DonTheDeveloper Podcast

Ever wondered what it takes to create a course that truly makes an impact? In this episode, I sit down with Lane Wagner, the creator of Boot.dev, to dive deep into the philosophy and decisions behind one of the most comprehensive backend development platforms out there. Lane shares his journey from a backend developer to an educator, revealing the challenges, insights, and strategies that helped Boot.dev stand out in a crowded market. Whether you're an aspiring course creator or an aspiring backend developer looking for inspiration, this behind-the-scenes look offers invaluable lessons on teaching backend development the right way. Lane Wagner (guest): Twitter - https://x.com/wagslane [https://x.com/wagslane] Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wagslane [https://www.linkedin.com/in/wagslane] Website - https://www.boot.dev [https://www.boot.dev] Boot.dev Metrics - https://blog.boot.dev/education/state-of-learning-to-code-2024 [https://blog.boot.dev/education/state-of-learning-to-code-2024 https://www.boot.dev] --------------------------------------------------- 🚀 Technical Mentorship - https://forms.gle/Ypde55JEQdtAftrBA [https://forms.gle/Ypde55JEQdtAftrBA] 🎓 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching [https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching] Disclaimer: The following may contain product affiliate links. I may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. I will only ever provide affiliate links for apps that I've used and highly recommend. My #1 recommended FRONTEND course (15% off): https://v2.scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper [https://v2.scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper] My #1 recommended BACKEND course: boot.dev [https://boot.dev/] - Get 25% off your first payment with code "DONTHEDEVELOPER" 🤝 Join our junior friendly developer community: https://discord.gg/donthedeveloper [https://discord.gg/donthedeveloper]

Thinking about starting a side hustle or launching your own app? In this episode, I chat with the founders of Little Planets about their journey from idea to execution. We dive into their challenges, tech stack choices, marketing struggles, and valuable lessons learned along the way. Perfect for developers looking to turn their passion projects into reality! James Ebentier (guest): Twitter - https://x.com/jebentier [https://x.com/jebentier] Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jebentier [https://www.linkedin.com/in/jebentier] Website - https://jamesebentier.com [https://jamesebentier.com] Danny Peck (guest): Twitter - https://x.com/upwithdanny [https://x.com/upwithdanny] Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannypeck [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dannypeck] Website - https://www.dannypeck.com [https://www.dannypeck.com] --------------------------------------------------- 🚀 Technical Mentorship - https://forms.gle/Ypde55JEQdtAftrBA [https://forms.gle/Ypde55JEQdtAftrBA] 🎓 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching [https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching] Disclaimer: The following may contain product affiliate links. I may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. I will only ever provide affiliate links for apps that I've used and highly recommend. My #1 recommended FRONTEND course (15% off): https://v2.scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper [https://v2.scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper] My #1 recommended BACKEND course: boot.dev [https://boot.dev/] - Get 25% off your first payment with code "DONTHEDEVELOPER" 🤝 Join our junior friendly developer community: https://discord.gg/donthedeveloper [https://discord.gg/donthedeveloper]

In this episode, I talk with two senior developers, Danny Peck and John Ostler, as they share the real story behind their side project journey—the good and the bad. They delve into their experiences building Golden Record, an app designed to preserve personal memories through audio recordings. Despite their extensive backgrounds in development, Danny and John discuss the unexpected challenges they faced, from technical hurdles to marketing struggles, and the reality of making little revenue in the early stages. If you're a developer contemplating starting your own side project or looking to turn a hobby into a business, this conversation is packed with invaluable insights. Learn from their successes and failures as they offer candid advice on what it truly takes to bring a project to life, maintain momentum, and navigate the complexities of entrepreneurship in the tech world. Watch this episode to gain knowledge, inspiration, and a realistic perspective on transforming a developer side hustle into a viable startup. Website: https://www.goldenrecord.app [https://www.goldenrecord.app] Danny Peck (guest): Twitter - https://x.com/dep [https://x.com/dep] John Ostler (guest): Linkedin - https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwostler [https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnwostler] Modem Futura [https://modem-futura.simplecast.com] Modem Futura is your guide to the bold frontiers of tomorrow, where technology,... Listen on: Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1771688480]   Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/3eFl4hY4t1qTCWE2Bxotrg] --------------------------------------------------- 🚀 Technical Mentorship - https://forms.gle/Ypde55JEQdtAftrBA [https://forms.gle/Ypde55JEQdtAftrBA] 🎓 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching [https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching] Disclaimer: The following may contain product affiliate links. I may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. I will only ever provide affiliate links for apps that I've used and highly recommend. My #1 recommended FRONTEND course (15% off): https://v2.scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper [https://v2.scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper] My #1 recommended BACKEND course: boot.dev [https://boot.dev/] - Get 25% off your first payment with code "DONTHEDEVELOPER" 🤝 Join our junior friendly developer community: https://discord.gg/donthedeveloper [https://discord.gg/donthedeveloper]

Here's where I share my goals, failures from last month, and what I'm going to do about it next month. The goal of this is to just provide some transparency into my own struggles with trying to grow and provide community updates. --------------------------------------------------- 🚀 Technical Mentorship - https://forms.gle/Ypde55JEQdtAftrBA [https://forms.gle/Ypde55JEQdtAftrBA] 🎓 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching [https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching] Disclaimer: The following may contain product affiliate links. I may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. I will only ever provide affiliate links for apps that I've used and highly recommend. My #1 recommended FRONTEND course (15% off): https://v2.scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper [https://v2.scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper] My #1 recommended BACKEND course: boot.dev [https://boot.dev/] - Get 25% off your first payment with code "DONTHEDEVELOPER" 🤝 Join our junior friendly developer community: https://discord.gg/donthedeveloper [https://discord.gg/donthedeveloper]

This episode explores why many aspiring developers who start with intense excitement and motivation often end up quitting. Overexcitement can lead to unrealistic expectations and burnout, derailing your coding journey. Learn how to recognize this pattern, set achievable goals, and build sustainable habits to successfully navigate the path to becoming a developer. --------------------------------------------------- 🚀 Technical Mentorship - https://forms.gle/Ypde55JEQdtAftrBA [https://forms.gle/Ypde55JEQdtAftrBA] 🎓 Webdev Career Help - https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching [https://calendly.com/donthedeveloper/coaching] Disclaimer: The following may contain product affiliate links. I may receive a commission if you make a purchase after clicking on one of these links. I will only ever provide affiliate links for apps that I've used and highly recommend. My #1 recommended FRONTEND course (15% off): https://v2.scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper [https://v2.scrimba.com/the-frontend-developer-career-path-c0j?via=donthedeveloper] My #1 recommended BACKEND course: boot.dev [https://boot.dev/] - Get 25% off your first payment with code "DONTHEDEVELOPER" 🤝 Join our junior friendly developer community: https://discord.gg/donthedeveloper [https://discord.gg/donthedeveloper]