How To Write Clean Code?

As software developers, writing code is definitely a priority for us. Just like architects, whose task is to design beautiful and good looking buildings, our job is quite similar.

We're hired to create automation solutions to problems that exist in different industries. Sometimes, people only tend to evaluate the final product, which is the app/software/solution we present them.

However, there is much more to this story. The foundation of the final product is the code. And, when the code is well written, everything flows much better.

So, how can you possibly write better and cleaner code? The cleaner your code, the better you'll be seen as a professional and the easier it will be for you to make adjustments, correct bugs and implement new features in the future.

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My Junior Is A Fierce Competitor... What Should I Do?

Have you ever felt threatened by others employees? We all have been there. We have this nature of comparing ourselves to others. When it comes to this competitive world we're in, this can only result in anxiety and bad feelings.

But, comparing yourself to established employees is one thing. What if this fierce competitor of yours is your junior?

In this video, I received a question from a reader telling me he was feeling threatened by his junior. This guy is a genius and everything he does, he does it right. He has all the good ideas and he is definitely competition.

However, the guy who emailed me is in management position and he can compete with him directly. What should he do? How should he approach this situation?

Should he try to overwork this guy? Should he get into direct competition with him?

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Does It Matter Which Programming Language I Use?

Have you ever wondered if it mattered which programming language you use as you work?

As programmers, we need to learn how to make choices. Technology evolves at such a rapid pace that you can feel overwhelmed if you try to learn everything. There are hundreds of programming languages for you to choose and specialize and this is often why so many programmers get lost in their careers.

So, does it matter which programming language you use? Will if affect your career, your choices and, even, your income?

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How To Develop Self-Discipline?

Self-Discipline... Something that we all are aware of, we understand how important it is, yet we fail to manage it.

Why so many people fail in developing self-discipline? Why do people find so hard to stick to a plan and follow it? Why is it so difficult to change your mind and develop new and healthier habits?

In this video, I'll talk more about how you can start developing self-discipline into your life and how you can regain control of yourself.

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Interview With Carl Franklin About Ketogenic Diets

What is the Ketogenic Diet
http://ketoexplained.com/

Keto Flu:
http://ketodietapp.com/Blog/post/2013/04/16/Keto-flu-and-Sufficient-Intake-of-Electrolytes

2KD Eating Patterns
http://2ketodudes.com/show.aspx?episode=17

The Big Fat Surprise
http://thebigfatsurprise.com/

2KD Interview with Nina
http://2ketodudes.com/show.aspx?episode=20

The Diet Heart Hypothesis by Ancel Keyes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seven_Countries_Study#Criticism

Dr. Jason Fung: The Obesity Code
https://www.amazon.ca/Obesity-Code-Unlocking-Secrets-Weight/dp/1771641258

2KD Fasting show
http://2ketodudes.com/show.aspx?episode=5

Study: Fasting for 3 days regenerates your immune system.
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/03/12/fasting-for-three-days-can-regenerate-entire-immune-system-study/

K Rations developed by Ancel Keyes
http://www.quanloi.org/NewsFlash%20Items/Ancel%20Keys%20Obituary.htm

Theraputic uses of ketogenic diets for a variety of diseases
http://www.nature.com/ejcn/journal/v67/n8/full/ejcn2013116a.html

The Ketogenic Diet and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy Prolong Survival in Mice with Systemic Metastatic Cancer
http://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0065522

Peter Attia - swimmer/athelete turned keto
http://eatingacademy.com/

The Art and Science of Low Carbohydrate Living
https://www.amazon.ca/Art-Science-Low-Carbohydrate-Living/dp/0983490708

Metabolic characteristics of keto-adapted ultra-endurance runners
http://www.metabolismjournal.com/article/S0026-0495(15)00334-0/abstract

Three types of Ketones
http://www.bioinfo.org.cn/book/biochemistry/chapt16/bio4.htm

2KD Ketones show
http://2ketodudes.com/show.aspx?episode=13

Cholesterol Clarity
https://www.amazon.ca/Cholesterol-Clarity-What-Wrong-Numbers-ebook/dp/B00ESMDGE8

2KD Cholesterol show
http://2ketodudes.com/show.aspx?episode=9

Coronary Calcium Scan
https://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/health-topics/topics/cscan/

The Widowmaker: Science behind the real causes of heart disease
http://www.thefatemperor.com/blog/2016/5/20/hdk64igr451m3014y3h606ty2s3iqh

2KD Heart Disease show
http://2ketodudes.com/show.aspx?episode=18

Fathead Pizza
http://www.fathead-movie.com/index.php/2013/06/30/weekend-bonus-the-older-brothers-oldest-sons-faux-carb-pizza/

Shrimp Scampi Pizza
http://carlfranklin.net/blog/2016/7/6/low-carb-fathead-shrimp-scampi-pizza.html

Keto Tacos
http://carlfranklin.net/blog/2016/6/22/keto-tacos.html

Oopsie Bread
http://carlfranklin.net/blog/2016/3/1/keto-bread-no-carbs-no-gluten-big-flavor.html

2KD Sweeteners show
http://2ketodudes.com/show.aspx?episode=7

Humans became dominant because of sweat and endless ability to outrun animals
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/27/health/27well.html

Sugar: The Bitter Truth (Robert Lustic)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBnniua6-oM

The Keto Calculator
http://keto-calculator.ankerl.com/

2KD Protein show
http://2ketodudes.com/show.aspx?episode=6

2KD Ketophobia show
http://2ketodudes.com/show.aspx?episode=19

Show me the science T-shirts
https://teespring.com/stores/2-keto-dudes

Fatty Liver Disease
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/17219068

Jason Fung Fasting FAQ
http://www.dietdoctor.com/intermittent-fasting-faq

Diabetes and Eye Problems
http://www.medicinenet.com/diabetes_and_eye_problems/article.htm

Reason for LDL increase for some on a low carb diet
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNfjkTyBUdQ

All about fat adaptation
http://fitness.mercola.com/sites/fitness/archive/2012/08/17/human-body-favors-fat-adaptation.aspx

Man fasts for 382 days
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2495396/

Electrolytes flushed by kidneys on ketogenic diet and fasting
http://ketobase.com/2015/10/10/electrolytes-and-supplements-the-basics/

Minnesota Coronary Survey buried for 16 years
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/2643423

Carrie Thompson does keto for 18 years: 2KD Ketophobia episode.
http://2ketodudes.com/show.aspx?episode=19

Statins have never been proven to prevent heart disease.
http://easylocarb.com/statin-heart-attack/

Malcom Kendrick; The cholesterol hypothesis is wrong
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ls9HWRxvMo

Triglyceride over HDL ratio
http://www.docsopinion.com/2014/07/17/triglyceride-hdl-ratio/

Errata:

At 24:20 Carl said his A1C was 7.9. It was actually 7.4

At 25:04 Carl said his A1C after 2.5 months was 6.4 when it was actually 6.1

At 25:40 Carl talked about his cholesterol. LDL was up to 199 from 90, and HDL was 37 down from 42.

At 30:20 Carl said to spread the fathead pizza dough on wax paper. He meant parchment

At 45:00 Carl said fois gras was made by force feeding grains to ducks. It's actually geese.

At 1:03 Carl referred to the ration of HDL/TRIG when he meant TRIG/HDL

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How To Move From Beginner To Advanced Programming?

You're a beginner programmer. You don't know everything that the programming world has to offer but you know some stuff. However, you feel trapped. You feel like you're in place where you want to move from beginner to advanced programming but you don't know how.

This is a place where a lot of programmers get stuck when they try to develop their skills. They feel that they already know some stuff but they don't know everything. And so, they can't get the strategy to move forward.

I've been caught in this place for a long time. For years, I felt like I knew some stuff, I wanted to learn more but I was not yet an advanced programmer. Until I learned to learn.

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How Long Does It Take To Write A Blog Post?

If you're a blogger you've probably wondered if the amount of time you spend writing a blog post is "normal". Maybe you spend 8 hours writing a 500-word blog post. Or maybe you spend weeks trying to come up with a 2000 word blog post.

How in the hell will you know if this is normal? How can you possibly know if this is a decent amount of time you should spend trying to write a blog post when you don't have anything you can rely on?

Well, the amount of time you spend writing a blog post will definitely depend on and rely on a lot of different factors. Time, research, ability etc. So, is there an amount of time you can use to measure your performance when writing a blog post?

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Is Software Development Analytical Or Art?

A lot of people tend to ask me "John, why do you think that software development is art?".

I do think software development is art. While this might seem controversial, let me explain my point. First of all, we need to understand how hybrid things are nowadays. It's difficult to find something 100% pure in 2016. Things mix up with other things and they get a whole new meaning when that stuff happens. Said that, I do think that Software Development is analytical. And a lot.

However, if you think of software development just as something analytical, you'll probably be left behind by the ones who understand that software development is also an art.

When you start to see programming as an art, you'll understand that you have the power to build anything. You, as a developer, has the ability to build an entire universe, just by writing code. And this is where the art comes in.

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Why Is Marketing "Result Oriented"?

If you deal with marketing in your day-to-day life, you've probably heard that marketing is a "result oriented" thing. But, what do I mean by marketing being "result oriented"?

Whenever you try to market something, you need to focus on the results you're bringing to your audience, instead of the features of your project. But does it have an explanation for it?

Well, in fact, yes. When you focus on the result you go straight to your audience's dreams and desires. When you focus on the results that your product can bring, you open the eyes of your customers to how their lives can change after they buy what you have to offer. And this little tweak on the way you market your products or services can literally change how your customers perceive the value of your offer and increase the chances of people buying it.

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How To Contribute To The Open Source Community?

The open source community grows each and every day. A lot of companies are adopting open source software, people and students are using it to learn, innovate and create new things and the landscape is drastically changing, each and every day.

Due to that, a lot of forums have emerged, with people helping each other and discovering new things together.

So, what is the best way to contribute to the open source community? How should you approach those people those projects and benefit yourself from it?

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I Became A Manager And I Don't Write Code Anymore... What Now?

Becoming a manager is a part of some software developers. They work during some years, get to know the company, get some experience and they eventually become managers.

However, the job of a manager includes a lot of different tasks than writing code: you need to manage people, have social skills, have the ability to manage projects, manage time, tasks, etc.~

With all of these tasks, writing code becomes almost secondary and can literally disappear from your day to day and regular tasks.

So, what do you do after you become a manager and don't write code anymore? Will you lose your skills? How can you revert this situation? Should you even revert this situation?

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Interview with Doc Testosterone

Due to a lot of requests, I decided to continue doing this video series for guys. Just quite after I've done the video about Pornography & Masturbation, Doc Testosterone started also doing a lot of videos about that important topic.

As you know, I don't believe in coincidences, so... I decided to record an entire interview with Doc Testosterone, telling you about masculinity, man issues, man health, etc.

For those who don't know, Doc Testosterone is a YouTube Channel dedicated to educate men on how to maximize testosterone levels naturally by optimizing their sleep, diet, exercise and lifestyle. Dr. Farhan Khawaja (Doc Testosterone) is a professionally trained Neuroscientist who teaches state-of-the-art strategies and techniques on how to maximize masculinity using basic scientific principles as well as the latest research from peer-reviewed publications. (Extracted from Doc Testosterone YT Channel)

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I Have So Many Goals I Can't Focus... What Should I Do?

21st Century. We have a lot of things going on, projects to do and things to handle. We need to be able to cope and maintain our career, family, social life, dream projects, etc.

All of these things can turn out to be pretty consuming. All of these things can drain your time and energy and make you completely lost.

When you get lost however, you lose focus. And when you lose focus, you're screwed.

So, what should you do when you have so many things going on, so many things to focus that you can't simply focus on anything? What is the best place when you're in this type of situation?

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Screencasting Vs. Blogging: Which One Is Better?

If you watch this YouTube Channel regularly, you probably know the importance I give to blogging. Blogging has proven to change careers, improve your reputation and give you opportunities that no other method would give you.

However, today I received a question about screencasting. What would I say that is the best option: screencasting or blogging?

Screencasting is when you record your screen while doing something. It can be used to record tutorials, online classes and a lot of other types of things.

So... Should you be screencasting or blogging? Listen to this episode and find out!

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How To Become A Consultant Without Experience?

A lot of programmers dream of becoming consultants. Consultants are often a status job that can provide you a very good financial reward, while putting you at a very good and solid level at your career.

There are a lot of different ways of becoming a consultant. The most common is to make a gradual transition, once you achieve a certain level at your career. People will start calling you to ask for advice and you can start making this career shift.

However, how would you do it if you had no experience? How can you possibly become a consultant if you have zero experience?

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Some Freelancing Questions

A lot of people have the dream to become freelancers. They aim that by working as freelancers they would get more flexible with their agenda and even make more money.

However, becoming a freelancer isn't easy. There are a lot of questions that need to be answered and this can cause some confusion. I tried to answer some questions on this video:

1) I have a great idea and I can hire someone to do most of the code. But how do I find someone that will not steal my idea?
2) I freelance my services. Do I need to incorporate / register as a LLC?
3) As a freelancer, should I buy liability insurance?
4) What is your opinion about freelancer.com and similar sites? Okay in some cases or better to find someone local?

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How Passive Is Real Estate?

Real Estate is a well-known invest and it is among one of the best types of investment in the world. it is solid, can provide a high return rate, etc.

However, how passive is real estate? How much will you need to invest your time and effort in this type of investment?

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Should I Invest In Technologies For Self Development?

Today I received a question from a reader asking me if he should invest in technologies for self-development.

The situation is basically this: He works for a company and he wants to improve his knowledge. So, he asked if it was a good idea to buy technology licenses so that he can improve and learn using that technology?

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Should I Sacrifice My Sleep So I Can Work More?

In this video, I'll talk a little about sleep deprivation. Sleep deprivation is when you give up your sleep in exchange of other "more important tasks".

Today I received a question from a reader asking me about sleep deprivation. In this video, he asked me if it was ok to sacrifice his sleep in order to work more and advance in his career.

While this may seem like the "best option" at the moment. You need to think about sustainability, personal health, and overall performance?

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Do I Need A Prestigious Degree To Get Hired By A Big Company?

This is a question I receive a lot: "John, do I need a prestigious degree to get hired by a big company?".

People fear that they won't be able to get hired by a big company like Google or Microsoft if they don't possess a prestigious degree. Is is true?

Big companies have merely two ways of recruiting people:
1- They use recruiters and get people right from universities. Those are the really big universities, the prestigious one.
2- They get a referral.

If you don't fit on the first option, there is definitely other paths you should follow to get hired by a big company. Bottom line is: No... You actually DON'T need a prestigious degree to get hired by a big company.

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Does It Matter If People Are Smarter Than You?

Have you ever felt that? You're in a room, and you feel like other people are smarter than you. You begin to feel like shit like you'll never accomplish anything. Sounds familiar huh?

In today's video, I received a question from a student asking me about this thing. Does it matter if people are smarter than you?

Will these people have a much better life than you have right now? How should you overcome this feeling of people being smarter than you? Should you even bother about this?

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Are Hybrid Apps A Good Choice?

Hybrid Apps seem to be getting a lot of attention over the last months. People are experimenting and it seems that we have a lot more of these type of apps being produced.

But... What are hybrid apps?
According to techtarget.com, "A hybrid application (hybrid app) is one that combines elements of both native and Web applications. Native applications are developed for a specific platform and installed on a computing device. Web applications are generalized for multiple platforms and not installed locally but made available over the Internet through a browser. Hybrid apps are often mentioned in the context of mobile computing.".

Developers are beginning to realize the importance of hybrid apps and how much they're getting their market share increased.

So, the question is... Are hybrid apps a good choice? Should you focus and invest in those type of apps?

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How Do You Find A Mentor?

Most people feel lost in life. They don't know which path to take, they don't know what do to next and it often ends up creating stress and stopping people from evolving.

What some people end up doing is finding a mentor. They search for someone to show them the right steps and what to do next.

The benefits of having a mentor are innumerous: boost your confidence, helps you get a better control of your life and career, teaches you important life lessons, etc.

Most of the people, however, don't know how to find a mentor. What should you do? Where should you start?

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How To Prevent Companies From Stealing Your Idea?

How could you possibly compete with big companies? Most of the developers want to be entrepreneurs. They love the process of creating an idea, shaping it, releasing, watching how the public will perceive this idea and, of course, making a profit from it.

However, there is a small point that needs to be highlighted here: Big Companies. How could it be possible to compete with big companies, with big budgets? How can you avoid having your idea stolen by a company?

There are a few things you could do, and some other truths you also need to hear. Listen to this episode and find out!

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How Do I Find A Job In A Small Niche?

How are you supposed to find a job in a small niche? A lot of people are afraid of taking the leap and investing in a career they like because of fear. It happens more often when it's a small niche we are talking about.

A lot of people fear that they won't be able to get a job and live a stable life if they invest and a small niche.

In today's episode, I answer the question from a reader that wants to work with CUDA. For those who don't know, CUDA is an engine from Nvidia that has almost no "open job offers" on the internet.

He is afraid that, if he invests in this new technology, he won't be able to get any jobs. Is he right?

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