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Yacine: How a Rejected Side Project Turned into a Job At X

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Building in Public: A Journey to Success

This chapter explores the concept of 'building in public' and how it transformed the speaker's career through the sharing of personal projects. It highlights the significance of user-centered design and the organic development of tools born from individual frustrations. Additionally, the conversation reflects on the unexpected journey from side projects to job opportunities in major tech companies, emphasizing creativity, community, and profitability.

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