Work hard. Play hard - Scott Hanselman | The Developer's Journey Episode 5

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Join us on The Developer’s Journey, where we dive deep into the candid stories of software engineers navigating the highs and lows of their careers. From overcoming challenges to celebrating wins, this series offers an honest glimpse into the realities of life in tech. Scott Hanselman is VP of Developer Community at Microsoft and he has a brand but he didn't spend his time building it. He spent his time doing the work, teaching and and lifting others up along the way. Scott shares his thoughts on the work AI should be doing - the dull, dangerous and dirty stuff. And the work it should not be doing - the fun and creative stuff. He reminds us that in a world of remote and hybrid work, human connection is important and has to be prioritized and that nothing beats a good old fashioned, in-person whiteboarding session with your coworkers. Whether you’re a seasoned developer or just starting out, this story will inspire and resonate with you. 🔎 Chapters: 00:00 Intro 00:46 Welcome Scott Hanselman 01:07 Scott's journey 01:41 How important is building a brand for developers (short answer: no) 07:38 Stop comparing. Work hard. Play hard. 09:24 Generalization v. Specialization - Be a T-shaped developer 11:42 How to decide what area to go deep in 14:11 Dull, dangerous and dirty - the work of AI 17:15 How to avoid becoming lazy or complacent in a world of AI 19:45 Best non-technical skills for devs 21:28 Ageism in tech 24:55 Remote and returning to office - both have value 32:20 Prioritize human connection if you're remote 33:43 Magical moments with GitHub Copilot 35:48 Best days 36:06 Thank you Scott 36:19 Thanks for watching! 📲 Subscribe on your favorite podcast app: - Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-developers-journey/id1832805533 - Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6PfBB758EoXcaWsZKSQPTn - iHeart: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/269-the-developers-journey-289945736/ - Amazon Music: https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/7b38a5b4-2dc1-4727-b9e5-61a6e6b06496/the-developer's-journey - Castbox: https://castbox.fm/channel/id6714386?country=us - Pocket Casts: https://pocketcasts.com/podcasts/8c5fcbc0-5a86-013e-0d94-0243b8a24f53 - and more: https://shows.acast.com/the-developers-journey 🎙️ Featuring: Olivia McVicker (@OliviaGuzzardo), Reynald Adolphe (@ReynaldAdolphe), Scott Hanselman (@shanselman) #vscode #softwaredeveloper #developercommunity