Ruby for All

Julie's Epic Crossover

Oct 20, 2022

Julie, a former pharmacist turned software developer, shares her inspiring journey into tech. She recounts her initial discovery of Ruby and her transformative bootcamp experience. Julie emphasizes the importance of community support in programming, especially for beginners. She provides valuable advice on starting with Ruby on Rails and discusses the challenges of navigating career changes. The conversation also delves into personal growth, balancing family life, and the amusing challenges of motivating kids for outdoor fun.

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Quick takeaways

Julie emphasizes the importance of supportive communities and accessible resources in her transition from pharmacy to software development.

The podcast aims to empower junior developers by addressing their unique challenges and providing a platform for mentorship and collaboration.

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Transitioning to Software Development

The speaker discusses transitioning from a career as a pharmacist to becoming a software developer, highlighting the desire for greater flexibility and work-life balance after starting a family. Initially studying alone for a year, they slowly discovered a passion for programming through engaging in problem-solving and logic puzzles. Over time, the speaker found supportive communities and resources which fueled their journey toward a career in programming. This transition illustrates how exploring personal interests and seeking connections can lead to discovering new career paths.

Intro

2min

Navigating Career Moves and Personal Growth

2min

Navigating Family Activities and Hurricane Challenges

2min

Journey from Pharmacy to Programming: Embracing Change and Community

3min

Navigating the Ruby Journey

37min

Navigating the Apprenticeship Journey

15min

Upcoming Guests and a Halloween Celebration

2min

This is a cross over episode from the Rubber Duck Dev Show's feed and livestream! Julie joined Chris and Creston to talk about how she transitioned from a pharmacist to a software developer and some of the things she encountered along the way. Learn how she discovered Ruby, what her bootcamp experience was like, how she had the idea for this podcast and how we subsequently met.

Why is Julie making content for juniors? Listen and find out!

We also get to hear her advice on where people should get started with Ruby on Rails in 2022 and the importance of communities.

We hope you enjoy and a big thanks to Chris and Creston over on the Rubber Duck Dev Show!

They are live every week at 8pm EDT on YouTube and Twitch so please go give them some support in the chat and let them know you came from this episode!

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