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#185 From Hospital Janitor to Developer with Emmett Naughton

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Navigating the Developer Journey

This chapter explores the challenges of sleep deprivation and burnout faced by developers, alongside their reliance on caffeine. The speakers share their personal journeys from entry-level jobs to fulfilling careers, emphasizing perseverance, networking, and the importance of taking on uncomfortable tasks. They also discuss the high-pressure environment of startups and the technical complexities in building e-commerce functionalities, particularly with TypeScript.

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