Brian Morrison
Coffee with developers - Brian Morrison
#1about 2 minutes
Tracing the path from IT to full-stack development
A journey from being a systems engineer managing servers to becoming a self-taught full-stack developer inspired by early web technologies.
#2about 1 minute
Learning to code with Java and C#
The self-taught process of learning Java to build Android apps and then transitioning to C# for professional desktop application development.
#3about 2 minutes
Moving from C# to modern languages like Go
Frustrations with the .NET ecosystem led to exploring JavaScript and Go, which feels like a hybrid of C# and JavaScript.
#4about 2 minutes
Finding the motivation to teach other developers
A desire to be a more empathetic and helpful resource than what was available on Stack Overflow fueled a passion for teaching.
#5about 4 minutes
Building a career safety net with content creation
Creating content and building relationships over five years created a "war chest" that led to a new job offer within a day of being laid off.
#6about 2 minutes
Why investing in others is key to success
True career growth comes from investing in the community by sharing knowledge and helping others, recognizing that people are the most important part of tech.
#7about 2 minutes
A developer advocate role that aligns with passion
The role at Clerk involves teaching, creating content, and connecting with indie hackers, which perfectly matches personal interests in building cool projects.
#8about 1 minute
How company culture can support the developer community
Working for a company that actively invests in the community, such as sponsoring a fundraiser for a developer's family, reinforces shared values.
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