Programming languages, Work Cultures Abroad and Joy | Abdullah Zaiter | Beyond Coding Podcast #110

My friend and colleague Abdullah Zaiter joins us for this episode today 🙌 He shares thoughts on using different programming languages, shares his experience working in different organisations abroad and explains his feeling of fulfilment in staying results oriented and adding value. Enjoy! 🎙 Connect with Abdullah Zaiter: https://zaitech.dev https://www.linkedin.com/in/zaitera https://adplist.org/mentors/abdullah-zaiter OUTLINE: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:00:29 - Abdullah and Patrick worked on the same project 00:03:19 - Calling Hernani 00:04:08 - Abdullah is using Go 00:06:22 - When not to use Go 00:10:44 - Market adoption and time to market 00:13:57 - New programming language adoption 00:16:55 - Using reddit to get the latest info 00:17:58 - Why facebook is not like reddit 00:20:11 - Reddit blackout 00:21:13 - Interactions on reddit 00:22:55 - Abdullah got locked down in Jordan 00:25:39 - Work cultures abroad 00:28:07 - Different amounts of work holidays 00:30:41 - Abdullah built robots 00:32:46 - It's all about perspective 00:33:39 - How Abdullah transitioned to different roles 00:35:34 - The value of ideas 00:37:08 - Achievements and fulfillment 00:38:27 - The process vs. the numbers 00:41:52 - Podcasting as an introvert 00:43:01 - Improving and iterating 00:43:59 - Habbits that add value 00:47:01 - The joy of podcasting 00:48:31 - Rounding off #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 conversations that go "beyond coding" in a fireside chat format. Common topics are: software engineering, leadership, communication, self-improvement and happiness. Patrick Akil and his guests share their journeys and perspectives for you to take with you and form your own. Authentic, informative and inspiring. That's what every episode aims to be. 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/