31min chapter

The freeCodeCamp Podcast cover image

#147 From Stealing Cars to Self-Taught Software Engineer with Dorian Develops

The freeCodeCamp Podcast

CHAPTER

Overcoming Challenges in Tech

This chapter chronicles the speaker's journey to becoming a self-taught software engineer, sharing their initial struggles with programming, particularly in Haskell, and the Fizzbuzz algorithm. They discuss the importance of perseverance, networking, and personal growth through extreme environments while managing imposter syndrome. The narrative also highlights their experiences navigating a challenging corporate landscape and the transformative impact of remote work during the pandemic.

00:00

Get the Snipd
podcast app

Unlock the knowledge in podcasts with the podcast player of the future.
App store bannerPlay store banner

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode

Save any
moment

Hear something you like? Tap your headphones to save it with AI-generated key takeaways

Share
& Export

Send highlights to Twitter, WhatsApp or export them to Notion, Readwise & more

AI-powered
podcast player

Listen to all your favourite podcasts with AI-powered features

Discover
highlights

Listen to the best highlights from the podcasts you love and dive into the full episode