DevQuestions with Tim Corey

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• 312. Why The Worst Code is Working Code 04.06.2026 46мин

  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 Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/
• 311. Your Software Development Career is in Danger 28.05.2026 14мин

  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 Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Yo...
• 310. Short Attention Spans Hurt Software and Developers 21.05.2026 33мин

  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 Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/
• 309. You Are Climbing the Wrong Ladder 14.05.2026 14мин

  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.iamtimcorey.com/
• 308. Avoiding Product Drift in a World of AI 07.05.2026 20мин

  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://signup.iamtimcorey.com/
• 307. Code is a Liability, Not an Asset 30.04.2026 29мин

  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: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/
• 306. The Dangers of Fast-Moving Development with AI 23.04.2026 17мин

  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.iamtimcorey.com/
• 305. Red Flags in a Job Opportunity 16.04.2026 38мин

  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 Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/
• 304. Why "It Depends" is a Developer's Most Important Phrase 09.04.2026 15мин

  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 Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https:/...
• 303. Why Monoliths Beat Microservices Almost Every Time 02.04.2026 21мин

  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: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/
• 302. Why Do Developers Use the Command Line 26.03.2026 11мин

  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 Your Inbox: https://signup.iamtimcorey.com/
• 301. Does Quality Matter When AI Code Creation Is So Fast? 19.03.2026 27мин

  Does code quality matter anymore? AI can create so much code so quickly, so does it matter if it isn't perfect? It can just fix the mistakes and keep going. Is code quality a thing of the past? 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/
• 300. What is the Best Way to Learn Software Development? Has AI Changed That? 12.03.2026 28мин

  Has software development training changed because of AI? Do developers even need to learn languages when they have AI? Can AI be a good trainer? Can AI evaluate my work or give me good practice project ideas? What are the dangers of using AI in training? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Developer Content in Your Inbox: https...
• 299. Hope - Why Software Developers Should Be Hopeful 05.03.2026 55мин

  Why is the job market slowing down? Are AI CEOs right about software developers being replaced in a year? Should I even become a software developer? Are there better careers out there? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. 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/
• 298. How to Transition from Tutorials To Getting Hired 26.02.2026 11мин

  Watching tutorials isn't enough to get you a job. Most jobs want work experience. But you need a job to get that work experience. So how do you transition from watching a tutorial to getting hired for those skills? Whether this is your first job or your next job, what are the steps you need to take? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get Mor...
• 297. How Can I Be More Productive in Software Development 19.02.2026 23мин

  How can I be more productive as a software developer? Sometimes, things seem to drag on forever. Projects take too long, practicing what I learn takes too much time, and my progress as a developer seems to stay in place. How do I continue to see gains in my career as a software developer? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. Website: https://www.iamtimcorey.com/ Ask Your Question: https://suggestions.iamtimcorey.com/ Sign Up to Get More Great Dev...
• 296. Does Code Quality Matter When AI Writes the Code? 12.02.2026 12мин

  If AI is writing the code, does it code quality matter? Do we need to care about performance when the code is auto-generated? Who cares if the AI writes hundreds of lines of code rather than writing compact, clean code? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. 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/
• 295. Developing For Analog - Why Software Development is Messy 05.02.2026 18мин

  Why is it that production code is always so messy? Why don't developers follow best practices or design patterns? Why are there so many workarounds in programming? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. 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/
• 294. How Do You Protect Your Career from AI as a Software Developer? 29.01.2026 19мин

  Everyone says AI is taking jobs. Can I still be a developer? Are there some programming jobs that will go away because of AI? How do I ensure I keep my job? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. 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/
• 293. Should I Create a PWA or Native Application? 22.01.2026 15мин

  I want to build a cross-platform application. Should I just build a PWA or do I need to build a native app? Is it better to use Swift and Java or could I use C# or JavaScript? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions. 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/