How To Problem Solve More Effectively As A Software Engineer

Today we break down why problem-solving skills—not just syntax—get you hired and how you can level up your ability to tackle challenges on your own. This is how to problem solve in a better way!💡 Sponsor: Level Up Financial PlanningChanging careers or increasing your income? Get financial clarity with Level Up Financial Planning—helping early and mid-career tech professionals secure their financial future. Visit LevelUpFinancialPlanning.com for a free consultation!Stay in Touch:📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!Danny Thompsonhttps://x.com/DThompsonDevhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/DThompsonDevwww.DThompsonDev.comLeon Noelhttps://x.com/leonnoelhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/leonnoel/https://100devs.org/📧 Have ideas or questions for the show? Or are you a business that wants to talk business?Email us at [email protected]!🚀 Key topics include:✅ How to shift from "asking for help first" to independent problem-solving✅ The importance of system design for career growth✅ Why reading code, exploring open-source projects, and practicing real-world coding scenarios is crucial✅ How to improve your technical interview strategy with step-by-step breakdowns✅ The power of community, learning resources, and mentorshipIf you're looking to stand out as a developer, whether you're a junior breaking into tech or a mid-career dev leveling up, this episode is packed with actionable strategies to develop the mindset of a problem-solver!📌 Chapters & Timestamps:0:00 – Introduction: Are You Over-Reliant on Help?1:04 – Meet the Hosts: Danny & Leon’s Take on Problem Solving2:44 – Seeing the Bigger Picture: Jeep Wranglers, Coffee & Coding4:06 – The Key to Nailing Technical Interviews: Process Over Syntax8:02 – Scaling Up: Thinking Beyond the Code You Write12:17 – Sponsor Break: Level Up Financial Planning14:00 – Why System Design Matters & How to Get Started16:00 – How to Improve Your Debugging & Researching Skills25:04 – The Role of Community & Networking in Becoming a Stronger Dev32:02 – Q&A: My Boss Said I Need to Be More Independent—What Should I Do?38:00 – Final Thoughts: Building Long-Term Career Success