WeAreDevelopers LIVE May 12, 2023

How I use public learning to kickstart my career - From marketing to full-stack in a 100 days

Fanni Friedrich

Stuck in the experience paradox? Discover how learning full-stack development in public transforms your 100-day coding journey into a living resume that tech recruiters actively hunt for.

Pause
Mute Enter Fullscreen
#1 about 3 min

Transitioning from marketing to full-stack development

A career pivot from digital marketing to learning code initiates a journey of public learning.

#2 about 3 min

Building professional credibility through public learning

Showcasing projects and progress online establishes expertise and attracts job opportunities without prior professional experience.

#3 about 4 min

Defining a niche for a social media strategy

Identifying a target audience based on personal background helps tailor content for career changers and peers.

#4 about 4 min

Evaluating organic reach and social media platforms

Assessing organic reach and demographic shifts determines the right platform choice based on personal content creation capacity.

#5 about 3 min

Leveraging TikTok for rapid audience growth

Utilizing short-form video on a highly algorithmic platform allows quick community building and content repurposing.

#6 about 2 min

Creating evergreen developer content on YouTube

Investing in long-form video content provides monetization options and long-term discoverability despite slower growth.

#7 about 3 min

Engaging the developer community via Instagram

Utilizing stories and familiar formats fosters strong community connections without requiring advanced video production skills.

#8 about 3 min

Networking with tech communities on Twitter

Joining text-based developer communities offers specific networking opportunities despite challenges with slow growth and short content lifespans.

#9 about 3 min

Generating content ideas for public learning

Sharing daily progress, project milestones, and resources establishes a consistent and authentic online coding journey.

Matching moments

3:11 min

Leveraging the tech Twitter community for career growth

Nacho Iacovino · World Congress 2021

8:02 min

Leveraging social media for career opportunities and networking

Francesco Ciulla Francesco Ciulla · World Congress 2022

1:45 min

Transitioning into the technology industry as a creator

5:01 min

Owning content and democratizing the developer experience

Angie Jones Angie Jones +3 · World Congress 2024

8:13 min

Accelerating personal learning by teaching highly technical concepts

Jennifer Reif · LIVE

4:53 min

Overcoming the curse of knowledge by sharing the learning process

Nacho Iacovino · World Congress 2021

Upcoming sessions on this topic

Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 24, 2026 · 16:00–18:00

Stage 10

Reprompting the Wheel? Why AI Won’t Save Your Content Platform

Benni Mack

TYPO3 CMS Project Lead at TYPO3

Benni Mack
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 25, 2026 · 13:30–14:00

Stage 3

Lessons from 20 Years of Bootstrapping an Open Source Business to $50M+

Peter Farkas

Percona, Founder

Peter Farkas
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 25, 2026 · 11:40–12:10

Stage 3

Culture Doesn't Scale Itself: Leading Engineering Teams Through Hypergrowth and the AI Transition

Thanos Baskous

VP of Engineering and Co-founder of Cogent Security

Thanos Baskous
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 24, 2026 · 14:55–15:05

Outdoor Stage

In-Person by Default: Principles & Practices for Building Developer Meetups

Steve Chen

Executive Director and Founder at Code & Coffee

Steve Chen
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 23, 2026 · 15:00–15:30

Stage 2

How GitHub Helps Two Maintainers Serve 6,000 Learners

Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza

Senior Cloud Advocate, GitHub

Gwyneth Peña-Siguenza
Open session

World Congress 2026 North America

September 25, 2026 · 12:55–13:25

Outdoor Stage

Building the AI Era Through Developer Communities: A Competitive Advantage for Engineers & Teams

John Komarnicki

National Executive Advisor at Code & Coffee | Engineering & AI Community Leader

John Komarnicki