David Levai
Coffee with Developers
#1about 6 minutes
From business student to self-taught web developer
A developer shares his unconventional journey into tech, starting with building fan websites for video games as a child.
#2about 10 minutes
The learning curve and the developer's 'aha' moment
It can take years of learning and overcoming the Dunning-Kruger effect to finally reach an 'aha' moment of true understanding in software development.
#3about 8 minutes
Using no-code and low-code tools for development
No-code and low-code platforms like Webflow and Bubble are effective tools for building MVPs and can serve as a gateway for non-technical people to enter the world of development.
#4about 10 minutes
Managing a remote agency as a digital nomad
Adopting a digital nomad lifestyle requires a remote-first mindset for your business, emphasizing asynchronous communication and clear policies to manage teams across different time zones.
#5about 4 minutes
Shifting focus from scaling an agency to mentoring
The difficulties of scaling a software agency can lead to a career pivot towards mentoring other developers on business, marketing, and freelancing skills.
#6about 9 minutes
Why developers should learn marketing and share publicly
Developers can significantly advance their careers by consistently sharing their work and learning online and by acquiring marketing and business skills to become more valuable.
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