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publish_date: 17.08.2015 03:00
slug: episode-0003
title: Being a Professional Developer - with Cal Evans
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guests:
"Cal Evans":
email: cal@calevans.com
twitter: calevans
---
### Synopsis
In this episode, I have a fireside chat with voice of the PHP community, the one and only, [Cal Evans](http://blog.calevans.com/), about one of his books - [Going Pro](https://leanpub.com/goingpro).
We talk about a range of things, including what motivated him to write the book, how the book's been received, people Cal believes are excellent examples of professional programmers, **and much, much more**. Join me for what is a truly excellent fireside chat about some of the key aspects of being a professional.
### Related Links
- [Cal Evans](http://blog.calevans.com/)
- [Going Pro](https://leanpub.com/goingpro)
- [Culture of Respect](https://leanpub.com/cultureofrespect)
- [NomadPHP](http://nomadphp.com/)