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Building Rawkode Academy

Sep 13, 2024

David Flanagan, the creative force behind a popular YouTube channel, shares his journey of expanding his tech education platform, rawkode academy. He discusses the shift from content creation to owning the tech stack and the importance of using NoSQL databases and APIs like GraphQL for data management. David also explores the challenges of scaling tech startups while maintaining authenticity and the role of open-source solutions in this evolution. Tune in for insights on improving content creation with AI and enhancing community collaboration through open-source technology.

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Quick takeaways

David transitioned from a YouTube channel to a self-owned educational platform to gain control and enhance audience engagement.

The innovative architecture of Rock Code Academy utilizes microservices and GraphQL for efficient data management and seamless updates.

Future plans for Rock Code Academy include a streaming platform featuring real-time interaction and interactive video enhancements to improve user experience.

Deep dives

User-Friendly Design of Cronitor

Cronitor offers a visually appealing and intuitive user interface that simplifies the process of monitoring cron jobs and scheduled tasks. Users can view their jobs' statuses, recent execution histories, and timelines, allowing for a clear understanding of job performance at a glance. The creative use of a timeline to display past and future job executions provides a unique and user-friendly approach, making it easy for users to identify issues or upcoming scheduled jobs. This thoughtful design choice reflects the emphasis on usability in Cronitor, enhancing the overall experience for developers managing their jobs.

Intro

5min

Building Independent Tech Platforms

11min

Empowering Development with GraphQL and Fly's Cloud Services

5min

Choosing the Right Database Technology

9min

Navigating Software Architecture and Developer Relations

16min

Challenges and Innovations in Tech Startups

4min

Enhancing Content Creation with Technology and Analytics

3min

Open Source Bonds: Community and Security

7min

Navigating Kubernetes: Probes, Policies, and Admission Control

8min

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Reflecting on Insights and Upcoming Events

2min

David Flanagan created a successful YouTube channel but knew to take things to the next level he’d need to own more of the stack.

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Featuring:

David Flanagan – Twitter, GitHub, Website
Justin Garrison – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn
Autumn Nash – Twitter, GitHub, LinkedIn

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