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DevQuestions with Tim Corey

DevQuestions with Tim Corey

Tim Corey 310 episodes Latest May 28, 2026

Tim Corey, a coding instructor, answers common questions from current and future developers. Each episode addresses a specific question to help listeners advance in software development. The podcast aims to provide practical advice and insights from Tim's experience teaching thousands of students. Listeners can submit their own questions for future episodes.

Episodes

313. The Role of a Manager Jun 11, 2026 958 What is the role of a manager? What should they be focused on? Specifically, what should a software development manager do? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/
312. Why The Worst Code is Working Code Jun 4, 2026 2792 The worst code I've ever seen has been working code. Code that looks like it does the job. So why is working code so dangerous? Why is it the worst type of bad code? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inb
311. Your Software Development Career is in Danger May 28, 2026 856 AI is everywhere. A lot of companies are not only providing AI to their developers, they are forcing their developers to use AI constantly. This puts your career in extreme danger. So, how can you protect your career? How can you ensure that AI doesn't ruin your career? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/  Ask Yo
310. Short Attention Spans Hurt Software and Developers May 21, 2026 2026 Distractions at work are getting worse. How do you avoid distractions? It is hard to maintain focus on one thing for a long time. How do I improve? How do I maintain better focus? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in
309. You Are Climbing the Wrong Ladder May 14, 2026 895 Why do some people just not work out in management? What should my next step be in my development career? Is a senior developer role right for me? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.iamti
308. Avoiding Product Drift in a World of AI May 7, 2026 1200 Do you know what the purpose of your app is? Why does it feel like good products aren't as good anymore? How do you know when to quit adding features? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://sig
307. Code is a Liability, Not an Asset Apr 30, 2026 1776 Why is more code a bad thing? Does it really matter how efficient your code is if your product works? Why do senior developers spend so much time eliminating code? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: htt
306. The Dangers of Fast-Moving Development with AI Apr 23, 2026 1035 Isn't the amount of work an AI can do a good thing? Bug fixes and new features are being added faster than ever. Are there any downsides to this? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https://signup.i
305. Red Flags in a Job Opportunity Apr 16, 2026 2319 What are some red flags when looking at a potential job? What should I avoid in an employer? Can I tell what the company culture will be like before I join an organization? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your I
304. Why "It Depends" is a Developer's Most Important Phrase Apr 9, 2026 947 Why do senior developers always say "it depends"? Why can't they just answer the question? Why do we have all of these choices in software development? Why can't we just agree on the best solution? Doesn't AI make these decisions easier? Should we care? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/  Ask
303. Why Monoliths Beat Microservices Almost Every Time Apr 2, 2026 1304 Which is better: A monolith or a microservice application? Why do experienced developers not spend more time making microservices? When should we develop a monolith? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: h
302. Why Do Developers Use the Command Line Mar 26, 2026 669 Why do developers create and use Command Line Interface (CLI) apps? Why are TUIs on the rise? Why did Claude Code decide to make their application a Terminal UI instead of a GUI? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of DevQuestions.Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/  Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in

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