Ardan Labs Podcast Encore, Spotify, and Automation with André Eriksson
Jul 5, 2023
André Eriksson, CEO and Founder of Encore, previously a Senior Software Engineer at Spotify, shares his incredible journey from gaming to tech. He discusses how video games ignited his passion for programming and led him to a career at Spotify, where he embraced Go for backend development. André elaborates on the unique challenges of streamlining backend infrastructure with Encore and the role of open source in building trust. He also dives into the impact of AI on development practices and how constraints can foster innovation.
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Early Computer Memories
- André Eriksson's first computer memory involved playing games like Age of Empires and Zelda.
- Driven by a desire to share his creations, he learned HTML and ASP to build websites and incorporate databases.
From Websites to WoW Mods
- At age 10, André Eriksson started building websites with HTML, ASP, and Access databases, becoming the neighborhood IT technician.
- Later, he transitioned to PHP and created UI modifications for World of Warcraft, garnering 3 million users and earning a small income through Google Ads.
Consulting with Blizzard
- At 14, André Eriksson consulted with Blizzard Entertainment on World of Warcraft UI modifications.
- Blizzard aimed to balance automation with player interaction, seeking input from the modding community to refine the game's mechanics.