Yalla Let's Code

What happens when a software engineer also opens a coffee shop? This week, I (Ilias) talked to Ilyas (Same name, haha), who shared his unconventional career story, which was filled with unexpected turns and valuable lessons. Discover his insights on navigating the tech world, the challenges of entrepreneurship, and how to forge your own path to success

In this Yalla Let's Code Podcast episode, I sit down with Matthew Sadomsky, VP of Product Strategy at Lightworks, the company behind the popular Shopify apps Mechanic and Locksmith. Matt shares his unique journey, from his early days of building websites to navigating the dot-com bubble, to his current role shaping the future of e-commerce.Key points:- How Matt's dual background in business and computer science gives him a competitive edge.- The importance of side hustles in career development and building connections.- Matt's experience building a tech team from the ground up for a cannabis company, and choosing Shopify as their e-commerce platform.- The secret to building successful Shopify apps that adapt and evolve.- Insights on leveraging AI in software engineering and staying ahead of the curve.- Tips and resources for aspiring Shopify developers.- Whether you're a software engineer, aspiring entrepreneur, or just curious about the world of e-commerce, this episode is packed with valuable insights and inspiration. Join us for a deep dive into the world of Shopify app development and the lessons learned along the way!

Join Ilias Haddad on Yalla Let's Code as he interviews Tariq Fadli, co-founder of Wraqi ma and Algo Consulting Group. Discover Tariq's journey from early coding days to leading Morocco's digital transformation. Learn about software development, entrepreneurship, and the business side of tech. Perfect for developers and tech enthusiasts

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/