From broke musician to working dev. How college drop-out Ryan Furrer learned to code [Podcast #166]
Ryan Furer, a self-taught front-end engineer, shares his journey from musician to developer, emphasizing personal progress and recommending Astro for learning front-end engineering.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- Ryan Furer transitioned from music to coding, teaching himself over five years.
- He advises comparing personal progress to past self rather than others.
- Recommends starting with Astro for front-end learning before React.
- Discusses his work on energy monitoring tools for buildings.
TAKEAWAYS
- Personal growth should be measured against one's past achievements.
- Astro is beneficial for content-heavy, static sites with potential for React integration.
- Ryan's journey highlights the value of self-directed learning and perseverance.
- The podcast is supported by donations and a grant from Wix Studio.