Side-projects for fun and learning
summary
The talk explains using side-projects as a practical way for software professionals to learn new technologies, gain experience, collaborate, and innovate outside regular work. It describes why side-projects matter, how to implement them in daily routines, and includes a concrete, practical case of launching a side-project; examples cited include successful companies that began as side-projects (Twitter, Instagram, GitHub, Twitch, Slack).
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chapters (9)
- 0:00Introduction
- 3:58Exponential tech growth
- 12:08What is a side project?
- 17:28Twitter and Gmail success
- 23:52Softtek side projects
- 31:04Personal and professional benefits
- 37:07Company culture and support
- 41:23Results and examples
- 44:08Closing remarks
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