This time Elliot from @dreamsofcode joins us to talk about building his own course platform we dive into why he chose to go custom, the tech stack behind his platform, and the philosophy of building vs. buying in software.
We also discuss the challenges of teaching programming, the role of AI in development, and what it really takes to create a great online course. If you're into coding, education, or the intersection of both, this one's for you!
Learn back-end development - https://www.boot.devListen on your favorite podcast player: https://www.backendbanter.fm
Elliott's Youtube: @dreamsofcode
Elliott's Course: https://dreamsofcode.io/
Elliott's X: https://x.com/dreamsofcode_io
Timestamps
00:00 - Intro and Meeting Elliot
02:36 - Why Build a Custom Course Platform?
08:13 - The Challenges of Serving Video Content
20:16 - The Build vs. Buy Debate
28:20 - What Was Bought vs. Built?
33:28 - How AI Is Changing Development
45:12 - GDPR, Privacy, and Analytics
54:19 - Tech Stack Behind the Platform
1:06:33 - AI’s Real Impact on Developer Jobs
1:13:16 - Where to Find Elliot and His Work
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