The Junior Developer Survival Bundle
Just landed your first dev job — or trying to get one? This is the guide I wish I had in my first year to grow faster, earn more, and actually feel confident as a junior developer.
2025 isn’t like a few years ago — with the rise of AI, increased layoffs, and shrinking mentorship in tech, junior devs today need to be sharp, self-sufficient, proactive.
Anyone can thrive in their first dev job, even if you’re feeling overwhelmed right now!
My name is Matt, and I built this guide because I remember how overwhelming that first year as a dev really is.
I know what it’s like to feel lost in meetings, unsure where to start on a ticket, and constantly worried that everyone else knows more than you. The feeling of imposter syndrome. The pressure to perform and exceed expectations while struggling with the fear that you’re already falling behind.
This bundle is everything I wish I had — my clear, honest, real-world guidance to help you find your footing, build confidence, grow fast, and maximize your opportunities (and salary) for the future.
My goal is to help you to be able to build on my own experience so that you don’t have to figure it all out the hard way on your own. 🙂
William was about to finish his university degree and enter the workforce — now he feels like he’s got the confidence and knowledge to deal with the situations he was worried about.
Thriving in your first year as a developer requires NO:
❌ No long hours of unpaid overtime
❌ No natural confidence or extroversion
❌ No perfect understanding of every ticket
❌ No pretending to know more than you do
❌ No massive technical side project portfolio
❌ No mastering a dozen tools at once
❌ No prior experience working in big tech
❌ No prior startup or agency background
❌ No flawless Git skills (we help you there too)
❌ No expensive courses or bootcamps
❌ No being “the smartest in the room”
❌ No knowing all the answers
Here's how it works:
I finally figured out the formula for thriving as a junior developer — and most people have it backwards. You don’t need to know everything, just the right things. This bundle shows you exactly what those are.
Regular Price: $147
Todays Price: $19
currently on sale at almost 90% off!
Could I find all this information online for free?
Technically? Sure, you probably could find most of it. But you’d have to spend hours digging through blog posts, Reddit threads, YouTube videos, and outdated tutorials. And even then, you’d still be guessing at what’s actually useful for your specific situation.
This guide gives you something the internet can’t: a clear, structured, no-fluff roadmap built from real first-hand experience. Everything inside has been curated, tested, and distilled specifically for junior devs trying to survive and thrive in their first role. I’ve tried to make it no noise, no confusion, but just what actually works.
And honestly, right now it’s on sale for only $5 USD — about the price of a coffee and far less than a pizza. If you could spend just that on lunch you’d have got the best deal ever, but this is an investment that could shape your entire career.
If you implement just one strategy or mindset shift from the guide, it could pay off 500x or even 5000x in future salary, confidence, and opportunities. Honestly, you’re getting a lot more than just a guide, you’re getting clarity, traction, and a head start on your fellow competition.
Theresa was feeling overwhelmed and anxious, but now she feels like she has the confidence she needs!
What's Included?
📘 The Junior Developer Survival Guide – A full 72-page guide outlining exactly what you need to know as a junior developer — valued at $79 (but only $5 today).
📘 [Bonus] Technical Quickstart Guide – 10 Essential Software Practices for Junior Devs — A 52 page compilation of mini-guides that walk you through the everyday skills no one properly teaches but you’re expected know, from writing better commit messages to deploying code safely – valued at $30 (but completly free today)
📘 [Bonus] The 30 Day Confidence Builder Challenge — A 6-week program that gives you a unique challenge every day to help you actually build your workplace confidence and dev skills, by putting into action everything you’ve learned – valued at $30 (but completely free today)
📘 [Bonus] Email Templates for Tough Conversations — A ready-to-use pack of proven email scripts to handle tricky workplace situations — from asking for help to pushing back on deadlines — so you can communicate with clarity and confidence. Valued at $8 (but completely free today).
✅ Step-by-step guidance for surviving (and thriving) in your first year as a developer — built from real-world experience across 3+ tech teams and tailored for new devs navigating modern environments.
✅ What to do when you’re handed a vague ticket, dropped into legacy code, or thrown into meetings that make zero sense — so you can stop feeling lost and start contributing fast.
✅ How to deal with imposter syndrome, uncertainty, and the constant fear of falling behind — using 5 mindset tools and 5 daily practices that build confidence from day one.
✅ The habits, mindsets, and daily practices that separate stuck juniors from thriving ones — including the top 6 growth habits used by devs who get promoted early.
✅ Step-by-step tutorials for core dev practices — covering 10+ essential skills, from using GitHub and Jira to writing pull requests and reading codebases like a pro.
✅ What to expect in real teams and how to become someone teammates actually want to work with — even if you’re quiet, unsure, or completely new to the tech world.
✅ A deep dive into how to get clarity on your role and avoid the “wandering junior dev” trap — using real questions and reflection prompts that top juniors ask themselves to stay on track.
✅ Templates, scripts, and checklists to take the guesswork out of daily dev life — so you always know how to prepare, speak up, and follow through like a pro.
What if this doesn't actually help me?
That’s a fair question — especially if you’re feeling overwhelmed, unsure where you stand, or worried that you’re already behind. But honestly, it’s most likely that you’re exactly who this was made for.
It can often feel like our situation is unique, and that the guidance that might apply to others doesn’t apply to ourselves. We’re too far behind with too much to learn. Our situation is too unique. But actually, 99% of the time that’s not true, and by working through this guide you’ll be able to see why!
Everything in this guide was built from real first-hand experience — the same struggles, confusion, and pressure you’re probably feeling right now. You’re really not taking a risk, you’re making a small, smart investment in your future that will likely pay off massively in the future.
Even if just one insight helps you speak up in a meeting, write a better pull request, or ask for a raise with confidence — it could change the entire trajectory of your career. And it’s all designed to be easy to follow, actionable, and built for real-life dev work.
Dan was able to get information in this guide that he wasn’t able to find while studying.
Have more questions?
Is this only for brand new junior devs, or can I use it if I’ve been working for a while?
A: This bundle is perfect whether you’re just starting your first dev job or already a few months (or even a few years) in and feeling stuck. It helps you gain clarity, build confidence, and start growing faster — even if you’ve been fumbling your way through for a while.
What if I don’t have a Software or Computer Science degree or a formal tech background?
A: That’s totally fine — and actually quite common. This guide doesn’t assume any specific background. It’s built for real-world work, not theory — so whether you’re self-taught, a bootcamp grad, or career-switching, you’re in the right place.
Is this guide technical or non-technical?
A: It’s both. You’ll get practical technical help (GitHub, Jira, PRs, deployments) and the soft skills that no one teaches — how to navigate teams, deal with feedback, handle imposter syndrome, and stand out at work.
How long will it take to go through everything?
A: You can get through the core guide in a weekend, and then use the bonus materials and checklists as needed throughout your first year. It’s designed to be something you refer back to — not just read once and forget.
Is this relevant in 2025?
A: Absolutely. If anything, it’s more relevant now. With AI, tighter job markets, and higher expectations for juniors, it’s never been more important to have a clear roadmap and build real-world skills fast.
What if I’ve already taken a course or bootcamp — is this still useful?
A: Yes! Courses teach you how to code. This bundle helps you navigate everything that happens after that — vague tickets, team dynamics, 1:1s, pull requests, feedback, confidence… all the stuff that actually makes or breaks your career.
Do I need to finish the whole guide before I can start using it?
A: Not at all. Most devs get value within the first 15 minutes. You can jump into any section based on what you need help with right now — whether that’s your first standup, your next 1:1, or a tough PR.
Are any physical items sent as part of this guide?
A: No. All the items are digital, many you’ll get instant access to download and view them right away upon purchasing!