Dive into an insightful podcast interview with Kamran Ahmed, software engineer, founder of Roadmap.sh, Google Developer Expert, and GitHub Star. Explore Ahmed's journey in open source development, tips for contributing to projects, and the story behind his popular developer website. Gain valuable insights on career progression in software engineering, lessons from working in various companies, and the importance of putting yourself out there. Learn about seizing opportunities, growing through trust and leadership, and expanding skills through diverse projects. Follow Ahmed's journey from Dubai to Germany and the UK, discovering how he launched and grew Roadmap.sh. Understand the balance between individual contribution and management, strategies for finding project ideas, and the value of embracing feedback. Whether you're a beginner or experienced developer, uncover how Roadmap.sh serves as a comprehensive resource for all skill levels in the tech industry.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction to Kamran Ahmed and Roadmap.sh
The Power of Open Source Projects
Navigating Career Progression in Software Engineering
Lessons Learned from Working in Different Companies
The Value of Putting Yourself Out There
From Small Company to Startup: Seizing Opportunities
Growth Through Trust and Leadership
Learning and Expanding Skills Through Diverse Projects
From Dubai to Germany: A Journey of Growth and Exploration
Launching a Platform and Learning from Mistakes
Balancing Individual Contribution and Management
Roadmap.sh: Growth and Success
Moving to the UK and Settling Down
Contributing to Open-Source and Establishing Projects
Finding Project Ideas by Looking at Other Languages and Solving Problems
Promoting Projects and Embracing Negative Feedback
Roadmap.sh: A Resource for Developers at All Levels
Taught by
freeCodeCamp.org
