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How To Problem Solve More Effectively As A Software Engineer Ep. 016

Episode Description

Today we break down why problem-solving skills—not just syntax—get you hired and how you can level up your ability to tackle challenges on your own. This is how to problem solve in a better way!

🚀 Key topics include:

✅ How to shift from "asking for help first" to independent problem-solving

✅ The importance of system design for career growth

✅ Why reading code, exploring open-source projects, and practicing real-world coding scenarios is crucial

✅ How to improve your technical interview strategy with step-by-step breakdowns

✅ The power of community, learning resources, and mentorship

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Episode Transcript

0:00 – Introduction: Are You Over-Reliant on Help?

1:04 – Meet the Hosts: Danny & Leon’s Take on Problem Solving

2:44 – Seeing the Bigger Picture: Jeep Wranglers, Coffee & Coding

4:06 – The Key to Nailing Technical Interviews: Process Over Syntax

8:02 – Scaling Up: Thinking Beyond the Code You Write

12:17 – Sponsor Break: Level Up Financial Planning

14:00 – Why System Design Matters & How to Get Started

16:00 – How to Improve Your Debugging & Researching Skills

25:04 – The Role of Community & Networking in Becoming a Stronger Dev

32:02 – Q&A: My Boss Said I Need to Be More Independent—What Should I Do?

38:00 – Final Thoughts: Building Long-Term Career Success

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