214. Understanding How Opportunity Cost Affects Software Developers

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How do you know when it’s time to make your next big career move? With International Women’s Day around the corner, we are excited to feature Avni Patel Thompson, Founder and CEO of Milo. Avni is building technology that directly supports the often overlooked emotional and logistical labor that falls on parents—especially women. Milo is an AI assistant designed to help families manage that invisible load more efficiently. In this episode, Avni shares her journey from studying chemistry to holding leadership roles at global brands like Adidas and Starbucks, to launching her own ventures. She discusses how she approaches career transitions, the importance of unpleasant experiences, and why she’s focused on making everyday life easier for parents. [01:26] Avni's University Days and Early Career [04:36] Non-Linear Career Paths [05:16] Pursuing Steep Learning Curves [11:51] Entrepreneurship and Safety Nets [15:22] Lived Experiences and Milo [19:55] Avni’s In Her Ellement Moment [20:03] Reflections Links: Avni Patel Thompson on LinkedIn Suchi Srinivasan on LinkedIn Kamila Rakhimova on LinkedIn Ipsos report on the future of parenting About In Her Ellement: In Her Ellement highlights the women and allies leading the charge in digital, business, and technology innovation. Through engaging conversations, the podcast explores their journeys—celebrating successes and acknowledging the balance between work and family. Most importantly, it asks: when was the moment you realized you hadn’t just arrived—you were truly in your element? About The Hosts: Suchi Srinivasan is an expert in AI and digital transformation. Originally from India, her career includes roles at trailblazing organizations like Bell Labs and Microsoft. In 2011, she co-founded the Cleanweb Hackathon, a global initiative driving IT-powered climate solutions with over 10,000 members across 25+ countries. She also advises Women in Cloud, aiming to create $1B in economic opportunities for women entrepreneurs by 2030. Kamila Rakhimova is a fintech leader whose journey took her from Tajikistan to the U.S., where she built a career on her own terms. Leveraging her English proficiency and international relations expertise, she discovered the power of microfinance and moved to the U.S., eventually leading Amazon's Alexa Fund to support underrepresented founders. Subscribe to In Her Ellement on your podcast app of choice to hear meaningful conversations with women in digital, business, and technology.…

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214. Understanding How Opportunity Cost Affects Software Developers

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What goes into making a great choice? How do I mitigate the negative impacts of the choices I make? These are the questions we will answer in today's episode of Dev Questions.

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251. What Microsoft Choosing Go over C# Can Teach Us 19:37

hace 3 días19:37

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Microsoft chose Go over C# as the new language for the TypeScript compiler. Why did they make that choice? What does that say about their confidence in C# or lack thereof? Is this a sign of the end for C#? 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/…

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250. Can AI Do a Developers Job? 5:21

hace 10 días5:21

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Are AI developers coming soon? Will AIs replace junior developers in the near future? Is it even worth being a developer if an AI is going to replace us? 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/…

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249. Why Employers Don't Treat You Like You Expect 15:03

hace 17 días15:03

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Why does my resume get ignored when I am perfect for a position? Why don't I get a raise at work even when I deserve it? Why do I sometimes think I did horrible only to find out people thought I did great? 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/…

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248. How Do I Maintain a Good Work-Life Balance as a Developer? 18:39

hace 24 días18:39

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How do I maintain a healthy work/life balance as a software developer? How can I turn off my work brain when I get home? How do I avoid burnout? 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/…

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247. Do Developers Need To Know About Databases? 13:27

hace 4 weeks13:27

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Do software developers actually need to know about databases? Do they need to understand SQL or is knowing Entity Framework enough? 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/…

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246. What is the fastest way to become a developer? 15:22

hace 5 weeks15:22

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What is the fastest way to become a software developer? Is there a shortcut I can take? How do I get up to speed quickly? 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/…

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245. Why Most Advice Is Probably Wrong 16:01

hace 6 weeks16:01

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How do I know if the advice I am getting is good advice? If a successful person tells me how they were successful, should I follow in their footsteps? 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/…

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244. How To Quit The Right Way 12:54

hace 7 weeks12:54

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I want to quit my job. How do I do it well? What things should I have lined up before I quit? Should I quit before I have another 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/…

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243. How To Learn C# As A Hobby 15:08

hace 8 weeks15:08

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I want to build things in C# as a hobby. What should I learn? What fun things can you do with C# that I should check out? 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/…

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242. How To Become an Independent Software Developer 18:36

hace 9 weeks18:36

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How can I become an independent software developer? What things do I need to know to be a consultant or freelancer? 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/…

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241. How To Be a Better Software Developer 9:36

hace 10 weeks9:36

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How can I be a better software developer? What steps should I take to make sure that I am improving where I am at right now? How do I become more skilled at C#? 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/…

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240. How To Upgrade Your Software Development Job 15:51

hace 11 weeks15:51

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How can I get a better job in software development? How do I get ahead at work as a C# developer? What are my next steps? 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/…

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239. How To Get A Job In Software Development 18:55

hace 12 weeks18:55

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How do I get a job in software development? What do I need to do to get my first job in C#? How do I approach the job market? 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/…

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238. Creating Clear Goals That Get Accomplished 11:51

hace 13 weeks11:51

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How do I accomplish my goals? I want to be a software developer, but I don't know how to accomplish my goals. What can I do to create a good plan and stick to it? 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/…

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237. How To Modernize Your Skills as a C# Developer 23:37

hace 14 weeks23:37