2024 Tech Trends, Managing Conflict, Gaining Respect & More | Patrick Akil | Beyond Coding Q&A #7

OUTLINE 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:29 - Getting ready! 00:00:45 - What new hobby would you like to try for 2024? 00:01:52 - What tech trends are you anticipating for 2024? 00:04:37 - My favourite Christmas gift 00:04:44 - How do you see the future of the IT industry? 00:07:26 - How do you see your future in IT? 00:08:36 - Is there demand for .NET engineers? 00:12:09 - With AI evolving, how do software engineers evolve with it? 00:14:57 - AI and experienced software engineers 00:17:44 - How do you find out what field to focus on? 00:22:14 - What are some tools I should incorporate in my workflow? 00:24:14 - Web dev and software engineering tools 00:28:53 - How do you explain a career gap? 00:31:59 - Have you ever been on a project which was fun, but not ethically responsible? 00:35:44 - Enjoying the domain you work in 00:38:01 - Life and career goals 00:41:19 - Work and family illness 00:44:17 - Patrick's conflict story 00:48:15 - Handling conflict 00:51:33 - How do you gain respect as a junior? 00:55:05 - Ask for feedback 00:55:52 - If it's not 2024... #Software #Technology #Podcast - Connect with Patrick Akil: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-akil https://twitter.com/PatrickAkil_ Feedback is always welcome :) Beyond Coding is a weekly podcast with fireside chats on tech, entrepreneurship and career journeys. Common topics are: software engineering, leadership, self-improvement and entrepreneurship. Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's the aim for each episode. Shoutout to Xebia for making these episodes possible 💜: https://www.xebia.com Beyond Coding on your favourite podcast platforms 🎙: Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/7asIKIPU3N6n0SNWHxwMnQ Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beyond-coding/id1572440477 Google Podcasts - https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly9hbmNob3IuZm0vcy81YmI1N2VhYy9wb2RjYXN0L3Jzcw== Audible - https://www.audible.com/pd/Podcast/B08K56MZBQ Anchor- https://anchor.fm/beyond-coding Castbox - https://castbox.fm/channel/id4169675 Breaker - https://www.breaker.audio/beyond-coding Pocket Casts - https://pca.st/gljc9jhh Radio Public - https://radiopublic.com/beyond-coding-G3YVLg Equipment we use 💕 Rodecaster Pro - https://www.amazon.com/-/en/dp/B07M5LQ1YZ/ref=sr_1_1 Rode Procaster - https://www.amazon.com/Rode-Procaster-Broadcast-Dynamic-Microphone/dp/B001IPUJJI/ Beyerdynamic DT770 Pro - https://www.amazon.com/Beyerdynamic-Professional-Headphones-Limited-Renewed/dp/B07KWY57MR/