COMPRESSEDfm 186 | Breaking into Tech through Open Source
In this episode, Chris Nowicki shares his path from aerospace to web development and the unique challenges of transitioning into tech. Chris and James discuss how Chris got involved in the open-source project "Deals for Devs," including the tech stack, managing contributions, and handling obstacles. This episode offers a first-hand look at the value of community in development and tips for new devs on getting started in open source.
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Show Notes
00:00 - Intro
01:08 - Chris Nowicki’s Journey into Tech
02:12 - Bootcamp Experience and Structure
05:07 - Breaking into Tech Through Community Involvement
08:38 - Deals for Devs: The Project Origin
11:10 - Sponsor Message: Postman
12:06 - Tech Stack Overview for Deals for Devs
13:22 - Tech Stack: Resend, React Email, Tailwind, and Xata
17:00 - Prisma Integration with Xata
20:00 - Challenges in Managing Community Projects
23:54 - Planning and Issue Management for Deals for Devs
28:00 - Feature Flags and Release Management
37:15 - Subscription System Workflow
45:45 - Creating a Dynamic Email Subscription System
51:58 - Managing Admin and Approval for Deals
52:26 - Closing