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Joel Hooks - Egghead, Badass Courses, and the Future of Developer Education

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Jan 6, 2025
Joel Hooks, the founder of Egghead, has been a key figure in developer education for over a decade. In this discussion, he shares his insights on crafting impactful technical courses and the evolution of online learning. He discusses Egghead's shift to high-quality bespoke courses and the importance of instructor involvement. Joel also delves into the challenges of learning to code in today's AI-driven landscape, stressing the need for foundational knowledge amid technological advancements.
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ADVICE

Prioritize Content Over Production

  • Focus on good content that learners can apply in their lives.
  • Production value matters less than content quality, so prioritize teaching valuable skills.
INSIGHT

Challenges of Content Creation

  • Getting instructors to create content is challenging because it's like a second job.
  • Egghead helps instructors by removing friction from the education creation process.
ANECDOTE

Egghead's Early Growth and Unexpected Challenges

  • Joel Hooks and John Lindquist launched Egghead quickly and saw rapid initial growth.
  • Building Egghead unexpectedly required Joel to learn about accounting software and e-commerce.
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