S27:E6 - The Crossover of Health, Technology and Art (Daniel Bourke)
May 8, 2024
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Meet Daniel Bourke, a writer and YouTuber passionate about health, technology, and art. He shares his coding journey, building a machine learning roadmap, and using AI to promote a healthier lifestyle. From struggles in tech support to studying AI, Daniel's story is an inspiring blend of learning, growth, and sharing in the tech industry.
Follow curiosity in machine learning for continuous progress.
Balance AI tools with manual coding for skill retention.
Stay curious, experiment with Python, and filter advice in coding journey.
Deep dives
Learning and Teaching Machine Learning
When starting in machine learning, Daniel Burke emphasizes the importance of following your curiosity to maintain momentum in the learning process. He highlights that taking walks when stuck, combined with continuous practice, can lead to solving complex coding problems.
The Future of Software Development
Daniel discusses the evolution of AI tools in software development, mentioning the significance of balancing the use of AI tools like GitHub Co-pilot with manual coding to maintain coding skills. He stresses the importance of trusting but verifying generated code and urges learners to understand each line of code generated by AI tools.
Advice for Learning to Code and Machine Learning
Daniel encourages learners to explore their interests and stay curious when venturing into machine learning. He advises learners to start with Python basics and experiment with pre-trained models, ensuring a balance between AI tools and personal coding projects. Daniel emphasizes the experimental nature of learning to code and the importance of filtering advice based on individual fit.
Starting First Coding Project
Daniel recalls an early coding project called 'App Venture' aimed at creating an adventure tracking app before the days of the iPhone. Despite encountering challenges due to lack of coding skills, the project highlighted his interest in combining technology with adventure experiences.
Reflecting on the Coding Journey
In hindsight, Daniel wishes he knew that coding would often be challenging, leading to moments of imposter syndrome. He emphasizes the value of perseverance through difficulties and the constructive nature of feeling like you have room for improvement within the ever-evolving field of technology.
Meet Daniel Bourke, Founder of mrdbourke Studios and Founder of Nutrify. Daniel shares his experiences trying to learn to code four different times before it finally stuck, how he’s combining his passions for health, technology and art and the time he built his own machine learning roadmap.
Daniel is a writer who makes YouTube videos about the crossover of health, technology and art. His mission is to use AI to help people move more and eat better.
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