedIn Learning! https://www.linkedin.com/learning/instructors/kathryn-hodge TikTok for programming tips on the go https://www.tiktok.com/@blondiebytes Amazon Storefront: https://www.amazon.com/shop/blondiebytes Also check out... Make a Google Action https://youtu.be/03i5LoO_neU What is a Framework? https://youtu.be/HXqBlAywTjU What is a JSON Object? https://youtu.be/nlYiOcMNzyQ What is an API? https://youtu.be/T74OdSCBJfw What are API Keys? https://youtu.be/1yFggyk--Zo Using APIs with Postman https://youtu.be/0LFKxiATLNQ Support me on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/blondiebytes Check out my Python Basics course on Highbrow! https://gohighbrow.com/portfolio/python-basics/ Free HACKATHON MODE playlist: https://open.spotify.com/user/12124758083/playlist/6cuse5033woPHT2wf9NdDa?si=VFe9mYuGSP6SUoj8JBYuwg MY FAVORITE THINGS: Stitch Fix Invite Code: https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/10013108?sod=w&som=c FabFitFun Invite Code: http://xo.fff.me/h9-GH Uber Invite Code: kathrynh1277ue Postmates Invite Code: 7373F SoulCycle Invite Code: https://www.soul-cycle.com/r/WY3DlxF0/ Rent The Runway: https://rtr.app.link/e/rfHlXRUZuO Want to BINGE?? Check out these playlists... Quick Code Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4K4QhIAfGKY&index=1&list=PLcLMSci1ZoPu9ryGJvDDuunVMjwKhDpkB Command Line: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm8-UFf8IMg&index=1&list=PLcLMSci1ZoPvbvAIn_tuSzMgF1c7VVJ6e 30 Days of Code: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K5WxmFfIWbo&index=2&list=PLcLMSci1ZoPs6jV0O3LBJwChjRon3lE1F Intermediate Web Dev Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LFa9fnQGb3g&index=1&list=PLcLMSci1ZoPubx8doMzttR2ROIl4uzQbK GitHub | https://github.com/blondiebytes