#156 - Surviving your first week as a software developer: SDLC, 30 Day Plans, On-Calls and more

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What happens AFTER the "I'm hired" post on LinkedIn?
Once the "congratulations" comments and initial excitement wears off, reality sets in.
"Did they make a mistake when they hired me?"
"Can I do this?"
"Will I be fired?"
You are now a software developer in charge of writing code for applications that users rely on.
Let's explore some practical things you can do to succeed on your first software developer job or your next one.

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1. #156 - Surviving your first week as a software developer: SDLC, 30 Day Plans, On-Calls and more (00:00:00)

2. Brian's Recent Job Experiences (00:00:40)

3. The Reality of Starting a Software Developer Job (00:01:10)

4. Pressure and Stress in the Job (00:01:50)

5. Real Consequences of Code Mistakes (00:02:40)

6. Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Stress (00:03:35)

7. How to Succeed on Day One (00:06:00)

8. Collaborating with Coworkers (00:08:50)

9. Using Open Source Projects for Experience (00:10:50)

10. Understanding the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) (00:12:50)

11. Setting Up Your Own Deployment Pipeline (00:14:00)

12. Using AWS and Cloud Service Providers (00:14:40)

13. Projects to Practice Deployment Skills (00:15:30)

14. Importance of a 30-Day Plan (00:15:50)

15. Avoiding Common Pitfalls (00:19:00)

16. Long-term Career Perspective (00:20:50)

17. Time Investment and Career Change (00:21:15)

18. Reflecting on Past Mistakes and Learning (00:22:30)