Podcasts by Cyber Trek
Junior Dev's log - personal journey to become Junior Software Developer... and maybe beyond.
Weekly entries to a journal of a guy in Manchester England set on a long voyage to a coding job. Let's see where it takes us.
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Dev’s Log 3.028 from 2022-07-25T21:40:01
There’s a lot happening here. I collect some accolades but first my back puts me out of circulation for couple of days. Unfortunately it’s not my first rodeo. I had this problem before. You can lis...
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Dev’s Log 3.027 from 2022-07-17T15:55:23
Very exciting week. I’m back in the in-person meetup and I can’t wait to add my own commentary… and yes I spill some beans and do another confession. Listen. Enjoy. Share.
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Dev’s Log 3.026 from 2022-07-12T12:42:45
Short cautionary tale of curiosity, frustration and spontaneous confession. All about software development. Listen. Enjoy. Share.
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Dev’s Log 3.025 from 2022-07-03T22:51:42
I’m linear progression has been distributed… or maybe not. I’m switching teams again. I have no idea how to feel about it. You want help me figure it out? Listen. Enjoy. Share
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Dev’s Log 3.024 from 2022-06-26T22:03:31
What a beautiful moment I got on the soapbox… just before the reality pulls me down again. In words of great Michael Corleone - it’s not personal Sonny, it’s strictly business. Oh and then I get to...
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Dev’s Log 3.023 from 2022-06-20T08:24:50
I’m hard at work on the winding paths of developing my latest ticket. And in the meantime I can’t stop confessing. Once you start it’s hard to stop. Listen. Enjoy. Share.
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Dev’s Log 3.022 from 2022-06-14T22:21:51
It’s time for a confession. Shall we call it confessions of #juniordeveloper ? Maybe not that scandalous… but first let me get some recognition. Sounds interesting? Listen. Enjoy. Share
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Dev’s Log 3.021 from 2022-06-08T10:32:51
I have issues with Frontend development and I want to complain. But it’s not so easy after all. And at the end they lived happily ever after. Listen. Enjoy. Share.
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Dev’s Log 3.020 from 2022-05-31T17:18:18
I did Microsoft Build last week and I cannot wait to tell you all about it. Give it a listen and enjoy!
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Dev’s Log 3.019 from 2022-05-23T20:52:30
As long as you remember that every learning experience is gold then nothing is scary not even writing documents. Trust me… or better give it a listen. Enjoy!
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Dev’s Log 3.018 from 2022-05-16T21:33:22
I’m going to my first developers’ conference… more like attending than going anywhere but it’s my first nonetheless. I am very exited. Give it a listen to find my detailed plans. Enjoy!
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Dev’s Log 3.017 from 2022-05-08T21:34:37
Few freestyle thoughts on learning. Something I guess on my mind right now so I felt I need to share. What do you think? Give it a listen and enjoy!
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Dev’s Log 3.016 from 2022-05-02T16:39:52
I’m back! At least right now. Trying to cover the last 660 days in few minutes - the world, my set up and my growth as a developer. So much changed… but not everything.
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Dev’s Log 3.015 from 2020-07-12T22:55:09
This is a lightning update from the frontlines of becoming a software developer. I got stuff for you about C# and I got some stuff about Flutter, including hints about my side project. And then I g...
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Dev’s Log 3.014 from 2020-07-05T23:20:43
Just in case you forgot, this is actually a personal journal so this week I go on COVID tangent and mention some of the feelings I have about the situation right now. And I still managed to squash ...
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Dev’s Log 3.013 from 2020-06-29T00:10:55
So many learning opportunities both on the job and within our development team. Also super thrilling to watch history in the making right in front of our eyes at WWDC… but the real question Ross is...
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Dev’s Log 3.012 from 2020-06-21T16:49:51
Some good news and time to celebrate! I just need to get better in asking questions … how do you actually do that? No answers included inside - tune in and enjoy!
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Dev’s Log 3.011 from 2020-06-14T21:19:28
I’m already for support tickets but where are they??? I made some branching mess just before my upcoming probation review but all this is irrelevant if I can’t hold a steady internet connection, ri...
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Dev’s Log 3.010 from 2020-06-07T22:32:26
I aced my first performance review. So cool! I loved the process that has both retrospection and future goals (moonshots???). Also this past week we had another great Behind The Buzz Word meetup. T...
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Dev’s Log 3.009 from 2020-05-31T20:53:19
Got so excited talking about this hot topic, I didn’t even realize I passed 20 minutes mark. But there are just so many thoughts to share about whole Working From Home vs working together in a phys...
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Dev’s Log 3.008 from 2020-05-25T01:13:31
While still being invaded by my kids, I manage to report to you on my talk I gave lat week at the CodeNation (via Zoom) and about this humongous switch statement I found! Tune in and enjoy!
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Dev’s Log 3.007 from 2020-05-17T23:16:58
After going AWOL for a week I’m back. I learned how to play planning poker even when I don’t really know enough. More about planning poker here https://www.mountaingoatsoftware.com/agile/planning-p...
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Dev’s Log 3.006 from 2020-05-03T23:23:59
I spent whole last week in one code repository. I think I learned a lot and I even have a suggestion for my digital alma mater. Also there was another Behind The Buzz Word meetup with amazing prese...
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Dev’s Log 3.005 from 2020-04-26T20:39:20
Things look much better this week. If I could only get over my code snippets hurdle. For now can’t find anyone else using code snippets in VS2019. Is there no one else??? Tune in and enjoy.
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Dev’s Log 3.004 from 2020-04-21T21:48:46
There are good days and there are days... even without the lockdown this wouldn’t be an easy gig. I am going through some growing pains but also have some good news to share. Tune in and enjoy!
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Dev’s Log 3.003 from 2020-04-06T18:08:39
I fell into a rabbit hole looking for new better headphones. While learning a lot at work I’m trying to figure out how to do new remote work. And then there was a meetup that has gone online. Tune ...
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Dev’s Log 3.002 from 2020-03-29T22:29:20
This is not a regular WFH - this is new 2020 reality. So besides like everyone else being worried about family, friends and the world, I am also worried about my career as I’m struggling to find so...
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Dev’s Log 3.001 from 2020-03-22T23:03:29
Welcome to season 3! This is absolutely not what expected from my new job as far the beginning, onboarding and getting to know my teammates. But this is not a normal time - this is Covid-19 era. So...
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Dev’s Log 2-027 from 2020-03-15T14:46:27
In the last episode of this season I decided to show off my chutzpah and argue with Sandro Mancuso over what Software Craftsmanship is. And that’s just to soften the ground before the big reveal. A...
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Dev’s Log 2-026 from 2020-03-01T14:08:05
By far the biggest highlight of the week was the Behind The Buzzword 1st birthday. Great celebration of the dev community that Ross Townsend created and one that continues to thrive and do good. It...
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Dev’s Log 2-025 from 2020-02-23T21:56:41
React React React. After completing 2nd React tech test in matter of 2 weeks I am all about growing my skills there. Even though I’m not sure any of these test will get me a job. I got some thought...
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Dev’s Log 2-024 from 2020-02-16T22:35:15
The struggle is real - let no one tell you otherwise. All the talk about strength and resilience is what you supposed to do in face of difficulties and there plenty of those. But then we take momen...
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Dev’s Log 2-023 from 2020-02-10T08:22:47
Kids don’t do it at home - learn from my mistakes. Don’t switch to an IDE you’ve never used before when you’re on the clock. And to also find out what Gettysburg address has to do with a good meetu...
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Dev’s Log 02-022 from 2020-02-02T16:37:29
I’ve been busy with a React tech test and after few days I’m ready to share my dark secret. Also I had first encounter of the 3rd kind with… AI or more precisely with ML.NET, a machine learning mod...
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Dev’s Log 2-021 from 2020-01-26T16:37:59
I got a chance to join NSManchester for another meetup, all about server-side Swift. Then I discover typescript which always brings to memory words of Bob Gregory of Cazoo I heard on Codurance podc...
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Dev’s Log 2-020 from 2020-01-19T23:12:43
This week it’s a real sprint through all lil’ things that happened in my week and job hunt update. I need some of your JavaScript expertise and also there is a call to action at the end. Enjoy!
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Dev’s Log 2-019 from 2020-01-12T15:31:34
While my passion for TDD is being fueled I am looking forward to other upcoming meetups about BFF patterns and about ML. Oh and check out how I was mistaken for mid-level developer. Tune in and enjoy!
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Dev’s Log 2-018 from 2020-01-05T21:46:48
2020. Game time! … but just just before we get in the game let me give myself a pep talk and take a chance to recognize all the kindness I was privileged to be recipient of since I joined the tech ...
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Dev’s Log 2-017 from 2019-12-16T00:00:06
I got a feedback from my last tech test. Instead of (just) complaining I decided to analyze it and see how I can grow from it. Then I signed up for another meetup group and I heard a great podcast ...
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Dev’s Log 2-016 from 2019-12-09T08:25:27
In the midst of my job hunt, I take a refuge in a meetup all about Kubernetes. I had some beer, met some great devs and fought my personal battle with port 3306. Good stuff - check it out!
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Dev’s Log 2-015 from 2019-12-01T21:55:24
I’m going back to C# and Visual Studio at least for now. Almost miss out on the great opportunity and after celebration at my alma mater now focusing on Kubernetes.
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Dev’s Log 2-014 from 2019-11-24T22:51:07
The app from last week is finished and I got to meet with guys from the big league. Check out how this meeting finished. Oorah!
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Dev’s Log 2-013 from 2019-11-18T02:01:28
We have been together through thick and thin so bear with me while I power through the ordeal of finding new strength and... new solutions to a tech test.
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Dev’s Log 2-012 from 2019-11-10T23:41:49
Big news inside but you gotta listen to find out. And then there is #Brexit. Northwestify episode with me is here http://northwestify.libsyn.com/website/4-getting-into-software-development and my t...
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Dev’s Log 2-011 from 2019-10-27T22:13:39
Going further into iOS development, still baby steps but the road gets bit steeper as I’m punching above my weight. It’s so much fun. Check it out.
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Dev’s Log 2-010 from 2019-10-19T22:45:40
I continue scratching my iOS itch and I decided to continue with my Udemy iOS 12 Developement course. I also pushed to GitHub my baseball simulator. Check it out please https://github.com/matikos/B...
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Dev’s Log 2-009 from 2019-10-13T16:08:07
Trying to extend my life beyond the office walls, I joined a meetup for IOS devs and other things happened. Check it out and enjoy!
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Dev’s Log 2-008 from 2019-10-06T20:11:23
Racing against (self-imposed) deadline And trying to finish my first product. In the meantime there are so many thoughts about the process rushing through my head, it’s actually noisy at times. Jus...
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Dev’s Log 2-007 from 2019-09-29T00:43:20
Hey it’s been 3 months already! Awesome! Let’s celebrate it. And what better way than by looking back and try to extract some lessons!? Hope you’ll enjoy.
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Dev’s Log 2-006 from 2019-09-22T17:58:16
I learned so much… and I’m hurting. This Log is coder’s health focused. Something I wish learned about when learning on boot camp. But I’m learning about it now the hard way and I need your help. I...
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Dev’s Log 2-005 from 2019-09-08T21:33:10
I went to see the place where internet sleeps. Then I made a terrible mess of my app and needed to ask for help. At the end made myself proud and feel hopeful about future. There obviously more to ...
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Dev’s Log 2-004 from 2019-09-01T15:17:41
The summer is over. My baseball simulator is getting some cool functionality. I yet again discover I don’t know how to use a computer and I make serious moves towards beginning the development of m...
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Dev’s Log 2-003 from 2019-08-18T21:33:09
Something are going well and some not so well. It’s not a complaint but rather it’s an observation. Want to observe with me? Listen on!
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Dev’s Log 2-002 from 2019-08-16T07:59:06
I got my first project and it’s so much fun. I’m putting the knowledge that I acquired into practice. I'm also taking a deep dive into baseball stats and it's all related. Check it out!
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Dev’s Log 2-001 from 2019-08-04T14:32:59
We’re back and ready for an amazing ride through professional space of coding. This yet another exciting begins. Listen on to hear about my first steps in a tech company as a professional dev!
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Dev’s Log 026 from 2019-06-13T00:52:18
I tried to resist and stay off the soapbox but need for preaching must be running deep. But then again I think circumstances somewhat excuse my behavior. This episode is #bigreveal + #onemorething ...
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Dev’s Log 025 from 2019-06-02T16:52:45
Learning is so great that it is virtually impossible to describe it with words without taking away some of the depth of this experience. In short it was a great week full of iOS... but yet there ar...
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Dev’s Log 024 from 2019-05-27T14:14:32
Finding first job in any industry is not an easy gig, tech industry included. Listen to yet another week of my relentless efforts to break into professional coders world. It’s not easy... must mean...
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Dev’s Log 023 from 2019-05-19T16:19:34
As the journey continues I decided with some heavyweight help that I need to work on clarity of my message, on my communication skills. Even if that might mean boy oh boy oh boy distancing myself f...
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Dev’s Log 022 from 2019-05-12T21:42:18
Since this is not a fairytale but real-life journal we cover not just pretty parts but also not-so-rosy steps of this journey. Namely the job search. Listen on!
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Dev’s Log 021 from 2019-05-05T16:45:40
Enough is enough! Breaking radio silence, I’m bringing fresh update to my saga. No good news no bad news - just news! Took one to the chin and now ready for new challenge.
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Dev’s Log 020 from 2019-04-07T21:56:38
It’s graduation time! And it’s time to express some gratitude and sum up my experience of last 3 months... and if you patient enough at the end there’s an update about my job hunt with some good news.
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Dev’s Log 019 from 2019-03-31T16:29:28
The end is near... I mean the end of this stage. More things were learned and yes I got to spend a lot of time wi Xcode. Oh and amazing session on some soft skills.
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Dev’s Log 018 from 2019-03-24T20:05:25
And heat just keeps on coming... if you want to find out how my interview you went and if I got the job listen on! Also I decided to set the record straight so please pay attention.
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Dev’s Log 017 from 2019-03-17T18:13:22
While we continue learning really cool things, one cannot help but see this stage of journey coming to close. Wish me luck while going through the job seeking part.
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Dev’s Log 016 from 2019-03-10T17:23:11
Enter React JS part 2 but really it’s mostly about teaching styles and Dan from Chester and some inside baseball.
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Dev’s Log 015 from 2019-03-03T17:03:59
All in all I had a great week and since I don’t feel like grasping for air I had time to try to take an account of what I learned over the first part the course. Check it out!
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Dev’s Log 014 from 2019-02-24T18:15:21
This went bit long but I got really emotional in the middle. Just speaking the way it is. #nofilter Check it out if you want to see the unfacebooked version of life.
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Dev’s Log 013 from 2019-02-17T17:29:55
In one word? React! In few more words listen to witness my first encounter with React JS and how I survived it half sane. And if you kind and knowledgeable enough you could even help me. My email i...
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Dev’s Log 012 from 2019-02-10T22:26:27
Great week! More DOM JS projects and breathtaking talk from SamuraiSecurity.co.uk about Cyber Security.
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Dev’s Log 011 from 2019-02-03T17:12:09
You want to know how future Junior Devs are being made? Through sweat, tears and frustration. Want to find out more? Listen at your own risk.
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Dev’s Log 010 from 2019-01-27T15:07:53
I finally started to struggle in my coding study. Then Ingot a good pep talk from Stuart and then I dream of Cybersecurity. Check it out!
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Dev’s Log 009 from 2019-01-20T12:06:56
I feel like I’ve been transported to a different galaxy. And this galaxy is call Code Nation (wearecodenation.com). It is who different ball game so check out my first impressions!
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Dev’s Log 008 from 2019-01-13T13:08:01
It’s about lightbulb moment and connecting the dots, about being way too excited about the code and about my dark little secret. And as promised last week I came through with my announcement. Check...
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Dev’s Log 007 from 2019-01-06T14:27:33
Barely surviving the winter break and I thought it was important to let you know both that I’m here and also how much it’s driving me crazy.
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Dev’s Log 006 from 2018-12-16T17:38:50
This week is mostly about stardom and me going literally gaga about email I got from #atpfm. I’m just a simple fanboy so it’s so exciting to hear from the cool kids table.
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Dev’s Log 005 from 2018-12-10T16:01:21
Things are slowly getting more serious with Node, Express and Lodash. YouTube is a double edged sword and I decided I need to prevent future injuries.
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Dev’s Log 004 from 2018-12-02T14:24:34
Slowly slowly I’m starting to get into meaty gritty of beginners coding but I still have a hunch that I have no foggiest idea of what the coding is all about. It’ll be fun to look back one day. Lis...
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Dev’s Log 003 from 2018-11-27T01:18:40
After attempting Swift Developement I arrive at the Javascript course... which some strong opinions about the language and the homework.
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Dev’s Log 002 from 2018-11-19T00:00:43
Just few words about my encounters with code syntax (and fear or maybe awe of `while loops`). And then how silver bullet from 2009 couldn’t do the job and I had to improvise.
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Dev’s Log 001 from 2018-11-11T17:21:34
Just few words about my coding experience to date. Spoiler alert! Not so much. Maybe you feel it’s way different than yours but remember that screen levels the field to a large extent and what you ...
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Dev’s Log 000 from 2018-11-07T15:15:54
These are just few words to answer 3 questions - Who am I? What is this podcast about? Why is it going to be the one you subscribe to? Enjoy.
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