
Yacine: How a Rejected Side Project Turned into a Job At X
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Embracing Failure and Growth in Programming
This chapter reflects on the speakers' experiences with project failures and the growth that comes from them, starting with a childhood attempt at creating a Sonic clone. They discuss the importance of viewing coding from different perspectives, cultural influences on career choices, and personal motivations for online sharing. The conversation also touches on the promise of AI technologies to enhance human capabilities and accessibility for underrepresented communities.
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