Ep 34 - How to Become A Software Developer with Ady Ngom

09/08/2024 1h 9min Temporada 1 Episodio 34

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Episode Synopsis

On this episode of #WorkingInTech, we're talking to Ady. Ady is a JavaScript Tech Lead and UI Architect with 24 years of experience in the tech industry. He specializes in building simple, engaging, and intuitive consumer-facing products.


Passionate about user experience, Ady has spent his career producing intuitive systems that are easy to scale and maintain. His journey in tech began with a curiosity about how computers work, sparked by playing PacMan.


Today, Ady will share his journey in front-end development, keys to creating user-friendly and scalable systems, and advice for aspiring UI architects looking to build a long-lasting career in tech.


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CHAPTERS

0:00 - Intro
0:50 - Discussing UI
11:00 - Why Tech
14:30 - First Project
19:25 - Securing The First Role
28:05 - Dealing with Setbacks
32:50 - Salary Progression
39:25 - Mistakes to Avoid
47:30 - Web Dev vs App Dev
50:30 - Starting Out New
53:15 - Finding Community
56:20 - Building a Network
1:05:30 - Final Words
1:08:00 - Conclusion

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