180 | Building a Custom Email Service: Why Sometimes DIY is Best
Description
In this episode of Compressed.fm, James, Amy, and Bekah delve into their current projects, share insights on smarter API calls, and discuss the intricacies of working with Redwood JS. The trio also explores the concept of a two-week challenge for creating and selling digital products, the importance of contributing to open source, and the evolving role of AI in web development.
Show Notes
00:00:00 Intro
00:00:42 James's Video on API Best Practices
00:03:02 Amy Discusses Building a Complex Redwood Application
00:08:06 James and Amy Discuss Resend and React Email Integration
00:09:24 The Two-Week Challenge: Creating and Selling a Product
00:11:45 Bekah on Leadership and Communication Skills in Tech
00:13:14 Planning and Executing a Two-Week Product Challenge
00:20:31 Discussing Autobiographies and Productivity Books
- Ali Abdaal - Feel Good Productivity
- 50 Cent - Hustle Harder, Hustle Smarter
- Chrome Extension: YouTube Playback Speed
00:29:17 Addressing Junior Devs: Tips for Building a Strong Portfolio
00:33:10 James on Turning DealsForDevs.com into a Resource Hub
00:34:08 Conclusion
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