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April 20, 2026Episode 6418 min

EP 64: Do you really NEED software engineering anymore? // DevNexus 2026

The word on the street amidst vibe coding and agents building whole systems and shutting down SaaS products is that software engineering as a profession is dead.Or at least, something you don't need bone up and study for 4 years anymore.But is that really true?On this episode of the Pro Coder Show, I sat down with Java Champion and Spring Advocate @DanVega and we were able to talk about what software fundamentals really mean in this day and age.====Don't forget to grab your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today at https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=G86HirIAh9k!====Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@ProCoderIO/joinALSO SEE: 👀✅ HOW do I interview for a job? https://youtu.be/oN_B22doViYRESOURCES: 👇- Order your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders at https://12rules.io today!GET MORE: 🎉- Get a FREE tech ebook at https://procoder.io/join- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershowDo YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store.procoder.ioDISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. Any usage of "Spring", "Spring Boot", "Spring Framework", "VMware", "Pivotal", or anything else is completely unaffiliated with its owners. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission.#procoder© 2026 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserved

April 13, 2026Episode 6331 min

EP 63: AI is EVERYWHERE! // DevNexus 2026

Once upon a time, the buzz at SpringOne in 2014 was the debut of Spring Boot. This year, the topic in every convo I had at DevNexus was ...drumroll... AI!In this episode of the Pro Coder Show, I sat down with former teammate and coding buddy Glen Renfro and discussed how AI has become an integral component of our coding lives.====Don't forget to grab your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today at https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=SX276b4n4g0!====Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@ProCoderIO/joinALSO SEE: 👀✅ HOW do I interview for a job? https://youtu.be/oN_B22doViYRESOURCES: 👇- Order your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders at https://12rules.io today!GET MORE: 🎉- Get a FREE tech ebook at https://procoder.io/join- Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershowDo YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store.procoder.ioDISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. Any usage of "Spring", "Spring Boot", "Spring Framework", "VMware", "Pivotal", or anything else is completely unaffiliated with its owners. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission.#procoder© 2026 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserved

February 19, 2026Episode 6227 min

EP 62: Navigating Stock Options

Have you been offered a stock option while securing a position with a shop? Confusing as all get out?In this episode of the Pro Coder Show, we're going to demystify what all this means, learn how you can negotiate for more, and even take it with you when your options contract says you have to leave it behind should you jump ship!====Don't forget to grab your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today athttps://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=RBb82zTxUBk!====Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/@ProCoderIO/joinALSO SEE: 👀✅ HOW do I interview for a job?https://youtu.be/YdvPRVLvfEURESOURCES: 👇 Order your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders at https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=gqeLa6Z_02A today!GET MORE: 🎉 Get a FREE tech ebook at https://procoder.io/join Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershowDo YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL?https://store.procoder.ioDISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. Any usage of "Cockroach Labs", "CockroachDB", "Spring", "Spring Boot", "Spring Framework", "VMware", "Pivotal", or anything else is completely unaffiliated with its owners. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission.#procoder© 2026 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserved

February 12, 2026Episode 6126 min

EP 61: How do I get paid again?!?

To be a pro coder means you are a PROFESSIONAL. You are being paid to write top notch apps and develop code.Would it surprise you that there are ALL KINDS of ways to get paid?In this episode of The Pro Coder Show find out all the different ways you can get paid… and how SOME are better than OTHERS.Don't forget to grab your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today:https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=gqeLa6Z_02AJoin this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/@ProCoderIO/joinALSO SEE: 👀✅ HOW do I interview for a job?https://youtu.be/YdvPRVLvfEURESOURCES: 👇• Order your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders:https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=gqeLa6Z_02AGET MORE: 🎉• Get a FREE tech ebook: https://procoder.io/join• Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershowDo YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL?https://store.procoder.ioDISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. Any usage of “Cockroach Labs”, “CockroachDB”, “Spring”, “Spring Boot”, “Spring Framework”, “VMware”, “Pivotal”, or anything else is completely unaffiliated with its owners. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission.#procoder© 2026 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserved

February 5, 2026Episode 6049 min

EP 60: Building a website with data...but no database!

Your app needs data. Almost all of them do (gateways aside). So you need a database, right?Wrong.In this episode of The Pro Coder Show, learn how to sidestep a traditional relational database—and potentially make your site dramatically faster.====Get your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders:https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=HNNHw9HrI74====Join the channel for perks:https://www.youtube.com/@ProCoderIO/joinAlso see:👀 How do I interview for a job?https://youtu.be/YdvPRVLvfEUResources:Order 12 Rules For Pro Coders:https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=HNNHw9HrI74Get more:🎉 Free tech ebook: https://procoder.io/join🐦 Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershowDo you uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL?https://store.procoder.ioDisclosure: All opinions are my own and not affiliated with any company mentioned. Some links may be affiliate links and may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.#procoder© 2026 Greg L. Turnquist. All rights reserved.

January 29, 2026Episode 591 hr 32 min

EP 59: Just accept the job offer, right? Right?!?

You’ve got an offer letter in your hands. Now comes the tricky part: negotiation.Some say this is your moment to level up.Others warn: “Careful — they could rescind the offer. Don’t do it.”So which is it?In this episode of The Pro Coder Show, we break down what’s really going on so you can make the best decision for your career.====Grab your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Codershttps://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=mnvWSDnxbhQ====Join the channel for perkshttps://www.youtube.com/@ProCoderIO/joinAlso see:How do I interview for a job?https://youtu.be/oN_B22doViYResources:Order 12 Rules for Pro Codershttps://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=mnvWSDnxbhQGet more:Free tech ebook: https://procoder.io/joinFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershowDo you uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL?https://store.procoder.ioDisclosure: Opinions are my own and do not reflect any employer. All company and product names mentioned are unaffiliated with their owners. Some links may be affiliate links at no extra cost to you.#procoder© 2026 Greg L. Turnquist. All rights reserved.

January 22, 2026Episode 5855 min

EP 58: Build your OWN website...with Astro!

Ever wanted to build your own website — with nothing between you and your audience?In this episode, we cover how to sidestep a lot of unnecessary complexity and get off the ground fast.📘 Book RecommendationGrab your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders:https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=mnvWSDnxbhQ👀 Also Check OutHow do I interview for a job?https://youtu.be/oN_B22doViY📚 ResourcesOrder 12 Rules for Pro Coders:https://www.procoder.io/12-rules/offer?sourceId=mnvWSDnxbhQ🎉 Get MoreFree tech ebook: https://procoder.io/joinFollow on Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershowDo you uphold the Pro Coder motto — Be Professional?https://store.procoder.ioDisclosureAll opinions are my own and do not reflect any employer or organization. Any mention of companies or technologies (including Cockroach Labs, CockroachDB, Spring, Spring Boot, Spring Framework, VMware, or Pivotal) is unaffiliated with their owners. Some links may be affiliate links and may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.#procoder© 2026 Greg L. Turnquist. All rights reserved.

August 13, 2025Episode 5715 min

EP 57: I'm leaving social media

I'm leaving social media. For good. Maybe you should too. Find out why, and how we can still stay in touch... and why the Pro Coder's Report is BACK! Don't forget to grab your copy of 12 Rules For Pro Coders today at https://12rules.io! Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/@ProCoderIO/join ALSO SEE: 👀 ✅ HOW do I interview for a job? https://youtu.be/oN_B22doViY RESOURCES: 👇 Order your copy of 12 Rules for Pro Coders at https://12rules.io today! GET MORE: 🎉 Get a FREE tech ebook at https://procoder.io/join Follow me on Twitter: https://twitter.com/procodershow Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store.procoder.io DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. Any usage of 'Spring', 'Spring Boot', 'Spring Framework', 'VMware', 'Pivotal', or anything else is completely unaffiliated with its owners. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission. #procoder © 2025 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserved

September 27, 2024Episode 5621 min

EP 56: Disney Ditches Slack

Disney has announced they are no longer using Slack! What happened? Why did it happen? But more importantly, are there habits YOU are doing as a pro coder that is putting your company at risk as well? ==== 12 Rules for Pro Coders is OUT! Grab it now while it's hot! https://12rules.io! ==== Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store.procoder.io DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission. © 2024 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserved

June 10, 2024Episode 5520 min

EP 55: Elon's xAI is the latest tech giant coming to Tennessee!

Elon Musk has announced plans to build his "gigafactory" in Memphis, TN, the site for the supercomputer planned to undergird xAI. As Yet Another Big Tech firm expands into Tennessee, what does that mean for pro coders? Find out on today's episode of the Pro Coder Show! ==== 12 Rules for Pro Coders is OUT! Grab it now while it's hot! https://12rules.io! ==== Do YOU uphold the Pro Coder motto, BE PROFESSIONAL? https://store.procoder.io DISCLOSURE: All opinions stated here are mine and do not necessarily reflect those of any team or employer. From time to time, I may post affiliate links for products I enjoy using. They don't cost you anything extra, and I may get a small commission. © 2024 Greg L. Turnquist, All Rights Reserve