The Top Shelf Yacine: How a Rejected Side Project Turned into a Job At X
Oct 30, 2024
Discover the journey of transforming a rejected side project into a fulfilling role at a top tech firm. The discussion humorously tackles how to love work and maintain health in a tech-focused world. Dive into the power of building in public, and learn about user-centered design from personal projects. Experience candid reflections on failures leading to growth, passionate debates about programming languages, and even cosmic curiosities, all while enjoying the banter on tech and productivity!
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Environmental Design for Habits
- Change your environment to promote good habits.
- You can't change yourself, but you can change your surroundings.
Dingboard's Origin
- Yacine built Dingboard, a meme-making tool, during a sabbatical year.
- He was motivated by the lack of good web-based image editors.
Simplify User Tasks
- Build tools that simplify complex tasks, like meme creation.
- Minimize clicks and streamline user experience for higher engagement.