Yalla Let's Code

Ahmed El Ezzabi, a software engineer at WooCommerce, shares his journey into web development and becoming a software engineer. He discusses the challenges of not having a computer science degree and the limitations it can impose in the job market. Ahmed also talks about his experience working at Automatic, the company behind WordPress, and the transition to working on the WooCommerce payments team. He shares his side project, Remote.ma, a website and blog that focuses on remote work and legal issues for Moroccan remote workers. Ahmed started Remote.ma to share information about the legal aspects of remote work in Morocco. The blog expanded to cover productivity tips and coffee shop recommendations. Ahmed also wrote an ebook called Make It Legal to provide a comprehensive guide to making remote work legal in Morocco. Ahmed also offers personalized consultation services for individuals with specific legal questions. Show Notes Links: - Remote.ma - Make it legal ebook - Consultation - Remote.ma Investing tips - Cursor.ai - Ahmed Contact Page

In this episode, Kelly Vaughn, founder of the Taproom agency and director of engineering at Spot AI, shares her journey as a web developer and entrepreneur. She discusses how she started freelancing at a young age and eventually transitioned into running her own agency. Kelly also talks about her experience working with Shopify and the changes she has witnessed in the platform over the years. She shares insights on the challenges faced by e-commerce businesses during the pandemic and the impact on the tech industry. Additionally, Kelly discusses her book 'Start Freelancing Today' and her Twitch livestream with the Shopify dev team. Kelly Vaughn is the co-founder of The Taproom Agency, a Shopify Plus agency, and the co-host of the Ladybug Podcast. She also offers online courses and runs a newsletter called The Modern Leader. In the podcast, Kelly discusses her journey as an entrepreneur, the challenges she faced, and the lessons she learned. She also talks about the Ladybug Podcast and the topics they cover, as well as her online course on management fundamentals for tech leaders. Kelly shares insights on imposter syndrome and provides tips on how to overcome it. She concludes by mentioning her newsletter and other resources for aspiring entrepreneurs. Show Notes: - Start Freelancing Today Kindle Edition - {{ Kelly | plus: Kelly }}  Live - LadyBug Podcast - MailChimp Success Story about Kelly - Modern Leader Newsletter - Kelly’s LinkedIn - Kelly’s X account

In this episode, Ilias Haddad interviews Kamran, the founder of Roadmap.sh, a platform that provides career roadmaps for software engineers. Kamran shares his journey in web development, from starting as a self-taught developer to working in various companies and eventually creating Roadmap.sh Show Notes: - IndieHackers Podcast (https://www.indiehackers.com/podcast) - How to Fail at Almost Everything and Still Win Big(https://www.amazon.com/How-Fail-Almost-Everything-Still/dp/0241003709) - Masters of scale (https://mastersofscale.com/) - Roadmap Discord (https://discord.com/invite/cJpEt5Qbwa) - The roadmap(https://www.youtube.com/@roadmapsh) - Hacker News (https://news.ycombinator.com/news) - Reddit (/r/Entrepreneurship ) - Karman Ahmed X (https://x.com/kamrify)

Reda Boubkraoui, a 25-year-old Moroccan software engineer, shares his fascinating journey from freelancing in WordPress to successful Shopify app development. He discusses how his first app earned $1k monthly within a few months, emphasizing the power of problem-solving and market feedback. Reda offers insights on balancing work and personal life as a digital nomad, highlighting the importance of family time and community connections. He also shares practical tips on app marketing and the significance of user experience in achieving success.

Björn Forsberg, a Shopify app developer and founder of Forsberg Plus 2, dives into his journey from investment banking to building award-winning apps like Orderly Print. He shares insights on the significance of evolving within the Shopify community and developing user-friendly applications. Pricing strategies and managing legacy code pose challenges, yet he emphasizes the importance of crafting a solid business model over merely creating apps. Björn also explores technology's role in digital product management and the daily challenges faced by successful Shopify entrepreneurs.

In this Yalla Let's Code podcast episode, Ilias Haddad interviews Tejas Kumar shares his journey from early web development experiences to navigating toxic work environments, transitioning into public speaking, and his current role in developer relations. He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship in Germany, his experiences with angel investing, and the process of writing his book, 'Fluent React'. Tejas emphasizes the importance of personal growth, health, and hard work in achieving success. Takeaways - Tejas started coding at a young age due to health challenges. He won a national website contest in Qatar, which kickstarted his career. - Tejas faced significant challenges in toxic work environments but used them as motivation. - He emphasizes the importance of mental health and self-care in the tech industry. - Tejas believes in the value of hard work in achieving pleasure and success. - He shares insights on the difficulties of entrepreneurship in Germany. - Tejas discusses the risks and rewards of angel investing. - He wrote 'Fluent React' to explain the inner workings of React. - Tejas values personal growth and health over financial gain. - He encourages others to focus on skills and knowledge rather than just motivational speaking. Show Notes: React Africa on 29.11.24 - Casablanca, Morocco & Online Spotify Backstage (Managing Microservices) Good Energy: The Surprising Connection Between Metabolism and Limitless Health Dopamine Nation: Finding Balance in the Age of Indulgence Hope for Cynics: The Surprising Science of Human Goodness Solve for Happy: Engineer Your Path to Joy Tejas Personal Website Tejas Podcast Fluent React Book

Ayoub Moustaid, a serial digital entrepreneur, shares his web development and entrepreneurship journey. He started his career as a software engineer and did freelance work. He later started his own company and launched his first SaaS product, which failed due to poor execution and lack of market research. He then pivoted to FastDoc, a document generation tool, which gained popularity but struggled with profitability. Ayoub learned valuable lessons from these experiences and continued to launch multiple products, including Securify, a Shopify app for blocking unwanted access. Securify was eventually acquired. Ayoub Moustaid shares his journey as a tech entrepreneur, discussing his experiences with building and selling SaaS products. He also touches on the digital nomad lifestyle and the need to set realistic expectations. Show Notes: FastDok: https://www.producthunt.com/products/fastdok Swift UI Kit: https://swiftship.dev/ Ayoub's website: https://moustaid.me/ Navigy Shopify App: https://apps.shopify.com/navigy-smart-navigation-menu Hear iOS App: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/pronounce-words-hear-it/id6480349689 Pieter Levels's Book: https://readmake.com/ Indie Hackers Community: https://indiehackers.com/

In this podcast episode, Trudy, the co-founder of Up to Five Dev Agency and the co-founder of the Design Pack shares her journey in web development and specializing in Shopify. She discusses the challenges of switching from other platforms to Shopify and the importance of understanding its limitations. Trudy also talks about the success of the Design Pack app and its collection of customizable sections for Shopify stores. She highlights the benefits of focusing on Shopify development, such as better quality clients and a growing market. Trudy also mentions the importance of staying updated with Shopify's constant updates and the experience of attending Shopify events. In this conversation, Trudy and Ilias discuss the opportunities and challenges in Shopify theme development. They explore the importance of product pages, the role of premium themes, and the potential for niche themes. Trudy shares her insights on learning Shopify, the value of writing blog posts, and the advantages of being a developer in the Shopify ecosystem. They also touch on Trudy's daily routine and the flexibility of working remotely. Show Notes: Switching from other platforms to Shopify can be challenging due to its limitations, but focusing on Shopify development can lead to better quality clients and a growing market. Staying updated with Shopify's constant updates can be challenging, but joining Slack channels and talking to other developers can help keep up with the changes. The Design Pack app offers a collection of customizable sections for Shopify stores, providing flexibility and ease of use for developers and store owners. The product page is a crucial part of an e-commerce store, and putting effort into its design and functionality can lead to better conversions and customer satisfaction. Attending Shopify events, such as Unite, provides opportunities to meet and network with other developers in the Shopify ecosystem. Product pages on Shopify are crucial, and having a source of information directly from the product page can be more reliable than searching the web. Premium themes offer great features like slide-out carts, product galleries, and mega menus, making them a good starting point for developers. There is still room for new Shopify themes in the Shopify Theme Store, especially for specific niches or industries that are not well-served by existing themes. To get started in Shopify theme development, it's recommended to dive in, explore the structure of existing themes like Dawn, and learn from the documentation and online resources. Writing blog posts about your experiences and insights in Shopify development can help establish your expertise and attract clients. Being a developer in the Shopify ecosystem provides the flexibility to work remotely and connect with like-minded individuals worldwide. Links mentioned during the episode: Shopify Cheat Sheet: https://www.shopify.com/partners/shopify-cheat-sheet Code Shopify Blog: https://toomanytabs.xyz/ Shopify Partners Account: https://www.shopify.com/partners Shopify Dev Docs: https://shopify.dev/docs Shopify Dawn Theme: https://github.com/Shopify/dawn Shop the look filter section: https://design-packs.com/products/shop-the-look-filter

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In this episode, Alexander Hupfer shares his journey into web development and how he transitioned to Shopify app development. He talks about his first interaction with web development, starting with HTML and later exploring PHP and Python. Alexander also discusses his experience as a Shopify merchant and the challenges he faced with paid ads. He then dives into his journey as a Shopify app developer, including the development process and the excitement of receiving positive feedback. Alexander also mentions acquiring another Shopify app and the importance of understanding the platform and solving real problems for merchants. In this conversation, Alexander Hupfer discusses Fusion Metrics, a Shopify partner tool that provides revenue and conversion analytics for Shopify apps. He explains how Fusion Metrics integrates with Shopify partner accounts and various analytics platforms. The conversation also touches on the overcrowding of the Shopify app store and the importance of focusing on one platform. Alexander shares his experience at the Shopify Unite event and highlights the supportive and inspiring community within the Shopify ecosystem. He emphasizes the need for flexibility and sacrifice in entrepreneurship. Takeaways: Starting with HTML and exploring PHP and Python are common paths into web development. Paid ads can be challenging for Shopify merchants, especially during the pandemic. Receiving positive feedback as a Shopify app developer is a rewarding experience. Understanding the Shopify platform and solving real problems for merchants is crucial for success. Acquiring existing Shopify apps can be a strategic move to expand your business. Fusion Metrics is a Shopify partner tool that offers revenue and conversion analytics for Shopify apps. The Shopify app store is becoming increasingly crowded, but there is still room for innovation and profitability. The Shopify community is supportive and inspiring, with diverse stories and experiences. Entrepreneurship requires flexibility and sacrifice, but it offers the potential for high rewards. Building a successful SaaS product requires delayed gratification and a long-term perspective. Show Notes: Alexander’s Twitter Fusion Metrics Yalla Let's Code Merch Store Alexander’s Shopify App