There is something exciting—and terrifying—about "building in public".
If you are anything like me, you wonder...
"What do I have to share publicly that would be of any value to anyone, especially other web developers?"
Let me have a shot at answering this...
The truth is that oftentimes there is a huge gap between:
• The brand-new coder who is announcing they are embarking on a web dev journey; and
• The web developer who is celebrating that they landed their first dev job.
In my opinion, we need more entry-level web developers sharing how it feels to be in the trenches of JavaScript or that new position...and not give up!
So, how can we as entry-level web developers build in public and bring value and inspiration to others?
Well, when I first got started building in building in public, I had a hard time figuring out where to start. But...
Here are some of my favorite resources that have inspired me to share build, write, and create in public:
Read This Book: Show Your Work by Austin Kleon will give you a lay of the land, and is a helpful way to get your bearings.
Watch This YouTube Video: Social Media You NEED as a Software Developer by ForrestKnight is a must-watch beginner resource for anyone interested in showing your work on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Listen To This Podcast: And if you really want to start going down the rabbit hole, listen to Forming New Habits with 100 Days of Code by StackOverflow with Alex Kallaway.
These 3 resources will exponentially accelerate your learning process when it comes to building in public as a web developer at any level!
Are you interested in showing your work online? If so, let's connect!
The more the merrier, right?