Develop Yourself #134 - From a Failed App to Tech Success: Mastering JavaScript, React, and TypeScript with Ryan Talbert
May 6, 2024
Ryan Talbert, author of 101 Tips: TypeScript, React, and JavaScript, shares his journey from non-tech background to software engineer, discussing mastering coding, hot takes on TypeScript, JavaScript landscape, personal branding for developers on LinkedIn, and the importance of choosing programming languages based on local market demands.
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The HerdMap Story
- Ryan Talbert's entrepreneurial journey began with an app idea called HerdMap.
- He hired developers through Upwork and personal connections, ultimately losing his savings to a scammer.
Second App Failure
- After his initial app failure, Ryan worked at Home Depot, met someone whose nephew claimed to build apps.
- This connection led to another financial loss, involving a server in Germany and a cease and desist letter.
Start with Udemy
- Inspired by a friend, Ryan began learning to code using Colt Steele's Udemy course.
- This marked his turning point toward becoming a software engineer.