

Stories behind building HashiCorp | Mitchell Hashimoto
4 snips Jan 30, 2024
Explore Mitchell Hashimoto's journey of co-founding HashiCorp and creating key infrastructure tools. Topics include handling trolls, project structuring, decision-making, and unconventional career transitions. From the Apple Store to company challenges, discover Mitchell's impactful lessons and unique perspectives.
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Neopets Cease and Desist
- Mitchell Hashimoto received a cease-and-desist letter from Neopets for writing game bots.
- This experience sparked his interest in programming and led him to learn how to code.
Learn by Building
- When learning to program, build something for yourself, no matter how small.
- Find a real application that interests you to bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical coding skills.
Demoable Progress
- Break large projects into smaller, demoable components to maintain motivation.
- Seeing visible progress helps prevent burnout and keeps you engaged in the process.