#123 - From Teacher to Python Developer by Building a Community Platform Using Django

This week we talk with James Dycus about his journey from teacher to Python software developer. We talk about his background as a teacher and how het got into Python. How he joined our PDM program a few months ago and the amazing growth he has experienced since by building out a mature real world application using Django 🐍 We talk about the idea behind his app, something he always wanted to build and now has accomplished, a functional MVP on the brink of being officially launched 🎉 The app (product) addresses an important need in society: supporting men with mental struggles, a problem James deeply cares about 😍 We're proud how James has grown in PDM with us and how he has built out this cool project earning the skills + confidence to pivot into a developer, an inspiring story 🔥 Last but not least we discuss some inspirational books related to mindset + self development. Enjoy this episode with James! Chapters: 00:00 Intro snippet + music 01:08 Episode and guest intro 02:30 Intro James to the audience 06:00 Inspiration by Sean (Teaching Python podcast) 08:50 James PDM journey and app / idea he built out with us 14:20 The benefit of building one big complex app / project 17:20 ChatGPT and becoming resourceful after the fundamentals 19:10 Name of the app: Bonded Brotherhood 21:00 Next steps with the app (product) 22:40 The value of having a real world project in your porfolio 24:50 Python in the real world + living in fortunate times 26:53 Book tip #1: The Discovery of Being (Rollo May) 29:04 Book tip #2: Man's Search For Meaning 30:10 Book tip #3: How to Think Like a Roman Emperor 31:10 Wrap up and thanks 32:27 Outro music Reach out to James on LinkedIn. Books mentioned. - The Discovery of Being - Man's Search For Meaning - How to Think Like a Roman Emperor Check out the PDM program here.