Software Engineering Daily RxJS with Ben Lesh
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Jul 29, 2025 
Ben Lesh, creator of RxJS and former developer at Netflix and Google, shares insights from his intriguing journey into tech. He discusses the transformative power of observables in managing dynamic data streams and contrasts them with traditional iterables. The challenges of asynchronous programming, including cancellation and multiple data sources, are also explored. Lesh touches on the future of RxJS, the evolution of event handling, and the importance of community engagement for developers navigating changes and upgrades.
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Ben's Programming Beginnings
- Ben Lesh learned programming independently without internet resources, relying on books in stores.
- He secured his first programming job by offering to work at a low rate and prove his capability.
Joining RxJS at Netflix
- Ben Lesh started working with RxJS at Netflix after showing extensive Angular knowledge on Stack Overflow.
- He was invited to rewrite RxJS despite feeling unqualified, marking the start of his leadership on the project.
Career Tip: Be Helpful
- Be conspicuously helpful by answering questions, giving talks, and writing articles in your community.
- Being known as knowledgeable and helpful significantly improves your career opportunities.
