799 rejections... but he got the job! Braydon Coyer developer interview [Podcast #179]
Braden Koyer, a software engineer, shares his journey from building successful mobile apps in high school to navigating the tech industry without a CS degree, discussing mobile versus web app development, job application strategies, and integrating AI into workflows on the Free Code Camp podcast.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- Braden Koyer began building mobile apps in high school, even outselling Angry Birds temporarily.
- He dropped out of a computer science degree after securing his first developer job.
- The podcast covers mobile versus web app development and strategies for job applications.
- Discussion includes the relevance of a CS degree and integrating AI into developer workflows.
TAKEAWAYS
- Early exposure to programming can lead to significant achievements, even without formal education.
- The mobile app boom provided unique opportunities for indie developers to succeed.
- Practical experience and persistence are crucial in securing developer roles.
- AI can be a valuable tool in enhancing developer productivity and workflows.